gourmet & specialty foods

Olive Branch & Grape Vine Specialty Shop has Coming-out Party in Westwood

Westwood, NJ - His doctor suggested medication to fight high cholesterol, but Paul Karoyan found another way: "I took a shot of olive oil before bed for seven months straight." It not only worked –... more »

Sweet Dreams: Local Candy Shop Looks to Grow Despite Some Big Obstacles

Palm Coast, FL - Ginnie Mercer remembered the three most important rules about real estate when she was looking for a commercial space to rent.But when the anchor store next to her space in the... more »

Sweet Stuff on Offer in New High Street Shop

Weston, UK - FANS of gobstoppers, sherbet lemons and other sweet-toothed delights can rejoice with the opening of a new sweet and gift shop in Weston's High Street.Munchies and More was launched by David Bleakman... more »

Tamarra Thomas’ Sweet Success

Bowie, MD - When her restaurant employer started having financial troubles in early 2010, Bowie resident Tamarra Thomas said she wasn't too surprised when she was laid off."When a restaurant is having trouble financially, they... more »

Candy Land: Mother-Son Team Open Cohasset Candy Co.

Cohasset, MA - It's not quite The Chocolate Factory, but it's pretty much Willy Wonka's dream come true. John Keenan, age 11, is running his own candy shop — with help from his mom, of... more »

Savory Spice Shop Opening in Encinitas Next Month

Encinitas, CA - Whether you've mastered the soufflé or just trying to move beyond mac-and-cheese, there's a new business coming to Encinitas that's ready to help you take those cooking skills to the next level.Next... more »

Kilwins Sweets Shop Franchise Opens on Congress Street

Portsmouth, NH - While the recently opened downtown Kilwins is one of about a hundred franchise locations across the country, this one is very much a family affair."I'm a native of New Hampshire and have... more »

Martha’s Candy Thrives Under New Ownership

Glendora, CA - Virtually all of us have had one in our lives - a place where we went as kids, or an after-school destination where we could take our children. A place wrapped in... more »