Articles Tagged with ''Chicago''

Sugar Factory marries starpower, sweet treats for memorable experience

New location in Chicago River North opened Dec. 10.

December 21, 2016

Last Wednesday I was to head to Chicago’s River North neighborhood, check out Sugar Factory’s new brasserie and store, and make eye contact with Backstreet Boy Nick Carter long enough for him to fall in love with me and propose on the spot. Sounds easy, right? Well, two-thirds of it was.

Sugar Factory opens location in Chicago River North

Store joins locations in Rosemont, Las Vegas, New York.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

December 14, 2016

Las Vegas-based Sugar Factory American Brasserie, a restaurant and retail confectionery operation, has opened a new store in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, which is just off Michigan Ave., a stretch commonly referred to as the Magnificent Mile.

Fannie May remodels Chicago flagship store

Open floor plan offers room for café concept, easier shopping.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

December 7, 2016

The 2,400-sq.-ft. store, located at Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive, now features an open floor plan and simple, elegant décor meant to draw new and repeat customers to the iconic Chicago brand, owned by 1-800-Flowers.

Reveling in Cubs karma

Fannie May introduces Cubs confections to celebrate World Series appearance.

Bernie Pacyniak

October 26, 2016

As one would expect, with the popularity of this year’s team, both products have been top performing items in-store and online, says Dave Taiclet, president of the Gourmet Food Group, 1-800-Flowers. As he points out, Fannie May and the Chicago Cubs are two iconic Chicago brands.

The buzz about honey

National Honey Board illustrates use of sweetener for food and beverage editors during Chicago summit.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 5, 2016

It’s one thing to see honey on supermarket shelves or in favorite snacks and confections, but to taste it fresh from the hive is quite another. I did just that during last month’s Honey Editors Summit, hosted in Chicago by the National Honey Board. The group, which supports honey education and research, took a half-dozen editors around the city to illustrate how honey is used.

Wrigley adds Skittles line to Yorkville, Ill. factory

$50-million investment adds 75 jobs, advances growth for Mars in the U.S.

Crystal Lindell

June 15, 2016

Illinois got a little brighter this week. The state is now home to the most delicious rainbow anyone has ever tasted — Skittles.

"The Birth of Chocolate" exhibition documents the creation of chocolate from seed to bar.

‘The Birth of Chocolate’ exhibition opens in Chicago

Ongoing project documents the process of creating chocolate from bean to bar.

Abigail Watt

May 11, 2016

Where does chocolate come from? Award-winning photographer Daniel Lorenzetti knows.

Valentine's Day for Chicagoans can be as sweet as you make it

At Fashion Outlets of Chicago, Lindt, Lolli and Pops, and Godiva offer great Valentine's Day treats.

Abigail Watt

January 27, 2016

I visited the mall on behalf of Candy Industry Magazine to get the latest on Valentine's Day offerings from three confectionery stops: Lindt, Lolli and Pops, and Godiva.

Bell Flavors and Fragrances named one of Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

Company recognized by the National Association for Business Resources in 2015 for workplace environment.

Abigail Watt

January 6, 2016

If you're wondering where to find a sweet gig, look no farther.

Grilled octopus, chefs, and Michelin Stars

Chefs at the 2016 Michelin Star “reveal” event share some life-changing culinary tricks.

Abigail Watt

November 4, 2015

The elevator doors open to reveal a check-in table set before a bright red backdrop decorated with the words "The Michelin Guide 2016 Restaurants"

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Articles Tagged with ''Chicago''

Sugar Factory marries starpower, sweet treats for memorable experience

Sugar Factory opens location in Chicago River North

Fannie May remodels Chicago flagship store

Reveling in Cubs karma

The buzz about honey

Wrigley adds Skittles line to Yorkville, Ill. factory

‘The Birth of Chocolate’ exhibition opens in Chicago

Valentine's Day for Chicagoans can be as sweet as you make it

Bell Flavors and Fragrances named one of Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

Grilled octopus, chefs, and Michelin Stars

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