D&D Finer Foods x Unplugg’d
As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, small businesses have been pushed to the brink, particularly in college towns. In normal years, many owners stay in business thanks to a dependent and steady flow of supportive students that vanished for a vast portion of 2020.
Evanston, IL is no exception. According to experts, nearby Northwestern University accounts for a staggering $350 million in annual revenue towards stores in the area. With students recently returning to campus after six long months, many owners are either playing catch-up or closed shop altogether.
The D&D Finer Foods x Unplugg’d collaboration is intended to support their store during tribulating times while simultaneously celebrating the legendary local staples across the country that help shape many of our undergraduate careers.
Here’s to all the classic, mom-and-pop stops.
Here’s to D&D’s.
The Stories
To students and residents, D&D’s is more than just a one-stop shop — it’s a community. Dive into the story behind the store.
Campus, Community, and Coronavirus: One Mom-and-Pop Stop Navigates Uncharted Waters
In its 47-year-run, D&D Finer Foods — a local grocery store in Evanston, IL — has gained a cult following among nearby Northwestern students. But what happens when a pandemic hits and undergrads skip town?
Kosta Douvikas on Growing Up in the family grocery store and the importance of hospitality
We talked with D&D’s manager Kosta Douvikas about forging long-lasting relationships with students, the “black market” of groceries, and his favorite handcrafted sandwich on their menu.
The Products
Limited-edition designs available to order through our site, with fifty percent of all revenue going to D&D’s.
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