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Nibble On This

Prepare for the Holidays with This Local Gift Shop

Nestled in Medina’s Historic District, Nibble Gourmet Food and Gift entices you to step up your daily dinner game and explore your culinary skills. With almost 3,200 square feet of gourmet products, there is no shortage of cuisines to explore and innovative kitchen tools to help hone your talent. From charcuterie board supplies to cookie sprinkles you’ll find unique, small batch brands available at Nibble.

Currently featuring flavors of fall, you’ll find pumpkin spice everything, along with those hearty autumn staples such as soup and stew mixes to ward off the chill in the air. Whether you’re looking to unite your family at the dinner table or amaze your holiday guests, Nibble has something to impress.

Melissa Ziogas, owner of Nibble and its sister store The Raspberry and Rose, specializes in stocking the finest products, many of which are made in the USA, including her own creations such as beer breads and muffin mixes. 

“I’ve raised three children and a hungry husband, and I’ve spent years refining the formulas for our house brand,” says Melissa. “Everyone in my family has different preferences, so when I would find something that everyone enjoyed, I knew I was on to something. And trust me, toddlers and teenagers can be brutally honest when it comes to food.”

In addition to her own line of products, Melissa stocks a full selection of spices, sauces, rubs, baking mixes, jams and cocktail mixes in addition to culinary tools and accessories such as towels, dishes, serving ware, and gadgets.

“Whether you’re cooking for a formal dinner gathering or creating a quiet, intimate meal at home, Nibble offers items that take dining and food preparation to the next level,” says Melissa. “When I look back and think of times when my family and friends have gathered, it almost always involves a meal, snack or beverage. In my own way, I want Nibble to help others to create their own special memories, enhance the bonds and ties their families share and to make those experiences the best they can be.”

As the holidays approach, Nibble is a must-stop on your shopping list, especially for the foodies in your life. 

“We are happy to create a custom-made gift basket for anyone on your list. With a little advance notice, we can create an amazing, affordable and eye-catching basket. Everyone loves to eat, right?” Melissa says. “We’re also happy to gift wrap any item you choose and you’ll leave our shop ready to head to your holiday soiree.”

In their bakery case, Nibble features the creations of local baker Blossom Bake Shoppe.  Specializing in hand-decorated, buttery cookies, Blossom creates mouthwatering confections that are as delicious as they are visually stunning. Whether you’re in the store for yourself and your family or to get the perfect gift, who can’t resist treating themselves to a sweet treat? 

“On November 2 and 3 from 5-8 p.m., we’ll be hosting our annual holiday open house,” says Melissa. “Everything will be 20% off storewide. We’ll be sampling holiday appetizers and goodies and previewing holiday décor and sampling dishes for my favorite time of year. I just adore the holidays! Starting with Thanksgiving, there’s just something really special and comforting about the holidays in Medina. Our town square looks like something from a Victorian postcard. I just love it.”  

Visit Nibble at 229 S. Court St. and be sure to follow the store on Facebook at Facebook.com/NibbleMedina and on Instagram at Instagram.com/NibbleMedina.