Podcasts about economy candy

On this edition of Joan Eats, the host shares her love for Halloween and candy, offering listeners a list of unique places to find nostalgic and traditional Halloween sweets. Joan highlights Economy Candy, a historic candy shop in New York dating back to 1937, which offers an array of old-fashioned candies. She also suggests Dylan's Candy Bar for its wide selection of confectionery and themed gift candies, featuring festive packaging and Halloween creations by founder Dylan Lauren. For those in New Jersey, Black River Candy Shop is recommended for its vast candy collection and old-fashioned charm. Additionally, Candy Warehouse is mentioned as a bulk candy superstore, perfect for stocking up on Halloween treats with various spooky-themed candies and decorations. Listeners are encouraged to check out these destinations for a delightful Halloween candy experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like many small businesses, Economy Candy, on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, has had to pivot to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. The iconic New York City candy shop is making the most of online sales, but also going old school. They’ve stationed a pushcart outside of their store dubbed ‘Economy Candy To-Go.” And to make candy shopping super easy, they’ve been selling specially-curated candy packs since March. And yes, they now have Halloween-themed packs for the season. We recently had the chance to catch up with the folks currently holding down the fort of this long-standing family-owned business, third-generation owner Mitchell Cohen and his wife Skye Greenfield Cohen. 

Like many small businesses, Economy Candy, on Manhattan's Lower East Side, has had to pivot to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. The iconic New York City candy shop is making the most of online sales, but also going old school. They've stationed a pushcart outside of their store dubbed ‘Economy Candy To-Go.” And to make candy shopping super easy, they've been selling specially-curated candy packs since March. And yes, they now have Halloween-themed packs for the season. We recently had the chance to catch up with the folks currently holding down the fort of this long-standing family-owned business, third-generation owner Mitchell Cohen and his wife Skye Greenfield Cohen. 

The folks at Economy Candy are, in one word, happy! Perhaps it's because they are surrounded by sugar all day, but still, they never seem to crash from the sugar rush. This small family runs the famous candy store located on Manhattan's Lower East Side. They enjoy their work, their time together and are successful in doing what they love.

In a city like New York, new, trendy restaurants and shops open all the time. Sometimes all it takes is a photo of a delectable dish on Instagram to make an eatery a sensation. But, sometimes establishments are not celebrated for what's new, but for what's old. On this week's Cityscape, we're in for a sweet treat. And we mean that literally! We're going inside two establishments that have stood the test of time -- The Lexington Candy Shop, that's been in business for 92 years, and Economy Candy on the Lower East Side, which opened in 1937.

Join us as we experience the tastes of another era by visiting some of the oldest culinary institutions of the Lower East Side. From McSorley's to Katz's, Russ & Daughters and Economy Candy -- when did these shops open, who did they serve, and how, in the world are they still with us today? We explore the topic with author Sarah Lohman of the Four Pounds Flour blog. Join us as we taste our way through the history of the Lower East Side! www.boweryboyshistory.com Support the show.

Jerry Cohen’s father opened Economy Candy on Rivington Street on Manhattan’s Lower East Side back in 1937, and it remains a paradise for anyone with an appreciation for brightly packaged and affordable confections. In it, one finds shelves overflowing with every candy you can imagine, from Bonomo’s Banana Turkish Taffy to Sifer’s Valomilk. The store also carries seasonal treats, which, at this time of year, means neon-yellow marshmallow Peeps within arm’s reach of packaged Seder mints. On this week’s podcast, Cohen takes unabashed sweet tooth Blake Eskin on a tour of his Passover candy selection. Along the way, they discuss the joys of a non-packaged fruit slice and the future of the candy business and make a brief detour into the forbidden land of chocolate bunnies. [Running time: 7:11.] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.