Delectable Fine Foods Closes Its Doors After Seven Years of Business
/Cheese shop and artisan food store Delectable Fine Foods closed its doors after seven years of business at Heritage Plaza on Saturday.
Rumgay’s business had hosted French culture lessons for elementary school students in March. Photo by David Tuan bui.
Owner Christel Rumgay made the decision to close the shop as it celebrated its seventh anniversary since opening at the Heritage Plaza on Lansdowne Street.
Rumgay posted a note at her checkout counter explaining her situation, citing inflation, labour shortage and lack of business as several reasons for her closure.
Dear Friends,
Can you believe seven unforgettable years have gone by since I first opened the store in May of 2016?
With it being my anniversary, it makes it that much harder to share and difficult to announce. I have decided to hang up my hat and close the store.
Post COVID has presented another set of challenges. The reduction in business during this economic down-turn, the on-going supply chain issues, labour shortages and the never-ending price increases of everything has slowly taken its toll.
On Saturday, May 20th I will close the doors for one last time. The clearance sale is happening now.
I will miss you and our chats so much. It has been a real pleasure to have met and gotten to know you. I truly think of you as a friend and not just as a customer. Thank you for being there.
Over the years, I have been blessed and privileged to work with an amazing team of individuals and friends. In turn, we were all blessed to be part of so many of your celebrations and life events. I cannot thank you and my staff enough for your loyalty and support over the years.
Thank you so much for your kindness and the wonderful memories.
Until we connect again.
Hugs,
Christel
