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§ 12 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, June 71968 Nuts About Chocolate is - more than a candy shop. Sure, you can indulge your sweet tooth with dozens of differ- ent kinds of delicious chocolate, candy, ice cream cones, and a wide | assortment of nuts from bar-b-q peanuts to Macadamian nuts. But stepping into this shop, newly opened on the east side of Queen Street, is like taking a journey back in time. And that's just the way owner Ken Koury wanted it. a, Mr. Koury told the Star last 'week that his intention when he bought the building last February was to open a chocalate shop. But as he went to work on the project, things just sort of evolved into a confectionary that one might have found in Port Perry about the turn of the century. ~The decor, the furnishings, the fixtures, the magnificent antique display counters, even the soft muted lighting, create an atmos- phere that is un-mistakeably Vic- . 5 a sas EJ ah = g¥ '. -- --" Fr oid orb TT AEF P 2 2 torian. Nuts About Chocolate is for those who love candy, and those who appreciate antiques and a trip back in time. In creating the interior of the store, Mr. Koury worked from an old photo of a Port Perry store in the 1890's, and the similarities are remarkable, right down to the rounded glass display cases, with the dark wood trim which Mr. Koury purchased from antique dealers. Candy shop a step back to Victorian era ~The peanut roster, 1890's is authentic, likewise the popcorn machine from the same era, and a, working cash register with the date 1889 on it. There is even a 1930's vintage candy bar dispenser, in working condition. Mr. Koury, whose background is in the construction industry, readily admits that when he came up with his idea for a chocolate shop, he didn't know much about retail sales or candy. But when the opportunity to buy the store came up, he jumped at it, and went to work completely re-designing the interior to create the Victorian atmosphere. "That's the way I am. When I get an idea, I like to move quick- ly," he said last week. And he has no shortage of ide- as about possible expansion on the main floor. He says his investment is considerable. The hard wood floor is fashioned from oak imported from Finland. But he's also brimming with confidence, not just with his own ideas, but the entire business sec- tion of downtown Port Perry. "I think it has a great future, it's a great community." He has bought a house here and plans to move his wife and young children from Toronto in the near future. And he's very pleased with re- ception the store has received since opening a little more than a week ago. * TRE ROTHER Tm | Su ona ¢ i An affable man who admits he loves to chat, Mr. Koury said he's getting a great kick out of talking to people when they come into the store, or stop at the peanut roaster outside on the sidewalk. As for the candy, well choco- late lovers will recognize the name Roger's from Victoria; Schneider's Reliable Sweets, and Belgian Truffles. If jellie bellies are your weak- ness, the store has a huge selec- tion. There's hard candy, soft can- dy, fancy candy for special occasions, peanut brittle, sponge toffee, large and small lolipops, 40 flavours of ice cream, and about a dozen different kinds of nuts. When asked how he came up with the name "Nuts About Choc- olate," he said he had been think- ing about 'crazy over chocalate, but adding the word nuts seemed a natural thing to do, since nuts and chocolate are among the main ~ items on sale. From the hand-fashioned sign outside, the special mirror glass above the front window, to the hard wood floors and the beautiful antique fixtures, this store is a unique way to step into the 1890's for a moment. and satisfy that sweet tooth at the same time. Ironically, Mr. Koury, a dia- betic, can't sample and nibble at the mouth-watering candies on sale in his new store. Nuts About Chocolate is open seven days per week until 10:00 PM. ' _s LAWN-BOY | Nuts About Chocolate, a new store on Queen Street in Port Perry is actually more than just a place to indulge your sweet tooth. Antique buffs will get a kick out of the decor and fixtures that give the store a remarkable aura of the 1890's. That's exactly what owner Ken Koury wanted. He's seen in above photo with employees Danielle Cliche and Eve Johnston. Details about this unique shop In the article. NEED PORT PERRY £2 LresTvLE - 700 PLAZA PHOTOCOPIES? all 085-8054 We can do them for you! Letter, Legal & Ledger. TOTAL HEALTH & BODY CARE Reduced & Enlarged. 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