



Old Salt Merchants
Elmwood
Taste before you commit at this Berkeley spice shop where a 50-year blending expert transforms global spices into bold, intense flavors. Owner Monique Rodriguez stocks everything from Tunisian harissa to Santorini Party Blend, plus a sampling table to find your new pantry staple.
woman-owned
global spices
tasting table
bold flavors
Tips
🍳"I use them daily" — avid cook
🎁kits make great samplers for gifting
🍹ask about mocktail and drink recipes
Old Salt Merchants
ElmwoodOpens Friday at 11:30 AM




Taste before you commit at this Berkeley spice shop where a 50-year blending expert transforms global spices into bold, intense flavors. Owner Monique Rodriguez stocks everything from Tunisian harissa to Santorini Party Blend, plus a sampling table to find your new pantry staple.
woman-owned
global spices
tasting table
bold flavors
Tips
🍳"I use them daily" — avid cook
🎁kits make great samplers for gifting
🍹ask about mocktail and drink recipes