Dining at home can feel like an absolute delight if you take the same indulgent approach to staying in as you do when going out. The secret ingredient is, well, the ingredients. From high-quality meats to charcuterie-ready cheeses to the most opulent olive oil, here are 12 gourmet mail-order food brands to try in 2023.
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Citarella
This beloved seafood shop has been a New York City institution since 1912. But you needn’t book a trip to the Big Apple to savor Citarella’s offerings. Instead, you can enjoy whole fish, live oysters and the like in the comfort of your own home. The Make Your Own Ceviche kit will transport you right to the beach, no matter the weather.
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Spoonful of Comfort
Yes, we typically think of this brand as a go-to gift for others, but why not give yourself some comfort food? Consider Spoon of Comfort some much-needed self-love in the form of chicken and wild rice soup, tomato basil soup, and even macaroni and cheese. Each package comes lovingly outfitted with rolls, cookies and a petite ladle.
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Olivieri 1882
If you aren’t yet a fan of panettone, you’re about to become one. We admit we hadn’t heard of this Italian sweet treat until trying Olivieri 1882, and now we’re hooked. Featuring natural sourdough bejeweled with Australian five crowns raisins, candied oranges and Madagascar bourbon vanilla, the classic is a must-try, but we’re also drooling over the apricot and salted caramel and sour cherries, lemon and pistachio varieties.
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Haven’s Kitchen
Let’s be real: Sometimes what’s holding you back from making the dinner of your dreams is the (literal) secret sauce that completes the dish. This brand began as a New York City cooking school and today is a go-to resource for home cooks who don’t have the time, energy or desire to prep delectable sauces like golden turmeric tahini, herby chimichurri and red pepper romesco.
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Wild Fork
This online meat and seafood marketplace is able to bring carnivores the best selection of high-quality cuts at affordable prices by controlling every step of the process, from the farm to your front door. The company blast freezes its wares — everything from beef brisket to king crab — at peak freshness to ensure a consistently great experience.
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Kencko
Eating well can sometimes feel out of reach, even for the Goopiest of wellness devotees among us. Kencko to the rescue with plant-based smoothies and bowls that contain the recommended five daily servings of fruits and veggies. On top of that, they’re also convenient and delicious.
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Olivo Amigo
This extra virgin olive oil from Spain is about to become your amigo (get it?) in the kitchen. Jokes aside, the liquid gold is perfect for cooking, drizzling, dousing and anything else you might want to do with it. This woman-owned company was started by a Spanish expat who realized that the United States, her adopted homeland, was lacking high-quality olive oil. Problem solved.
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FOMO Baking Co.
It can be tough to avoid allergens and still feel like you’re treating yourself to everyday indulgences. Meet FOMO Baking Co., the brand that ensures you’re not missing out on the sweet life thanks to its fresh-baked, allergen-free cookies that are shipped right to you. Bonus: They’re bite-sized, making for guilt-free snacking.
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Crowd Cow
Crowd Cow is on a mission to help us feel a more meaningful connection to the food we eat. To that end, the company partners with ethical farms, fisheries and producers around the world to source more eco-friendly food. Our picks? Organic, free-range Farmer Focus chicken, award-winning Kagoshima Farms wagyu and delectable Durham Ranch bison.
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Pappy & Company
Who knew that a heritage bourbon brand could also turn out some incredible eats? (Not us.) For the Van Winkle family, bourbon has become a lifestyle, leading to the creation of booze-fueled goodies like award-winning maple syrup, addictive nib brittle and must-try ghost pepper caramels.
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Blackberry Farm
If you’re not headed to this fan-favorite Tennessee resort anytime soon, you can still savor its award-winning flavors. One of the collections is a great place to start. If you’d rather go à la carte, we have some key recommendations: aged Cheddar pimento cheese, brebis cheese, country ham, pickled ramps and smoked onion jam. But really, there’s no going wrong here.
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Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors
America’s most popular butcher, Pat LaFrieda, is the longtime supplier of prime beef, pork and poultry to America’s top restaurants. So how lucky are we that his brand will also ship these high-quality meats straight to us? Whatever you fancy, from filet mignon to rack of lamb, can be yours with the click of a button.
