Gourmet Boutique  has been a staple of the fine chocolate movement in Boston for more than 15 years.  Being part of the Boston chocolate scene since 2003, it’s the creation of a gritty entrepreneur, Anya Zelfond who opened the Copley Square location when she was only 23.  This small business has been an innovator bringing in some of the most unique chocolate creations from across the globe.  For those that have visited, you can always rely on a huge selection of over 70+ vendors (in many cases small business operations) from around the world.  Gourmet Boutique is asking for your contribution in exchange for store credit (in-store or web ) + 25% off!!!

With COVID-19 hitting our shores here in the US, Gourmet Boutique is in dire need of your help! We are currently stocked with an amazing amount of inventory but unfortunately the business is down close to 90% since the outbreak began in early March. This not only effects Gourmet Boutique but the many smaller chocolate makers we buy from.   We need your support more than ever to help Gourmet Boutique and our chocolate community get through this time. 

Here is how you can help:
1.       Contribute an amount you feel comfortable to help support Gourmet Boutique and the craft chocolate community.

2.       Gourmet Boutique will give you your full contribution amount in product that you can use for up to 1 year from time of contribution.  In other words, when the world goes back to normal, we will be thrilled to have you use your contribution up (as a store credit).  In addition, when you come in you will also receive 25% off your purchase! 

Why are we taking this approach?  Because this will provide us the much needed capital infusion needed to survive the next few months (to pay our rent, pay our vendors and keep our employees paid)

3.       If you do venture out despite the “social distancing”, we continue to be open and we will be happy to see you.  Our hours are reduced to only 12-6 Wed-Sun for the upcoming few weeks at least.

4.       IN ADDITION: If you share this gofundme and contribute at least $10 dollars (which you will get as in store credit + 25% off), you will also get a free Macaron as a thank you! (Just take a screenshot of your share as reference).  Think of all the unique, corporate and birthday gift giving you can do or just a little self- mood lifter you can enjoy during this time. We are grateful for your support!

We wish you much health during this difficult time and of course fine chocolate always helps!

Warm regards,
Greg Presayzen
Husband of Anya (the entrepreneur/small business owner) and a chocolate fanatic!