As Halloween approaches, two candy stores in Massachusetts and Rhode Island have been recognized by Tasting Table as the best in their respective states. The shops make perfect stops for Halloween holiday treats.
Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie
In Massachusetts, Salem’s Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie, established in 1806, stands out as America’s first candy store. The fourth-generation candy makers are renowned for their holiday-themed chocolates and nostalgic candies like the peppermint Salem Gibraltar and old-fashioned molasses Blackjacks.
Ye Olde Pepper Companie’s flagship shop is at 122 Derby St. in Salem. The company also operates a storefront at 59 Main St. in North Andover. In addition to its brick-and-mortar locations, Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie also operates online.
Chocolate Delicacy
In Rhode Island, the Chocolate Delicacy in Warwick, owned by Dave and Marie Schaller, offers handcrafted chocolates, including fruit chocolates, sugar-free options, and some non-chocolate treats.
At this time of year, the Chocolate Delicacy offers several delicious types of Halloween candies, including sour orange pumpkins, chocolate mummy pops, gummi teeth and spiders, and chocolate skull pops…