Joy, Magic, and Fun: Revitalizing a 93-Year-Old Chocolate Shop

06/29/23 • 40 min

Located in Queens, NY, Aigner Chocolates has been serving chocolate treats and sweets for 93 years. When Rachel Kellner bought the longstanding chocolate shop with her husband, she brought values from a previous career in social work, prioritizing community service on both a small and large scale. In this live episode, hear from owner Rachel and Yelp Queens Community Manager Samantha B. about the importance of community and family to the business and how that has contributed to their success.

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