The Legacy Behind the Movement
Some stories begin with ambition. Others begin with ancestry. Daniel Emilio Soares, the 27-year-old founder of Alimentari Flaneur, is a fourth-generation Balducci – and if that name sounds familiar, it should. His heritage traces back to the legendary Balducci's specialty store and Grace's Marketplace, institutions that defined New York's gourmet landscape for decades.
But Daniel didn't just inherit a name. He inherited a vision. Rather than trying to recreate the past, he decided to tell an alchemical story deeply inspired by it, combining the old and the new. The result? A Euro-inspired retail concept that evolved into something much more meaningful: a lifestyle brand that brings the art of slow living to famously frenzied New Yorkers.
More Than a Market: A Philosophy in Motion
Alimentari Flaneur has an old-world European market feel, motivated by the pleasure of shopping these markets throughout the world and the tremendous amount of joy they bring to people's lives. Located on 115 Delancey Street in the heart of the Lower East Side, this isn't just another gourmet grocer – it's a rebellion against the soulless retail concepts that promise to "revolutionize" everything while delivering nothing.
In a city where everything moves at breakneck speed, Alimentari Flaneur offers something radical: the permission to pause, to savor, to connect.
The Art of Epicurean Collaboration
Daniel has expanded to epicurean collaborations with a slew of stylish brands and hosts, creating spreads for, most recently, the likes of Ghia, Otherland, and The Allure Store. These aren't just catering gigs – they're curated experiences that transform ordinary gatherings into extraordinary moments.
Ghia – the aperitif brand that redefined non-alcoholic sophistication
Otherland – the candle company turning homes into sanctuaries
The Allure Store – where beauty meets artistry
When brands like these choose Alimentari Flaneur, they're not just hiring a caterer. They're partnering with a curator of experiences, someone who understands that the right spread can transform a product launch into a cultural moment.
Beyond the Spread: A Story Worth Telling
Featured in Air Mail, celebrated by Guest of a Guest, lauded by Time Out New York – the recognition speaks for itself. But what makes Alimentari Flaneur special isn't the press coverage or the high-profile collaborations. It's the understanding that every dish is a conversation starter, that the right touch can turn a simple gathering into a memory that lasts.
The Future of Gathering
When you're planning your next event – whether it's an intimate dinner in the Grand Room or a celebration that spills onto the Garden Room patio – you want partners who understand that catering is storytelling. Alimentari Flaneur doesn't just serve food. They serve moments. They serve the kind of experience that makes guests linger long after the last bite, reluctant to let the evening end.
Check them out here → https://alimentariflaneur.com/
