The buttercreams, peanut butter cups, chocolate covered nuts and sea salt sprinkled caramels were all recommended. With the holiday and pending snowcast, the window to surprise their wives and girlfriends was swiftly closing. Yes she loved sweets. According to company lore, it was a competitors product, and Herman liked it so much that he bought the recipe. We couldn't do it without all of you. Stay tuned and we will post a few more "reasons" in the next few days. Severna Park, MD 21146. We hope you received your Christmas card this year, she was determined to get them sent. You guys rock. *Saturday both locations close at 3:00*, Here are some of the other reasons our customers gave to give Rhebs for the holidays: Because Rhebs says "I love you" It's Tradition Because it's not Christmas without it Nothing makes people happier than seeing that so familiar box. Sorry everyone. Over time, Herman expanded by digging out the front yard and putting in the store (1955), buying the building two doors up (1960), and constructing a three-story facility on an adjacent lot (1983). Then with every purchase, you can spin the wheel for a chance to win a prize. This year we will close for 3 weeks instead of the usual 2. Remember in the original film when Wonka tells Charlie that hes won the grand and glorious jackpot, and Charlie figures its a lifetime supply of chocolate? We will be here today, July 31 from 10 am - 3 pm and tomorrow, August 1 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. 
You will then be asked for a date and a time for pick-up. We are sorry for any inconvenience but we hope you agree that they deserve an extra day of rest before the Holiday rush begins. And thats where Rhebs candy has been made ever since. When asked if theyve ever been inside, Donohue and Mayers eyes widen at the thought of such a golden-ticket opportunity. So why mess with a good thing?.
The Ruxton native says he was in the right place at the right time. Louis groomed his son, Albert, to take over the retail operation and helped his son-in-law, Edwin Harger (Wynns father), establish a wholesale business. Please bear with us as we try to get the orders we have packed and out. Just like that, Charlie goes from wide-eyed outsider to realizing every kids dream of owning a candy factory. Thats particularly evident in signature confections like the chocolate crabs. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accomodate that. We thank you for your support not only during this difficult time but through all the years. Harger pauses by the back door, near rows of time cards, and ponders the inevitable Willy Wonka comparison. They balance salty and sweet thanks to a dash of Old Bay seasoning, which makes a surprisingly fitting complement to dark or milk chocolate shaped like Maryland crabs. Regardless of where they lived they would build a second home at their church as their faith was central to their life. A few specials that may help you fill your Easter baskets - 2 Pound Assorted boxes (little bit of all the favorites) $30.00, Jelly Bean Baskets $4.00, Easter Rounds $5.00, Jelly Beans $1.00, 6 oz solid rabbits $7.00. We took all your feedback from last year and have added another Advent Calendar. This is our annual vacation closure which allows us to have all maintenance done for the coming busy holiday season.
A little reminder, Wilkens Ave Summer hours for SATURDAYS are now 8:30-2:00. Just a note to let you know, we will be closing for vacation as we do every year in order to have all of our maintenance work done. 
Owner Paul Wockenfuss is a third-generation candymaker. We have shut the internet down until we can get back in here to work. Visit us at rhebs.com. We will return on Tuesday, July 28th at 10:00 am. We can not take any orders over the phone or through e-mail. You know, the biggest changes in the candy industry came after World War II, when people got exposed to other cultures and came back having experienced other foods. Mom is also survived by her sister-in-law, Nelda Thomas of Centerville MD. When we were younger my mom would often take us to Lexington Market. We are still highly recommended placing an order for either pick up or mail. Did you order this or did someone else order it for you. Its personalized, not like a factory., They look wistfully toward the house, where Rhebs candymakers can be seen through the slatted windows of the basement, which is partially above ground. Please keep an eye on this page for further information. You will also get a chance to spin the wheel for an additional prize! Please call your order in ahead and we will bring it out to your car for you. We will be saying thanks to all you fantastic customers, just keep an eye out in the up coming days for gift giving and freebies! You must have the identification card to receive the free gift. We are hanging in there and still planning on remaining open for all of your chocolate needs. Taste good chocolate delice and tasty chocolate truffles that are offered at this cafe. We appreciate all of you so much.
