Quince & Apple
Doser: Quince & Apple
Founders: Clare and Matt Stoner Fehsenfeld
Why we love them: Unusual combinations (think red wine and shallot; fig and black tea) make Quince & Apple’s preserves must-haves to instantly upgrade everything — from morning toast to our dinner party cheese boards.
Products: Sweet and savory preserves, plus a cherry grenadine that knocks our cocktail socks off.
Posted by dose on July 31, 2012 · Leave a Comment
VANISHING GRANOLA
Doser: Vanishing Granola
Founder: Emilie Zanger
Why we love her: Vanishing Granola is made in small batches according to family recipes, using the very best in ingredients.
Products: Granola so good, open the bag and watch it disappear!
Dose appearances: February 12 and counting.
Posted by dose on May 8, 2012 · Leave a Comment
JDY GOURMET
Doser: JDY Gourmet
Who: Karrie Kimble and David Yourd
Why we love them: When it comes to procuring Spanish delicacies, Chicago-based importer JDY Gourmet will fill that void.
Products: Delicious array of Spanish lunchtime fare and pantry goods.
Dose appearances: February 12 and counting.
Posted by dose on May 7, 2012 · Leave a Comment
THE CHICAGOAN NEWSSTAND
Doser: The Chicagoan
Founder: JC Gabel
Why we love them: Even when this non-profit magazine was just a glint in publisher JC Gabel’s eye, we knew The Chicagoan was destined for great things (Dosette Heather was a contributor to the very first issue). With the fierce support of Chicagoans far and wide, Dose was delighted to be the launch spot for the highly praised — and completely sold out — first issue of this reconcepted 20th century magazine.
Products: Dedicated to documenting the progressive and historical zeitgeist of Chicago and the Midwest, The Chicagoan newsstand is rethinking print media in the 21st century.
Dose launches: Issue #1A!
Dose appearances: February 12, March 11, May 13 and counting.
Posted by dose on May 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment
POEMS WHILE YOU WAIT
Doser: Poems While You Wait
Founders: Poets Kathleen Rooney (her words on Dose, here), Dave Landsberger and Eric Plattner
Why we love them: Being on the receiving end of a custom order always makes us feel special, but personalized poems make us positively weak in the knees. This dream team unleash their creativity on whatever topic you like.
The Work: Hand-crafted poems tapped out on sweet vintage typewriters — for a cause! Proceeds go to Rose Metal Press and 826 CHI.
Dose appearances: November 6, February 12 and counting.
Posted by dose on May 6, 2012 · 2 Comments
HOT HOUSE MARKET
Doser: Hot House Market
Founders: Doug and Carrie Rosen
Why we love them: Mixing functional and simply adorable retro finds, Hot House Market owners Doug and Carrie bring in truckloads of hand-picked vintage housewares so that we may all enjoy a little grace and authenticity in our own abodes.
Products: Vintage home furnishings: chairs, mirrors, and other must-haves, plus sleek luggage–thanks to Hot House, the golden age of travel isn’t over.
Posted by dose on May 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment
WARD NIPPER
Doser: Ward Nipper
Founder: Ward Nipper
Why we love them: We’re not surprised that Ward’s background is in graphic design: his beautiful, boudoir-ready drawings inspire us to be pretty and comfortable with our individuality.
The Work: The human form is rendered with the stylistic precision of fashion sketches and the graceful honesty of model-based life drawings.
Dose appearances: February 12 and counting.
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A MUSE
Doser: A Muse
Founders: Danielle Klinenberg
Why we love them: A Muse makes art happen anywhere! Danielle helps remind us of the creative spirit that lives within each of us. Whether working with little tykes’ birthdays or neck-tied team retreats, crafting one-on-one or with hundreds of Dosees sending out hellos to their sweethearts, Danielle and her team work to create and realize the art of dreams.
Service: DIY art events.
Dose appearances: February 12, May 13 and counting.
Posted by dose on May 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment
RIPASSO
Doser: Ripasso
Founder: Theo Gilbert
Why we love them: The Wicker Park restaurant Ripasso is focused on authentic & fresh Italian antipasti, handmade pasta, fish & meat dishes made from the best locally produced ingredients.
Products: The most delicious Italian food made fresh by hand each day.
Dose appearances: February 12 and counting.
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SAIGON SISTERS
Doser: Saigon Sisters
Founders: Vietnamese sisters, Mary Nguyen Aregoni and Theresa Nguyen, along with their mother, Mama Suu.
Why we love them: The Saigon Sisters dish up a mix of Vietnamese, Vietnam-inspired and possibly-in-the-same-hemisphere-as-Vietnam dishes, that all taste great and venture from the traditional dishes into a fun and inspiring new realm.
Products: Vietnamese-inspired cuisine, from bahn mi to pho, available for delivery, take out or to eat in.
Dose appearances: October 16, February 12 and counting.
Posted by dose on May 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment
IPSENTO
Doser: Ipsento
Founder: Tim Taylor
Why we love him: Taylor’s cozy coffee house on Western Ave. imports direct trade beans and roasts them in-house. He also offers delicious sandwiches, all made to order, and packed with fresh veggies & meats. Really the perfect place to spend an afternoon!
Products: Fresh roasted coffee, tea & sandwiches.
Dose appearances: February 12 and counting.
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SMOKING GOOSE
Doser: Smoking Goose
Founder: Chris Eley
Why we love him: From their Indianapolis meat locker, Eley makes both traditional and unique carnivorous concoctions including slow cured and smoked meats, salumi and fresh sausages. They only cure and smoke the meat from healthy animals raised on independent Indiana farms by people who care as much about the well being of the animals and the land as they do their own families.
Products: Produce handcrafted, flavor packed protein treats.
Dose appearances: February 12 and counting.
Posted by dose on May 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment