The number one question I’m always asked as we wind down a season is “Do you go to Florida in your off season?” I WISH!! The day we close the shop in October, we shift gears and start to prepare for the next season. I’m the only one in Chicago who thinks the winter goes too […]
I absolutely love getting out of the daily routine at Capannari’s to teach. I just returned from the University of Wisconsin, Madison where I was invited to talk at a 2-day short course for new and “almost in the industry” ice cream shop owners. The class was a mix of people, from some who have […]
Capannari Ice Cream is proud to announce a new partnership with a local superstar. Caps is now an official sponsor of Kevin McDowell – a Team USA Triathlete who has set his sights on the 2020 Olympics. Kevin is an exceptional person first and foremost. The fact that he is also a world-class athlete is […]
Well, we asked for it. Thank you to everyone that took time out to answer our survey. We received 245 responses. Some reaffirming comments, some constructive suggestions and NO negative comments. On the positive side, one hundred percent of the 245 surveyed said they would highly recommend us to others. We are very proud of […]
Mark your Calendars! We’ve just finished planning all the wonderful events we host every summer including: Coolest School Promotion (featuring 13 area schools) 8 Concerts-in-the-Park 3 Mooovie Nights 5 “I Pledge” dates in July All this in anticipation for yet another great year of “Gathering ‘Round” at Capannari Ice Cream. First Up – Easter Egg […]
Well, there’s no complaining here at Caps. We have pretty much dodged a bullet with this warmer weather – which has us REALLY thinking about Spring! 2017 marks our 16th season. I still cannot believe how time flies. We’ve been so lucky and blessed with all our wonderful customers, the awards and recognitions we’ve received, […]
I suppose we need to look at the bright side. January’s rain could have been snow. If the sun would ever surface from behind these relentless clouds, we would know that sunset slowly inches later and later into the evening. And this is a GOOD thing because it means we are closer and closer to […]
Despite the winter closing of our retail shop every year at the end of October, the elves at Capannari were incredibly busy throughout this 2016 Holiday Season, from Small Business Saturday, to 12 Days of Christmas, to our Holiday Gift Card and Pints-To-Go programs. Add to all that, our Corporate Gift and Ship Ice Cream […]
Still wondering what to get Aunt Sue in California for the holidays? Or your brother and his family in Michigan? Did you know you can ship 6 pints of your hometown favorite nationwide? Capannari Ice Cream, along with our expert shipping partner Foody Direct, will be celebrating 12 Days of Christmas with a great […]
Fall in Chicago is usually a time to take in the colors, put away the lawn furniture and dig out the heavy coats – not this year! Chicago happily embraced an incredible post-season in baseball. Thanks to our “Boys of Summer,” the 108-year draught is OVER. What a fantastic ride it was – and still […]