Before sunrise, people brave the frigid temperatures and line up in front of what appears to be a garage behind the house. Around the Christmas and Valentines Day holidays, a curious thing happens outside a Wilkens Avenue row house near Saint Agnes Hospital. What did people search for similar to candy stores near 3352 Wilkens Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229? We have a very limited staff at this point. Marge Plott is something of a legend at Wockenfuss, having worked there for 24 years and a grand total of 60 years at local candy companies (most of them with Miss America Candy). She enjoyed watching jeopardy and wheel of fortune. Last mail orders will go out on Wednesday, July 1st. *** Our Sales Ladies are awesome!! Services will be held on Friday December 28, 2018 at 1:00pm in the Severna Park United Methodist Church 731 Benfield Rd. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Also, HAPPY 103RD BIRTHDAY TO US. Rheb's candies would like to honor all of our veterans. After a pause, she adds: And also chocolate-covered walnuts and cashews. About every 15 minutes, he stirs the mixture with what looks like a canoe paddle.
This Friday, June 14th, we will be celebrating our 102nd Birthday!!! The Wockenfuss creation story took root in East Baltimore, with Charles first making candy in a building behind his house on Chase Street and later in the basement of a house on Southern Avenue. The kids calendars are filled with milk chocolate pieces only and are $15.50. Pat fell in love and married Roy G. Kidwell on June 24th, 1955. Advent calendars are now available in the store for walk in purchase.
Hello all. Harger notes that much of the machinery dates to the 1940s and says that most of his employees have been with me forever and ever, 20 to 25 years. When asked what has changed over the years, Harger looks baffled. Once the internet is back up on Monday we will again be accepting online orders for SHIPPING ONLY.
God bless you Jo! Its getting a little dull on top. We will re-open on July 15th with normal business hours. There may be a line outside, but don't panic, it's just because of the 10 person limit. Walking through the companys labyrinthine facility in Northeast Baltimorewhich includes its flagship shop at Belair Road and Frankford AvenueWockenfuss says hes planning to, one day, turn the company over to his three daughters: Chris, Janice, and Jennifer. This is old-time fudge., Koch picks up the kettle and pours its contents into four shallow trays and sets the trays on racks to cool. - The Rheb Family. We will prevail and we will all come back even stronger. I started out cleaning trays and emptying trash cans, says David, who has a baby face and looks even younger than his age. Thank you so much to all of our wonderful customers. During the last 35 years Pat worked on church luncheons and preparing and bringing meals to families experiencing a difficult time. Tomorrow we will be Celebrating 102 years in business! You may pick up from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday thru Friday. Thats fondant on my jacket, he says. We can't tell you how much we appreciate each and every one of you. It's our little way of saying THANKS! The Easter holiday is fast approaching and you all know how crowded we get so we would ask that you remain in line outside (at a safe distance apart) and we will have someone direct you when you can enter the store. Its a fun business, says Rhebs president Wynn Harger. No same day pick-ups so please plan to place your order accordingly. During that last scene, Charlie, looking concerned, asks Wonka if he can bring his family along. I heard one person even drove all the way up from Annapolis. We have received a few other top reasons and the winner is: Because it's the BEST!!! When Rhebs shop door opens at 8:30 a.m.not a minute earlier, or lateryou get an inkling why. The Wilkens Avenue location IS OPEN. After they pass through, a woman sitting on a stool uses a pointed stick (which looks like a thin skewer) to put a distinctive marking on the top of each piece. Stop in and grab one today for that special someone. Around the corner, another woman plucks the coconut-cream balls off the trays and places them in rows of five on a conveyor belt that pulls them through a shower of milk chocolate.
Our store and factory will remain closed, but we will continue to ship candy as long as our supply lasts. Get your meal started with great chocolate milk. If your loved ones can't make it home this year, you can send home to them. See more. We will use an ice pack for all orders. Mary Donohue stands in line at 7:30 a.m., the week before Christmas. God bless America. Imore, Awesome selection and great service! You cant sell chocolate in 100-degree weather without air conditioning. 2. Our prayers also go out to all of those suffering in any way because of this situation. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Id love to work here for 40 years, he says. According to Buppert, Spector expanded into three adjoining houses, and after outgrowing them, built the Caton Avenue factory in the 1950s. I worked my way up to Easter bunnies and eventually into the kitchen..
Baltimore has a long tradition of candy and chocolatiers, and Rhebs is definitely one of the cornerstones of that legacy. Set your alarm to make sure you get your order in. Thats just the beginning, Wonka tells him, before asking Charlie what he thinks of the chocolate factory. How cool is that? Please visit rhebs.com to place your order. The likes of Wockenfuss and Mary Sue started this way, too. The answer: He lived happily ever after.. It's a no hassle gift. If you would like to ship to MD, NJ, DE, PA or VA you may choose ground shipping.
