Where to buy grape leaves?

[Sarah Waldman]

Hey All,
Does anyone know where to buy grape leaves (not prepared grape leaves but just the leaves themselves) around Providence? I'm dying to try a recipe using them but have no idea where to look.
Thanks in advance!!
Sarah

[Nemo Bolin]

Sarah,

I'm not sure if this is helpful but you could call the Hallak Middle Eastern Market on Mineral Spring Ave. The number is [phone] and the address is: 1455 Mineral Spring Ave N. Providence. It is set back in a little strip mall. Also, if you're feeling adventurous you could simply take a walk in a local state park and pluck some wild leaves. Or you can stop by one of the local vineyards and ask them for some, I'm sure they would oblige.

[tomicky147]

Do you mean pickled for something like stuffed grape leaves? Or do you mean fresh grape leaves? If you're looking for pickled/preserved grape leaves in a brine go to a middle eastern market. I know there is one in North Providence. Here are the deets:

Hallak Middle East Market
1455 Mineral Spring Ave
North Providence, RI 02904-3148
[phone]‎

However if you're looking for fresh ones I'd suggest trying a local vineyard or looking for wild concord grapes growing around the area. Good luck and I hope this helps

[Sarah Waldman]

Thanks guys! I ended up buying a jar of pickled grape leaves at Whole Foods and made stuffed grape leaves tonight. Although, after posting this request, I did see many grape vines around Providence with big beautiful leaves! I read fresh grape leaves are best harvested in early Spring so I thought the jarred variety would be best this time. Thanks!

[sami almuhtaseb]

oasis market and grill @ 220 broad st , providence