gourmet & specialty foods

Belgian Native Opens Rainier Coffee, Gift Shop

Rainier, WA - Charging herself with the task of bringing out happiness and health in people while helping them slow down a bit, Michelines Corteville opened her artsy storefront, Mee-sha-leen’s, in Rainier last summer but... more »

Just for Her: Artisan Chocolate, Fashion, Spa Services all Under One Roof in Clinton

Clinton, CT - In the beginning, there was chocolate. Chocolate purses, chocolate checkerboards and even chocolate wine bottles. Sweet, creamy — well, chocolaty — confections created by Nancy Katz Bromley who realized her dream of... more »

Popcorn Asylum Opens on Lincoln Ave. With Corn Syrup-Free, Artisan Popcorn

Lakeview, IL - A former attorney has dropped his law briefs to open a shop in Lakeview to sell what he's calling artisan popcorn. The secret to the label? Real butter and no corn syrup,... more »

Cupcake Shop Bursting With Business

Houma, LA - Two and a half years ago a prominent local businessman tried a cupcake prepared by Eve Melancon.His first reaction was uttering “OMG”, shorthand for oh my goodness. His second was to tell... more »

Grandma Josie’s Candy Shop’s Coming to Clock Tower Square

Monroe, CT - Donelle Toner always had a sweet tooth. While growing up in Trumbull, her favorite candy was the Skybar, a chocolate bar with sections filled with peanut butter, caramel and marshmallow. When hosting... more »

Shark Mountain Coffee Co. Swimming Into a New Market

Charlottesville, VA - Shark Mountain Coffee Co., an independent shop that’s been in business less than a year, is swimming into a new market — locally made gourmet chocolate bars.The shop, which is in the... more »

Chocolate and Cupcakes Collide in Woodstock

Woodstock, GA - The new owner of a cupcake shop in Woodstock has no plans to engage in cupcake wars, but does plan to mix in delicious Belgian chocolate and a hearty helping of ice... more »

Vienna Teenager Opens Her Own Cupcake Shop

Vienna, IL - An 18-year old from Vienna has realized her dream to own her own cupcake shop.Cupcakes by Katelyn is at 405 North First Street in Vienna.Owner Katelyn Bailey has been running her business... more »