We will re-open with regular business hours on Tuesday, September 3rd. We will re-open with regular business hours on Tuesday, September 3rd. She loved her church role as Wedding Coordinator. The only way we take orders is over our Website and the telephone. I would, he says. I gift it, because I know its the best., I always come for dark chocolate, vanilla butter creams, and caramels, notes Donohue. We have reported it but so far, Instagram has not removed it. Inexpensive. Joseph Marana and The Baltimore Food Chronicle, or baltimorefoodchronicle.com 2015. The soldiers had European chocolateat that time, chocolate was much bigger in Europe than it was in the United States. In her thoughtfulness she remembered and encouraged family & friends with a card or note on our birthday, holidays, as well as, sad times reminding us we were not forgotten. Tomorrow, November 11, stop in the store, show your veterans identification card and receive a free 1/2 pound box of chocolate. Advent Calendars are back!!!!! We can also do a hand delivery for you on Thursday's if you are within 20 miles of our store. Survived by her three children, six grandchildren and one great grandchild: son, Michael James Kidwell & his wife Susan & their daughter Brittney of Burlingame CA; daughter Cynthia Lynn Myers & her husband Jay & their son Eric of Arnold MD- daughter Karen Adams & her husband Donald & their children: Paige & Zach Cousino & their son Mason, Thomas Adams, and Samuel Adams of Ann Arbor MI. We will not be able to accommodate same day Saturday pick-ups at this time and would ask that if you need to pick up on Saturday, please call at least 1 day in advance for that. You can always give us a call at 410-644-4321 with any questions. I'm giving this a three star because they have almost every type of American made candy, the problem I have with it is how they portray elementary/middle school girls excited when eating candy and depressed when eating leafy greens. If you need candy shipped or delivered, please have your order in by 12:00 pm, Wednesday, June 17th. Sorry, we will not be able to accept orders by phone. She got her caramels. Don't forget the big kids in your life also.
We still have a good selection available at both locations, get them while they last!! We will pack and get everything out in the order that they come in. We have 3 family members who have agreed to come in and pack orders. There is a $10.00 charge for that and we ask that you call to place that order.
Theres no way we can increase production at this location. We will be allowing 2 people in the store at a time and masks are required. Our Sales Ladies are awesome!! Hi folks. The owner was verymore, establishments. Its still made by handthats the best part about it. It worked for a long time, but now, were maxed out here, says Paul, who grew up in the Belair Road house and started full-time with his dad in 1971. In honor of Mothers everywhere (and to make it easier to get their candy to them) we have decided to offer curb side pickup for at least the next 2 weeks beginning Monday. Your chocolate will melt very quickly. Just as I remembered, delicious and silky smooth, with the compelling aromatic of freshly made chocolate. Harger steps into a long room with a low ceiling and fluorescent lights. Adult Advent Calendars will be $23.85 and is now deep enough to hold all our candies! The company was named after the daughters of his partner, Harry Gerwig, who passed away the following year. Our Kiosk, in Towson, at The Shops at Kenilworth, will close at 3:00 pm on Friday, June 28th and will re-open on Monday, July 15th with normal business hours. Eventually, Louis developed recipes for centers (such as butter creams and caramels) that Esther hand-dipped in chocolate, and these proved to be extremely popular, so they converted their garage into a candy shop in 1950. Place Monday, pickup on Friday. We are taking pre-orders for advent calendars. Thank you all so much for all of your support during this time. Hi everyone.
Supplies are limited. Copyright 2010 - 22 Barranco Severna Park Funeral Home & Cremation Care, P.A.. All Rights Reserved.Funeral Home Website by Batesville, Inc. | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources. Through Roys promotions at the Chessie System Railroad (now CSX) they moved several times, between Maryland to Michigan to Ohio to Maryland back to Ohio and ultimately settling in Maryland where they retired. Contributions can be made to either Severna Park UMC, PKD foundation or an organization of your choosing. Please bare with us as we still have a very limited staff. Make sure to bring your military ID, DD214 or your license that says "Veteran" on it! Except for my mom, notes Wynn, there are no more Rhebs, though Im half a Rheb. Until recently, his mother, Esther Rheb Harger, whos now 92, worked a few hours a week at the shop. We are trying so very hard to follow all of the rules and still be able to be there for all of you and your Easter