The enduring power of See’s Candies in Oakland

The enduring power of See’s Candies in Oakland

Oakland’s Rockridge district is synonymous with great food, from breakfast sandwiches and kouign-amann to the finest gourmet pasta. Lately, it’s also becoming a destination for chocolate. The 1-mile stretch of College Avenue from Broadway to Ashby is peppered with no fewer than five confectioneries.  Plunked in the center sits an old-school See’s Candies shop. And … Read more

After 52 years, classic Berkeley candy and toy shop to close

After 52 years, classic Berkeley candy and toy shop to close

The storefront of Sweet Dreams Candy & Boutique in Berkeley, CA. Screenshot via Google Berkeley’s Sweet Dreams candy shop is closing its doors for good in January, after more than half a century in business, as first reported by Berkeleyside. In a world geared towards Amazon shopping and drug store candy, the Elmwood shop is a … Read more