Food Lover's Market

Food Lover's Market, Levy Junction Mall, Lusaka

The Olive Tap at FLM

They have recently opened a new boutique grocery store in the mall that one of my offices is at… and I am in love. They have a great prepared food section with affordable options for lunch; along with great fresh fruit, vegetables, meats and more. Possibly my favorite part of the entire store is the olive oil tap. You can buy one bottle and get unlimited refills from their various olive oil drums. I haven’t tried them all yet but I am already a fan. They also have an eat-in restaurant/café section with fresh sushi. I have mentioned my feelings toward eating fish here earlier and I haven’t become desperate enough for a sushi fix yet to eat sushi here in this landlocked country prepared by a local Zambian (I might change my mind a few months down the line, and if I do you will be the first to know).

Fruit Section at FLM

Meat/Butchery at FLM

This is a South African chain and it is their first location here in Zambia. I don’t foresee them opening another anytime soon even though it seems wildly popular now. I just don’t think it is the kind of place that has a solid base of clients. It seems that lots of people will go there, but mostly to be seen shopping there not to actually go grocery shopping. Because of that they will only make a couple purchases and spend the better chunk of their money someplace else. While the quality is good and the store is clean and organized now I hope that they keep it up, but know it probably won’t last. Things here in Zambia have a tendency to get a bit sloppy when they realize people will still come and spend money there even after the standards have dropped. The overall expectations have gone up a bit in the recent years however due to the lack of variety and options for customers here stores are able to get away with much more here.

The Cafe at FLM

The Cafe at FLM