Neighborly Gifts Journal
Our Stories
Meet the small businesses, makers and neighbors behind every Neighborly gift.
Feb 14, 2025 · 11 min read
From Bartender to Business Owner: How Lovejoy's is Redefining the Bloody Mary Experience and Giving Back
Bloody Mary, Bloody Roman, Bloody Maria, and Red Snapper—what do they all have in common? While the names might not be familiar to the everyday cocktail lover, they’re second nature to Charles...Read the story →
Feb 7, 2025 · 8 min read
Jersey Jo’s – A Black-Owned Family Business Bringing Philly Flavor to Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota is home to a vibrant community of small businesses, each with a unique story to share. During Black History Month, we’re celebrating the Black-owned businesses that add culture, flavor, and...Read the story →
Dec 23, 2024 · 7 min read
Costa’s Candies – A Legacy of Handmade Caramels, Truffles, and Chocolates
Meet the Sweethearts Behind Costa’s Candies: Julie & Grant For over a century, Costa’s Candies has been delighting sweet tooths far and wide with its handmade caramels, truffles, and chocolates. But behind...Read the story →
Dec 4, 2024 · 4 min read
Pasquale’s Pizzeria – A Local Favorite for Authentic Italian Flavor
In Rochester, Minnesota, we have a number of authentic local restaurants, ranging in cuisine from Thai and Latin American styles to Chinese and Filipino fare. We decided to take a bite out...Read the story →
Nov 25, 2024 · 3 min read
The Power of Gifting Local: Why It Matters More Than Ever
As the holiday season draws near, we at Neighborly Gifts are reflecting on how meaningful this time of year is for both gift-givers and recipients alike. When it comes to finding the...Read the story →
Nov 23, 2024 · 5 min read
Neighborly Gifts 2024-25 Holiday Collection Launch
We’re excited to announce the launch of our 2024-25 holiday collection, featuring beloved neighborhood staples that have been an essential part of Neighborly Gifts' success over the past few years. In addition,...Read the story →
Sep 24, 2024 · 3 min read
Changes to the Restaurant Voucher program
We have made some improvements to our Restaurant Voucher program to make it easier for you. Starting October 1st, we will implement the following changes: 1. We are removing the 10%...Read the story →
Aug 26, 2024 · 2 min read
Neighborly Gifts donates $500 to The Village Agricultural Cooperative through Eat Local August campaign
Throughout the month of August, Neighborly Gifts encouraged Restaurant Voucher card-holders to redeem their gifts at one of the two dozen small businesses included in our program. For every card redeemed...Read the story →
Aug 26, 2024 · 8 min read
A first look at some of the new gifts in the Neighborly holiday collection
With the launch of our 2023-24 holiday collection, we are delighted to bring back many of the neighborhood staples that have been part of Neighborly Gifts’ success the past few years. We...Read the story →Invalid password
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