Cheese, Charcuterie and More: Exploring Aperitivo with Amy Ruis
Description
Cliff DuVernois engages in a delicious and enlightening chat with Amy Ruis, a Michigander who has turned her passion for food into thriving businesses - Aperitivo and Art of the Table. They discuss the unique joys and challenges that come with running a gourmet store and the importance of providing diverse, high-quality products for customers.
In this episode, Amy discusses
- How to approach trying new things
- Making the experience of new cheeses fun
- What you can expect at Aperitivo
Show Notes:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:06 The Story of Aperitivo
01:41 Amy's Journey to Grand Rapids
02:53 The Birth of Art of the Table
04:05 Why Retail? Amy's Love for the Business
05:14 The Evolution of Art of the Table
08:00 The Creation of Aperitivo
09:42 The Art of Cheese and Wine
11:18 Educating Customers and Staff
15:14 Overcoming Challenges in Business
15:32 The Struggles of Running a Business Solo
18:39 Exploring the Cheese Shop Experience
18:54 The Art of Choosing and Tasting Cheese
21:34 The Unique Wine Collection at Aperitivo
23:01 Cheese Recommendations and Where to Find Us
United States
