Shopping for food and drink in St. Petersburg
The choice and range of produce available in St. Petersburg has mushroomed in recent years, although visitors should still expect considerable differences from what's available in the USA or Western Europe.
St. Petersburg's supermarkets include international and local chains, as well as a few up-market stores offering high-quality local and imported produce.
If you're looking for hard to find ingredients such as spices or health foods, check here to see what St. Petersburg has to offer in the way of specialty stores.
St. Petersburg's atmospheric markets have a rich history, and are often the best places to source fresh vegetables and good quality meat and fish.
Find out where to buy the best Russian vodka or track down fine wines and rare liquors in St. Petersburg.