gourmet & specialty foods

The National Chef to Open Chocolate Shop in Five Points

Athens, GA - A new chocolate shop opening in the Five Points neighborhood will offer a behind-the-scenes look at how the sweet treat is produced.The National chef Peter Dale and brother Nick Dale plan to... more »

It’s All About the Bean: Downtown Chocolate Lounge Offers Classes, Tastings

Lynchburg, VA - Chocolate is chocolate, right?Not exactly, especially if you’re Carl and Mary Matice, owners of downtown Lynchburg’s Cao Artisan Chocolates, Handcrafted from the Bean.For the couple, making chocolate began as a hobby, inspired... more »

White Butterfly Helps Lawyer Transform into Shopkeeper

Jackson, NJ - Michelle Katz co-owns The White Butterfly Gift Shop and Café in Jackson.When did you decide you wanted to be an entrepreneur?I am a full-time attorney in private practice in Jackson, but always... more »

Bluff Cove Olive Oil Co. Brings Gourmet Olive Oil to Torrance

Torrance, CA - South Bay foodies looking for a little something extra in their olive oil can shop closer to home at a new boutique oil and vinegar shop in Torrance.Bluff Cove Olive Oil Co.,... more »

Artisan Chocolate Shop Bon Bon Bon Introduces Detroit to ‘Good Goodies’

Detroit, MI - One might say Alexandra Clark has searched the world over for the perfect chocolate. But her love for Detroit brought her back home to open her artisan chocolate shop.Clark, 26, opened Bon... more »

Local Shop Finds Success in New Location

Lima, OH - Gourmet Treasures and Gifts has settled into its new location, where customers will find that the location is not the only thing different about the store.Tracy Beerbower, the owner of the shop,... more »

Sweets Lovers Have a Home at Candiqueen’s

Barnegat Township, NJ - This summer, a really sweet spot has sprouted up in Barnegat Township – Candiqueen’s, at 237 South Main St. (Route 9). The owner, Gwen Lucas, had more than 20 years of... more »

Newton Candy Store is a Cornucopia of Colors and Confections

Newton, NJ - Maria-Victoria Gicala recently opened Maria's Sweets & Candy Shoppe on Spring Street, in Newton."I was looking to open some sort of business and candy is happy and cheerful," she said.Getting startedAfter thoroughly... more »