gourmet & specialty foods

Nonna’s Sweet Treats Opens in Rehoboth

Rehoboth, DE - Nonna's Sweet Treats, the new Italian sweets shop on the ocean block of Rehoboth Avenue, is inviting the community in for a taste of what three generations of Italian women, led by... more »

Crushed Grape Owner Sells Deli to Focus on Gift Shop

San Luis Obispo, CA - After more than 27 years in business, Crushed Grape is going back to its roots: Owner Gretchen Gonyer recently sold the deli portion of the business, so she could better... more »

How a Vancouver Entrepreneur Got a Crush on Olive Oil

Vancouver, BC - Michaelanne Buckley oozes passion when it comes to olive oil.Sitting in her shop on West Broadway, the aptly named Vancouver Olive Oil Company, her eyes light up when extolling the virtues of... more »

Margaret’s Tea Room and Bank Gift Haus brings Boutique Chic to Wykoff

Wykoff, MN - A Wykoff staple, the Bank Gift Haus and Margaret's Tea Room, now has a new location as owner Mary Sackett has moved the business across the street to the former Gold Street... more »

Tea’se Starts Brewing in the Irving Austin Business District

Portage Park, IL - When life handed Daniel Ratulowski lemons, the 31-year-old made tea.Ratulowski originally planned to open a tattoo shop at 5755 W. Irving Park Road — in the heart of the Irving Austin... more »

Goodies is Good as Ever after 25 Years

Highland Park, IL - It’s been 25 years since three women, all of whom were stay-at-home moms at the time, decided to open up a chocolate, candy and gift shop in downtown Highland Park. Today,... more »

Sisters Open Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop in Orwigsburg

Orwigsburg, PA - Two sisters originally from the borough have opened an ice cream and chocolate shop on East Market Street.Janelle Carper, 37, of Manheim, Lancaster County, and Tina Cinamella-Geiger, 39, of Orwigsburg, decided they... more »

Whimsical Candy: How a Chicago Candy Store Owners is Creating Delicious Treats

Chicago, IL - At three years old, Chris Kadow-Dougherty packed her little pink suitcase and tried running away to the candy store. Her mother found her at the corner and brought her back home.“It’s taken... more »