Fugetsu-Do’s Brian Kito
In 1903, confectioner Brian Kito’s family opened Fugetsu-Do Sweet Shop in the Little Tokyo enclave in Los Angeles, California. Just like the neighborhood, Fugetsu-Do endured the forced relocation of Japanese-Americans during World War II, the 1992 Los Angeles riots, and economic downturns. The shop’s struggles and, ultimately … READ MORE
Kona Cacao – Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory
On six acres in the strikingly beautiful embrace of Kona’s Hualalai Mountain, Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory is ground zero for the Hawaiian tree to bar movement. … READ MORE
Heavenly Persian Nougat
Traditional Persian nougat is one of the world’s oldest and most beautiful confections. It may also be one of the world’s most unusual delicacies … READ MORE
Jack Epstein’s Got Chocolate Covered
Imbued with the creative personality of its owner, Chocolate Covered brims with a selection of chocolate bars so expansive you will be sure to find something you’ve never had before. … READ MORE
3 Days in Montreal
Montreal is a beautiful city, a river island, actually, whose rich heritage and cultural diversity is unrivaled by almost any other North American city. Even so, Montreal remains friendly, with the approachable vibe of a college town. … READ MORE
In Our Candy Drawer: McCrea’s Caramels
McCrea’s Candies is a 6-year-old Boston candy maker that produces lush, hand-crafted caramels in 14 different flavors. There really is something for every caramel lover. … READ MORE
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Heavenly Persian Nougat
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Traditional Persian nougat is one of the world’s oldest and most beautiful confections. It may also be one of the world’s most unusual delicacies … READ MORE
In Our Candy Drawer: Chocolate and Love
In Sweets
Chocolate and Love is a 4-year-old company that makes its chocolate bars in Switzerland using organic cacao and other ingredients from Fairtrade certified cooperatives. … READ MORE
The Richmond
In Adventures
A largely residential neighborhood, the Richmond is one of San Francisco’s most ethnically diverse districts. This is also where you will find sweets seldom seen outside of their native lands. The best sweets seeking in the Richmond is, in our opinion, to be done in the local markets. … READ MORE