Rosalind Candy Castle

Rosalind Candy Castle traces its roots to Gust Zachos, a young Greek immigrant with a nose for business. Gust launched his career with a restaurant and soda fountain business, but it was his side enterprise – candy making – that stood the test of time. More than a century later, his confections still delight customers.

All in the Family
As a young girl, Elizabeth Crudden started working for Gust, wrapping candies and helping wherever needed. Soon she convinced her sister Lucy to join the Rosalind team. Since then, it’s remained a family operation. First came Elizabeth’s son Jim; now her grandchildren, Jennifer and Michael, run the show.

Sweet Meet
Elizabeth met her husband John at Rosalind’s lunch counter!

Recipe for Success
“We make everything from scratch,” Jennifer says. “Caramel. Peanut butter. Even our own citric acid. That attention to detail – you can taste it. It’s how you last 100 years.” (As for the actual recipes, only Jennifer and Michael are privy to those secrets. Some date back to Gust himself, translated from Greek to English.)

Old Meets New
Some things change, and some never will. Jennifer and Michael recently replaced the long-time retail store with a “candy castle” that doubled their storefront and transformed the shop into a true destination. But the heart of the business remains: hand-dipped chocolates, time-honored recipes and the original kitchen where Grandma Elizabeth once made lunch for the staff.

Why Peter’s^® Chocolate?
“We’ve found photos from the 1940s with Peter’s Chocolate boxes in the background – proof that our connection goes way back,” Michael notes. “It makes sense. We’ve always believed in using the best.”