This is a cool little company. (Pun intended... ) They take things such as candies, fruits,…read moreveggies, etc., and freeze dry them down into shelf stable treats. They sell at places like festivals, craft fairs, farmers markets throughout the area, they also sell in some stores around the Reno area, and you can also find their products online. I found their booth at the Labor Day weekend nugget rib festival in Sparks. The people that were running the booth were friendly, helpful answered any questions I had. They had quite a selection. They had the fruits, they had freeze dried candies, such as nerds, Gummies, chocolate candies, etc. They even had freeze dried, jalapeño, but that's something that I'm not into. I tried a couple of samples, and ended up buying two items. I bought the freeze dried M&M's, and also the freeze dried milk duds. They were both amazing. They were all puffed up, so they were light, airy, and definitely delicious. The milk duds actually tasted like milk, duds, and the M&M's had little M&Ms embedded in the candies. The price was reasonable. The only downside, is that these things are addictive. Once you crack open a container, it's not going to last long. But that's because they are so good. I live in the Sacramento area, so I'm going to have to pull up their online store, and find some more neat things to try. Thank you so much.

I was able to try their products at the Carson High School craft show. The 2 owners were both super…read morefriendly and asked me what my favorite candy was... but then I told them that I had never tried any freeze dried candy...they were both surprised and offered me a cute sample bag that had one of each flavor of the original skittles. I ended up purchasing a smaller bag of wild berry skittles and a bigger container of mixed gummy rings. I liked the fact that they carried smaller bags for under 5.00 so I could try them. The gummy was a nice mix so I could try one of each of the 4 flavors in one conatiner. And the larger container was under 10.00. Both prices were very reasonable compared to other booths that I have seen at other shows. I see that they are local in Sparks, NV. They told me their favorite was the caramels... so I might have to try those next. The pics I include did have more candies in them.. but we ate a lot of them.

This is my second visit at Bouchée confections, and it was still as amazing as I remembered…read more This time, I took my mom for high tea and she loved it. She is gluten free and was impressed at how good all the gluten free items were, and how they were able to keep an extremely similar menu even. She only had one item that was completely different than what I received (a cheesecake instead of a fruit tart). You can really tell that they work hard to ensure the gluten free menu is as amazing as the non gluten free one. Everything was absolutely delicious, including the bottomless tea. I think the peach cardamom scone was my favorite today! I was happy that they could make my tea iced as it was a really hot summer day. The server was amazing, she was attentive and friendly. The place settings were super cute and I felt transported to England. I am definitely going to come back a third time with some friends! I love that the menu changes every month so you always have something new to try! Don't forget to make reservations!

I have been hearing about Bouchėe Confections and their monthly teas for a while and their June tea…read moredid not disappoint. The staff was friendly, professional, and helpful as this was our 1st tea time. The shop is bright and airy but it was a a bit smaller than I expected. The tea setting was beautifully done but our table was extremely small which made teatime challenging at times. During the teas each person gets their own pot of unlimited tea. We did the Jasmine Glow tea and the Strawberry Chocolate Pu'erh. The teas were amazingly delicious! They were so good that we bought some to bring home. The bites were flavorful, just the right size, and complemented each other beautifully. You could taste the love and care that went into each one of the items. They also offer 2 speciality adult beverages each month. The Prosecco float was my favorite! This was a wonderful and delicious experience. We can't wait for next month's tea!

Next to a cute coffee stop on the Riverwalk is this amazing little chocolate store…read more We stopped in to grab a few treats to take home and boy am I glad I did! The caramel was soft and sweet, chocolate was rich, and the staff was friendly. Pricing was very reasonable for the quality.

I've been regularly attending the wine and chocolate paring's for over a year now…read more This is probably the only place in Reno that I can consider myself a regular. Amber and Daniel always make me feel right at home! Very friendly and always going above and beyond to give us a great experience! The chocolates are always incredible! A few favs I have are the key lime pie, toasty blonde, lemon truffle, and the ebony and ivory! You really can't go wrong with any of them though!

Wanted a caramel apple and decided to try the butterfinger caramel apple. I was quite surprised…read morewith how good it was especially since I opted to try something new and not get my snickers one. The ratio of caramel to apple to chocolate and the butterfinger was perfect. I also like the chocolate covered cheesecake but in my opinion it's better to let that one sit out a few minutes so the cheesecake is still semi frozen but soft.

