US website, Foodandwine.com has recognised iconic Australian spice store, Herbie’s Spices by honouring it with the extravagant title of One of the World’s Best Spice Stores.
Spice stores hailing from capital cities around the globe including Los Angeles, Tel Aviv, India, Paris, London, China and Morocco were included on the list, with Herbie’s Spices representing the only Australian store.
"Having visited spice stores and spice markets around the world, we were thrilled to hear that a US website had recognized us," said Ian Hemphill of Herbie’s Spices.
"Herbs and spices are agricultural commodities, and it has always been my obsession to source and blend the very best that are available."
The prestigious title comes as the store, located in the Sydney inner western suburb of Rozelle, recently celebrated its 16th birthday.
The stores spice range has now extended to over 300 items including 108 spice mixes with over 70 of which are exclusive to Herbie’s.
"We never cease searching for good spices and learning about great spice combinations, as this is vital if we are to uphold the title of One of the World's Best Spice Stores".