![]() So let’s enjoy the stories behind many of New York’s most famous confections and their creators, most of whom were in Brooklyn (Yeah, Brooklyn!) Later, we’ll get to the history of candy-making in the city, and visit some modern sweet shops and chocolatiers to sample today’s delectable offerings. By 1903, The New York Times declared that New York was “the pre-eminent candy city of the world, with more establishments engaged in its manufacture than any other city on earth.” In no other place could so many candies (and candy millionaires) be made. As the country’s premier shipping hub, small family-run confectioners expanded quickly, establishing national brands which are still favorites today. It was also the largest manufacturing metropolis in America many candy-making methods and equipment were invented in the Big Apple, as well as innovations in packaging and advertising. Why? First of all, for centuries NYC was the world’s largest sugar producer, attracting confectioners like bees to honey. Yet some of America’s (and the world’s) favorite sweets were created and produced in the city. We don’t associate New York City with candy like we do with hot dogs and bagels.
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