We wanted you to be among the first to know that, after much thinking and soul searching, we have decided to sell Duckworth Beach Gourmet. It was a difficult decision, and it wasn’t until we found the right buyer that we became 100% comfortable with the move.
We have had a great run, but we have realized that as individuals we have slightly different passions to pursue. The sale will allow Ken to focus entirely on his restaurant, Duckworth’s Bistrot, which continues to exceed its own stellar reputation. Matt and I want to devote our energies to the catering and personal chef services business. Matt will continue to prepare for catering events using the kitchen at 24 Washington Street, honoring all existing catering commitments and taking new reservations as well.
A Word about the Buyer
Kathleen Erickson has a well-deserved reputation as one of Gloucester’s most knowledgeable wine aficionados. She has worked in all aspects of the wine business, including restaurant, retail, distribution, and education. Most recently, she revamped the wine program at Seabreeze Liquors as their wine manager, and began teaching her wine education classes at Latitude 43 and Alchemy. But, this is her first venture as a business owner, something she has been preparing for over many years. She has chosen the name Savour Wine & Cheese for her new venture. It will offer a greatly expanded wine department along with a gourmet deli featuring some of the same fine cheeses you’ve come to love at DBG.
A Word about Logistics
The store will remain open until mid-May as Duckworth Beach Gourmet. Beginning this week, Kathleen will be working in the store to meet customers and get familiar with our operation. During this time prepared foods and sandwiches will be available, but as we work through our inventory the selections may be lean. For those customers who rely on our prepared foods, we will begin taking special orders so that you may continue to enjoy your favorite items. Please identify yourself the next time you are in the store if you are interested in becoming a "personal chef" customer. For those of you who have gift certificates, you can redeem them this month, though Kathleen has agreed to honor them during the first six months the new store is open. In May, the store may close briefly while Kathleen and Bob renovate the space to accommodate their new concept.
A Farewell and a Greeting
We will continue to host wine tasting events through mid-May and Kathleen will begin promoting her 5-part wine education series, which starts Tuesday, April 26th, at 7:30 p.m. at 24 Washington Street. Check Kathleen’s website, www.thewinephd.com for details, and stay tuned for many more exciting things to come. We hope many of you will stop by to meet the new owners and allow us to thank you in person for your patronage. We are tremendously indebted to you, our customers, for supporting us in so many ways.
Sincerely,
John Lamirande
Duckworth Beach Gourmet
Good Morning Gloucester 
Will they still have Trupiano’s sausages?
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As we all do, I hope this move is the best for all involved. I attended a Sake tasting there a couple of weeks ago. It was really, really done well. The Sake rep was passionate and quite knowledgable. The appitizers were co-prepared with the Midori Chinese Japanese Bistro in the plaza next door. Good luck!
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