Apr 3, 2011

Featuring Food And Gifts, Maple Run Emporium Opens April 5 In PotsdamBy NorthCountryNow.com

POTSDAM — Maple Run Emporium, the gourmet grocery and gift emporium specializing in maple, will host a grand opening celebration on April 5 from noon to 2 p.m. at the shop at 49 Market St.

There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce, maple tastings, and complimentary maple samples. Maple Run Emporium, the gourmet grocery and gift emporium specializing in maple, will host a grand opening celebration on April 5

Owner Mary Hilton of Madrid will host the celebration along with staff members Sue Hewitson and Ryan Meashaw, both of Potsdam.

“I’m very lucky to be working with two people who are so perfect for the shop,” said Hilton. “Sue used to own The Bagelry with her husband Mark, and she also worked for Sunfeather Natural Soap Company for many years. Ryan has a great retail background and he’s also a chef at a local bed and breakfast. We make a great team.”

Guest maple producer providing samples at the Grand Opening is Maggie Finen of Finen Maple Products in Norwood with her husband Jim. Maple Run carries the Finens’ syrup, cream, sugar, and popcorn plus maple fudge made from their syrup by The Candy Kitchen.

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