{"id":69847,"date":"2018-04-24T21:18:02","date_gmt":"2018-04-25T02:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.medill.northwestern.edu\/chicago\/?p=69847"},"modified":"2018-04-24T21:18:02","modified_gmt":"2018-04-25T02:18:02","slug":"local-candy-store-takes-customers-on-a-sweet-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.medill.northwestern.edu\/chicago\/local-candy-store-takes-customers-on-a-sweet-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"Local candy store takes customers on a sweet adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>By Loumay Alesali<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Medill Reports<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"dropcap\">Customers at Windy City Sweets come for the variety of handmade fine chocolates and candies, but they also get a unique experience.<\/p>\n<p>Store owner John Manchester builds strong relationship with shoppers through a welcoming customer service, making small conversations and having holiday or special-occasion-themed candy.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Creating sweets adventure in a local candy store\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/261547212?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nManchester also makes special sweets tailored to people\u2019s preferences, like dipping crunchy Cheetos in milk chocolate at one customer&#8217;s request.<\/p>\n<p>Windy City Sweets is located in the vibrant East Lakeview neighborhood where families and young people spoil their mind and soul with sweet tastes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"featurecaption\">Photo at top: The store is famous for its European licorice that is considered the gold standard for licorice. 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