Prickly Pears Gourmet Gallery is an eclectic shop full of unique original art work and gourmet treats. Hand dipped chocolate, imported cheeses, a full line of organic spices, wonderful sauces, gourmet coffees and teas, fine wine, micro-brewed and imported beers and beautiful original artwork and jewelry which can all be found in a bright and fun tropical setting.
Prickly Pears has recently added delicious barbecue three days a week, a great addition to the already wonderful store. Chef/owner Mike creates mouth watering creations from his specially designed smoker, such as suculent pulled "Boston Butts," "Smoked Chickens," and "Barbecue Ribs". Delightful side dishes made daily are "Brunswick Stew", "Baked Beans", "Cole Slaw", and "Potato Salad". By March 2010 a beautiful new screened seating area with fire pit will be added. When this occurs, look for more specials to be added weekly to our expanding menu.
Owners Arlene and Mike, want to make your experience in Prickly Pears a warm, friendly, enjoyable time while browsing in the store. Both with vibrant personalities are quick to ask when you first come in "Where are you from?" or "Would you like to sample our great barbecue or Chocolate Wine? Tasting are part of the daily happenings at Prickly Pears, whether it be wine, cheese, barbecue, brunswick stew, or other recipes that Mike and Arlene have experimented with that day. All in all, the result of your time spent will leave you saying that this is the most unique shop on the beach. It’s tropical, fun and full of great stuff to eat, drink and feast your eyes on.
Prickly Pears has a full line of organic spices with everything from arrowroot, to saffron, juniper berries to vanilla beans. Looking for imported cheeses, how about some Asadero – the melting cheese for Mexican cheese dip, Drunken Goat cheese from Spain, the real Parmesan Reggiano from Italy, Aged Gouda from Holland, Blueberry Stilton from England and more. Check out the wine cellar with a wonderful selection of fine wines and imported and micro-brewed beers. Wonderful jellies, salsas, bread dipping oils, balsamic vinegars, spice mixes and sauces candies and hand dipped chocolates are also available. Check our calendar for wine and beer tastings and art shows, many which benefit local charities and non-profit groups. The art work includes hand made jewelry, water color, photography, wood carving, pen and ink, acrylics ceramics and glass work. Stop by, Arlene and Mike are always happy to help with recipe ideas and if we don’t carry something you are looking for, they will try to find it for you.