Bought 5 apples for the family at the Aces game to the tune of $77.41 (which we have no problem…read morepaying because their quality is always top notch-until tonight). One of the apples was rotten on the inside, which in turn made the rest of the apple mushy and tainted. My daughter went to see if they would exchange it, and the kid behind the counter said it was fine and to the at it anyways. No exchange, no refund. So as a mom, I felt it was important to go up myself and talk to him. He said it was just fine. He would not refund or exchange. His name was Kian. He clearly doesn't understand the quality of product that this company puts out, and has now lost a long time customer because of his attitude. We will no longer do business with a place that doesn't require their employees to uphold the standard of quality or customer service.

Gin is amazing, such a nice lady! She made our experience extra special and memorable at this gift…read moreshop! It's people like her that go the extra mile to leave a lasting impression on our vacation. Thank you so much Gin we appreciate you, keep being amazing!

It's been a while since we were last here. The menu changed a little…read more My friend made a reservation for 8-10 of us and we were placed back in a little room . The room was pretty enclosed so we didn't experience seeing the DJ or the beautiful ambiance. In fact we could barely hear the music. Next time we make a reservation, we will ask specifically to be seated in the main room. Nevertheless, we ordered the bruschetta that was absolutely delicious and a smoked salmon on a baguette dish. They both were incredibly delicious! Of course we ordered the bottomless Mimosas! Definitely a fun place to eat and drink with friends! Just ask for the main room!

I had a fantastic night at champagne and chocolate for a birthday party! They also hosted a local…read morebaker, breadgirl, and she sold the yummiest pastries! They created a paired drink menu which made the event so much more fun! The atmosphere is pretty dark with fun music and great service. I can't speak for the food, but the truffle fries were great aps!

Omg, I just love this store...the owners name is Debbie and she can educate you on everything in…read morethis upscale gift shop!! She is the sweetest! I came to the store to specifically buy some candy bars that I saw on Facebook. They are perfect for gifting! I found them immediately and was in heaven. Debbie explained them to me and there I went picking and choosing.... I ended up with 15 bars and was happy as a LARK to gift these out! Needless to say I went back for another 10 candy bars as I found the bourbon and pecan pie was my favorite and I needed more for myself and others. I'll post a pic and you can see the description of these candy bars! Thank you Debbie for the wonderful customer service and the candy bar you gifted me, I'll be seeing you soon when I need a unique gift!

This is the cutest gift shop ~ love Mimi & her mom!! Great products, always bringing in new and fun…read moreitems. This is my go to spot for gifts ~ they never disappoint and I have never walked out empty handed. Quality of all the products in their boutique are top notch!

My favorite food is charcuterie. The bigger the board, the better. The more selection, the happier…read moreI am. I am a grazer. During the pandemic, I have noticed a lot of places offer charcuterie, even if you aren't having an event. I found Hosted on Instagram and wanted to give them a try! They had so many options! I decided to order for Thanksgiving! The staff was so helpful in assisting with the order. And they deliver! Contact free delivery! One thing I loved the most, besides the delicious selection, was the staff gives you a list of what's on the board AND they support other local businesses!!!! I was able to support 5 local businesses by ordering this appetizer! I will order from Hosted again! And don't forget, they cater events as well!

From the ordering process, to communication throughout, to the actual board itself, hosted…read morecharcuterie was absolutely perfect. It was super easy to place my order and make necessary changes before the delivery date. They were able to accommodate all my food allergies and the delivery process was seamless. The board itself was GORGEOUS. There were so many thoughtful little touches and the contents curated all worked so well together. It was perfect for our two person road trip and lasted into the next day. Hosted would definitely be my first choice for ordering a charcuterie board in the future. It made my life a lot easier not having to make it myself.

A lovely and bountiful selection of olive oil and vinegars to sample. The staff person who helped…read moreus was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I will certainly be back to purchase more.

Great find in the newly opened Great Western Marketplace in NW Reno right off Interstate 80. Fun…read moreand convenient to check out on your Reno roadtrip. Free samples caught my attention and striking up friendly conversation with the owner Karla MacLeod really showed you can deliver wonderful customer service without being pushy. Loved it! They have a huge line up of spices, anything for a simple to gourmet chef and fun country items. I was ECSTATIC to see she sells Nevada Brining Company pickles - handcrafted in the Silver State - Wahoo!! I just watched a story on channel 2 news about this start-up pickling genius and it was on my list to check out. Fell into my lap visiting this boutique. I bought the Boozy Pickle with Whiskey and Fresno Peppers and the fast selling Ruby Red Onions Sweet & Sour. Prices are reasonable and lower than what other outlets charge for this popular pickling company. I can't wait to try the cauliflower when she gets it from the manufacturer. I appreciate the attention to detail wrapping each jar in purple gift wrap paper and placing into a crafty gift bag. I'm coming here for a last minute gift ideas! Really convenient they take plastic considering how small this establishment is. What's cash? Next time, I'm going for the red spicy salt for Bloody Marys!