traditions. We will resume with summer shipping on Wednesday, July 29th. Love me some truffles! Don't forget, Father's Day is next Sunday, June 21st. Louis concocted his own recipes and initially sold candy two or three days a week at city markets: hed sell at Belair and Esther would sell at Hollins. Seeing her, Koch smiles and shakes his head. Again, we thank you for your continued support and patience as we maneuver through this crazy time. The entire Rheb's family would like to thank each and every one of our awesome customers for bearing with us and being patient on Monday in the midst of all the chaos trying to get everyone's orders to them. Any other state MUST be overnight. Its not gated or architecturally grandjust a brick-fronted, blue-sided buildingbut Mary Sue rivals Wonka for brand recognition in this region, largely due to its ubiquitous chocolate eggs at Easter. Curbside is still encouraged. to allow us to assess inventory and make sure we have everything we have on and everything we are out of off to make things easier during the next 2 busy weeks before Easter. We are also still shipping and will be moving to Summer shipping mode after next week so stay tuned for information on that. A lot of people are asking about on line ordering. If you need your chocolate fix, come see us. For that reason, we have decided to give them an extra long Labor Day Weekend. We are sorry to say we will be closing at 5:00 today. And I dont even eat candy. As I'm walking to self check out a Mel calls me over to the counter and 'says I canmore. Thank you again for all of your patience and all the encouraging posts. Love to all. Tomorrow is the last day to place your custom Advent Calendar order. FYI - The internet will be shut down from 2:00 pm Saturday 3/28 until Monday morning (3/30) sometime around 9:00 am. We encourage customers who want to minimize their time in public places to either call or go on line to place their orders for shipping or pick up in order to grab and go. It harkens back to an era when candymaking was a family business, often started by European immigrants who plied their trade in row-house basements and sold their products in small storefronts and city markets. People also searched for these near Baltimore: What are people saying about candy stores near 3352 Wilkens Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229? Please keep in mind, orders are between 3 and 4 days out. Hes making a batch of Baltimore Caramel Fudge, which is a rarity in that it didnt originate with Herman. A little reminder, both locations will be closing tomorrow at 2:00pm.A little reminder, both locations will be closing tomorrow at 2:00pm. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. As of now, our store on Wilkens Avenue will be open.
The candy shop is great.more, Came in here to get a few things and after waiting 6 minuets on a long, I went to self check out. She worked as a secretary for the FBI under J. Edgar Hoover until they started a family. 3352 Wilkens Ave, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, The Best salted caramel chocolates I've ever had. We will be closed July 3rd through July 27th.
Together we can all get through this and soon business will return to normal. I cant pick up that sugar like I used to. If your Valentine loves the salty-sweet type of treat, a dozen of the crabs might be the perfect gift for them! As a result, these Baltimore companies remain steeped in tradition, and their owners are surprisingly hands-on and fiercely proud of what they do. And nowhere is that tradition more evident than in the kitchen of David Koch, Wockenfusss head candymaker. We gave it a good try. Not quite sure how that happened. No, I had a degree in finance, he says, before quickly adding, but I do like to eat a lot, and I grew up eating Mary Sue candy. If you had an order placed for pick-up at Kenilworth we will have it available here on Wilkens Avenue. No PICK-UPS at all. My mother was a nurse at Saint Agnes, says Mayer, and she always got all of our candy from Rhebs., Ive been coming here a little over 40 years, says Lee Homens, whos been known to show up as early as five in the morning with his Dodge Caravan stocked with coffee and donuts for his fellow pilgrims. As a homemaker she stayed busy raising her three children. * Dont forget between 11-1:30 we will be cooking a complimentary lunch! You can have them mailed or pick them up at either of our locations. By that time, the line stretches down the block, and customers file inside, take a number, and stand shoulder to shoulder as their orders are filled by a half-dozen clerks who carefully hand-pack and gift wrap each box. VETERANS!!! We are closing for 3 weeks this year instead of 2. All custom orders are to be placed by November 15th! Patricia (Pat) Ann Kidwell, 83, of Severna Park, Md passed away at Anne Arundel Medical Center on Saturday evening, December 22, 2018. Hope also was drawn to the colorful and shiny foil wrappings of the Valentine hearts.
