Exploring the World of Gourmet Food Stores My fascination with upscale gourmet food shops began during my college years, working in the stockroom of Williams-Sonoma. Unpacking each KitchenAid mixer and rare Sichuan peanut sauce, I dreamed of a future filled with culinary luxuries like a high-end espresso machine and a top-of-the-line refrigerator. The Allure of […]