The
Original Candy Kitchen, a.k.a. “Nick's,” Candy
Kitchen, Williamson Candy Kitchen, and The Kitchen, has
been an institution in the town of Williamson, New York
since its origin in 1890. It has been in the Boosalis
family for four generations and is currently owned and
operated by Mary Boosalis-Kostakis.
Originally an ice cream parlor, the business has slowly
evolved over the years into a family restaurant/candy
store. It offers traditional food with some Greek, Italian,
and Dutch specialties. Williamson is a predominantly
Dutch community, and selections like Dutch Lettuce and
a traditional candy known as Sugar Speck, or Sucre Spek,
can be found at the O.C.K. Sugar Speck is a hard candy
made from brown sugar and cider vinegar. Hand pulled
candy canes and ribbon candy, available in many interesting
flavors, are a traditional favorite at Christmas. Peanut
brittle is another fall and winter candy that can be
purchased from October through March. Chocolate
has become the main ingredient at the O.C.K. where customers
can choose from assorted candies to fill a customized
box with creams, truffles, clusters, caramels, and other
varieties for a personalized box of favorites. Molded
chocolates made from a variety of over one-thousand
molds dating from the 1800's can also be purchased year
round . Unique candy creations are available during
the Christmas, Valentine's, and Easter seasons. The
O.C.K. is one of the final remaining authentic candy
kitchens in the upstate New York region and boasts a
nostalgic 1950's era ambiance complete with a soda fountain,
chrome-rimmed stools, and wooden booths.
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