We have a curb side pickup area available as long as you place and pre-pay for your order. Once we hear of any changes to the policies in the city, we will update again. Its like youre shocking it. Already boxed and tied in Christmas finery. She enjoyed baking and making homemade candies for family & friends especially over the holidays. Born across the street at Saint Agnes, Harger is a third-generation candymaker. That being said, there may be some changes in the way orders and pick-ups are handled. The number of orders that came through was staggering. Please know that we are actively monitoring and following the CDC recommendations. The adult portrayed in the photos were of her wearing a catholic style school girl outfit - seems a bit 2000's to me and not what 2022 is. Just pull up front in your car at your specified time and we will have someone bring your order right to your car. He cant believe his luck, and neither can Buppert, who bought Mary Sue 10 years ago, when he was 23 years old. Its an item Im trying to develop for next Christmas, says Buppert. WE WILL BE UP AND RUNNING ON MONDAY MORNING. They balance salty and sweet thanks to a dash of Old Bay seasoning, which makes a surprisingly fitting complement to dark or milk chocolate shaped like Maryland crabs. December 1st is coming quick. It meant so much. We will return on Tuesday, July 28th. CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: The shops at Kenilworth will be closed until further notice which means our Kiosk will not be available. Dont forget to come out and get you Summer discount cards while supplies last!! Mom loved Maryland steamed crabs, Chartwells frosted crab soup, Rhebs buttercreams, chocolate covered cherries, and truffles are among her many favorites.as well as ice cream. Chocolate is one of those things that always makes you feel good., Dressed casually in a Ravens cap and jeans, Harger sits behind a desk in an upstairs office inside the Wilkens Avenue house. Still coming here for my chocolate candies. Just a quick update - Baltimore City has continued Stay at home orders so our store is still closed for walk in business. We appreciate & treasure Jo Burka who donated her kidney to mom in 2012. First come, first serve. We will have the website back up Monday afternoon. Thank you all so much for all of your patience through this. While right now the store is still closed, curb side pick-ups are still available between 10 and 3 Tuesday - Friday and 10:00 am on Saturday's. Patricia and Roy were car hobbyists owning several antique Plymouths and were members of several car clubs (National Mid-Atlantic Plymouth Club, National Capital Region-Antique Automotive Club of America, and Chesapeake Region of the AACA). He died in 1995, at the age of 86, and Buppert bought the company six years later. We are closed on Sunday and Monday. If we are able, we will put the web site back up in the next few days, please check back with us. We are again accepting on line orders for shipping ONLY. Her favorite sports team was the Orioles. The best in Bmore! We are continuously cleaning and disinfecting on a regular basis, especially in high traffic areas, as well as enforcing all other CDC protocalls. Please don't hesitate to call us if you don't see something you want online and we will be happy to take your order over the phone. Whod have thought that when I was 10 years old eating that Mary Sue pecan-nougat egg that, one day, Id be in charge of making them?, There was something of a learning curve, but Buppert says hes now involved in practically every facet of the business, from ordering ingredients to tinkering with the machinery. Adding a business to Yelp is always free. Please have your orders in before 12:00 pm on 7/1 in order to have them go out. We have 1/2 pound milk and dark assorted in Valentine boxes 1/2 price while supplies last. The only way to place an order with us is either at our website rhebs.com or over the telephone. If you call between 4 and 5 or on Saturday, you may get the answering machine. The internet is back up and running. See, the fundamentals of candy making are all the same. Theres a lot of chemistry involved in this. Please do not send your information. A cousin of Pauls, Koch, 33, has worked at Wockenfuss for 19 years. Sitting in an office down the hall from the sprawling production floor, Buppert smiles when asked if he had any previous experience with food or manufacturing at the time. When her family would visit Pat and they happened to meet one of her wedding couples she would introduce everyone by saying, and I did their wedding. She loved and looked forward to volunteering in the childrens clothing area of the SPUMCs Spring & Fall Yard Sales. (LogOut/ Call ahead curbside pick-ups are still encouraged. Please see this important message from Heavy Seas - You still might want to get your order in tomorrow at 10:00am and pickup on Saturday or Sunday. Halloween is creeping around the corner, but it's not the only thing brewing in the neighborhood. Born in Washington, D.C., she was a long time and active member of Severna Park United Methodist Church (SPUMC). Happy vacation. Okay everyone, here we go again. You may CALL in your order to customize your calendar up until November 15th. Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. The store and the factory are closed until further notice. I wish I would have taken photos but I didn't.". Thank you so much for your patience while we weather this storm together. With our new Create-a-box option, a lot of people are actually going in and picking chocolates that they want in the boxes themselves. When asked if hed ever like to do anything else, Koch ponders the question for a few moments. Experience Velvety Smooth Cold Brew & Brown Sugar Cold Foam. We will pack it a day or so ahead of time and it will be ready for you when you come on the day you chose.
Curbside pick-up will be available Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24th. All of the 1/2 price Valentine boxes have been sold. I get to make candy every day, he says. Wynn eventually took over for Albert, who had no children of his own. Our store will be CLOSED Wilkens Ave: Saturday, August 31st Sunday, Sept. 1st Monday, September 2nd. Count down starting December 1. We are sorry for any inconvenience but we hope you agree that they deserve an extra day of rest before the Holiday rush begins. You will still be able come into the Wilkins Ave store and custom pack your calendar but pre order ends tomorrow. Of course, we add new things every once in a while,like the sea-salt caramels and pecan turtles, which Rhebs now makes in addition to its cashew turtlesbut basically, people like our candy the way it is.