Derby Street Shops announces two locally owned businesses will join the property in Spring 2020. Derby Street adds to its boutique treats with Gelato & Chill’s artisanal Italian gelato, and complements its pet-friendly amenities with the arrival of award-winning pet bakery, Polkadog Bakery. These exciting new openings follow the recent debut of two other local businesses, childrenswear brand Nantucket Kids, and Derby Street’s first fitness studio, Rev’d Indoor Cycling, further expanding Derby Street’s local retail community across fashion, fitness, dining and pet-friendly offerings. www.derbystshops.com
“Seeing this next wave of businesses arrive is a special moment for Derby Street. Shopping local has such a powerful impact on the community and our local businesses continue to receive an incredible response. This winter, we debuted Nantucket Kids and Rev’d, and supported small locally-owned shops with our holiday pop-up program; all of which were welcomed with open arms. Gelato & Chill and Polkadog Bakery are undoubtedly stand out additions to the neighborhood,” says Sherri Schuler, General Manager of Derby Street Shops.
Boston based family-owned gelato shop, Gelato & Chill will bring a taste of Italy to Hingham when it opens its first storefront outside of the city in Spring 2020. Named one of the best ice cream shops in Boston by Boston Magazine and Time Out Boston, Gelato & Chill offers small batch handmade gelato and sorbet inspired by award-winning Italian recipes. The shop was founded by husband and wife duo, Vincent and Sandra Turco, and is run with their two daughters, Annie and Alessandra. While living in Italy for almost three years, Vincent trained under a master Gelatiere in Milan and the Turco family travelled to every "best" gelato establishment to bring the freshest and most authentic gelato and sorbet to New England. Crafted in Gelato & Chill’s kitchen in Hingham, all flavors are made with the highest quality, natural ingredients, and never include additives or high fructose corn syrup. All ice creams are all made with locally sourced cream and use ingredients from Europe such as pistachios and hazelnuts. Guests will be more than delighted with rich and indulgent gelato flavors like Ricotta with Fig, Stracciatella, and Nocciola, and refreshingly sweet sorbets such as Pineapple with Rosemary and Satsuma Mandarin Orange. The shop will also offer many vegan-friendly, dairy-free, and gluten-free options. Supporting sustainability, all cups, spoons and napkins will be compostable and biodegradable. Upon opening, Gelato & Chill at Derby Street will join Gelato & Chill’s acclaimed storefront at Time Out Market in the Fenway.
Boston’s original boutique for dogs and cats, Polkadog Bakery, will launch its first South Shore store at Derby Street Shops in Spring 2020. The iconic neighborhood pet bakery, and a Boston Magazine Best of Boston 2019 winner, will offer its full line of signature, all-natural handcrafted treats, and a selection of accessories, toys, and supplies. As always, Polkadog judiciously curates its range of exceptional food and care products for dogs and cats. Its devoted enthusiasts and new South Shore customers will be able to bring their four-legged friends to the Derby Street shop and chat with the caring, knowledgeable staff while their dogs choose their own Cod Skins, Chicken Littles, Wonder Nuggets, and Clam Chowda Sticks among Polkadog’s beautiful candy shop displays. Unique to the Derby Street location will be Polkadog’s first in-store double wide freezer, offering a plentiful variety of raw and gently cooked alternative feeding options. The Derby Street shop will also feature Polkadog’s largest and most extensive treat counter, showcasing its fan-favorite treats and limited time only ‘catch-of-the-day’ specials. For added convenience, the new location will offer home delivery. www.polkadog.com