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Indie Influencers

Indie Influencers

Patriot Petroleum, Portsmouth, R.I.

The Giacobbis are local boys. Born and raised in Portsmouth, R.I., and educated in local public schools from kindergarten to high school, brothers Joe and Nick Giacobbi kept close to home despite earn...

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Local Flavor: Locali Healthy Convenience

From brisket and barbecue to whoopie pies, these “Local Flavor” menu items from CSP’s 2017, 2018 and 2019 independent retailers are serving up a taste of home. Locali means “community” or “where it...

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Local Flavor: Cookin’ From Scratch

Jul. 18, 2019

While Cookin’ From Scratch is known for its pan-fried chicken, it is famous for its Route 66 King of the Road Burger Challenge—an homage to its location on the storied road. Contestants must consume a...

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Local Flavor: Mendez Fuel

Jul. 18, 2019

“Our team’s goal has always been to make clean eating and drinking accessible to locals,” says Michael Mendez, owner of Mendez Fuels. In Miami, that means foods with a Cuban touch: Think corn and baco...

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The Delegation

Jul. 18, 2019

The 30 indies CSP has profiled over the past three years represent some of the savviest retailers in the United States. Here's the complete list: Retailer Location Year Featured...

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2019 Indie Influencers: Local Favorites

By Jackson Lewis, Greg Lindenberg and Samantha Oller on Jul. 18, 2019

It’s not easy being the small guy. There’s the squeeze of regulations, escalating demands of customers and crush of competition from larger chains with more capital and resources. The challenges ar...

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Full Stop Station, Louisville, Ky.

Jul. 18, 2019

Ask Kristopher Kelley, owner of Full Stop Station, about anything the store sells, and he can tell you exactly where it came from. The eggs and much of the meat are delivered from the local Kentuck...

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King Chicken Fillin’ Station, Tupelo, Miss.

Jul. 18, 2019

The spirit of Elvis, or perhaps the spirit of his stomach, lives on at King Chicken Fillin’ Station in Tupelo, Miss. A mural with his likeness and the phrase “Eat Like a King” adorn one wall. Chef ...

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Olmsted Falls Sunoco, Olmsted Falls, Ohio

Jul. 18, 2019

In the Cleveland suburb of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, is a viral c-store foodie hit. “This place is really one of a kind,” says one of many five-star reviews on Yelp for Olmsted Falls Sunoco. “I went in ...

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Local Flavor: Basecamp and Rations

Jul. 18, 2019

The rocky geography around Jackson Hole, Wyo., is known for its hiking, celebrities and the Sloshie, a frozen alcohol beverage. At Rations, the restaurant inside the Basecamp c-store, chef Brian Laugh...

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