The Spice Dock

On Rue Saint-James, small golden scallop shells dot the ground, showing walkers the way to Santiago de Compostela. If your pilgrimage is more culinary in nature, stop by the Dock des Épices to hunt for flavorful treasures. From forty varieties of pepper you may never have seen before (try smelling the jars to awaken your sense of smell) to curries from around the world that challenge the three varieties you thought you knew, you’ll want to set aside some time to lose yourself among the shelves. Here you can buy just about everything you need to cook Ottolenghi-style dishes (and impress your next dinner guests), find ingredients for inventive cocktails, or try your hand at infused honeys. From peppers and berries to vanilla, herbs, chilies, and other blends, everything is meticulously packaged by hand. Everything can be ordered online.