Founded in 1852, the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is a manufacturer and marketer of premium chocolate products. Ghirardelli is one of the few companies in America that controls the entire chocolate manufacturing process, from cocoa bean to finished product. This control over the manufacturing process combined with Ghirardelli's proprietary bean blend and unique methods of roasting and processing, ensures that you are rewarded with the highest quality and richest products. Ghirardelli has the richest heritage of any American chocolate company and continues to honor it to this day.
Porto’s Bakery and Café is a unique family-owned establishment serving California-Cuban-inspired dishes, that was cultivated through passion, dedication, and a commitment to quality and value.
From humble beginnings, Porto’s has grown to become one of the most successful bakeries in the nation over the last 50 years. Porto’s is known as an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike, attracting visitors from all over the country. Rosa Porto’s recipes and high standards continue to be carried on by her family, reflected in her motto “quality is the number one ingredient in everything we do.”
Among many accolades, Porto’s was ranked number 1 of the top 100 places to eat in the U.S. by Yelp, was named one of the Top Ten Most Photographed Businesses in the US as well as one of the Top Ten Most Reviewed Businesses in the US. In 2021 & 2022, Porto’s Bakery won “Best Bakery” for The Best of the Southland for the LA Times.
On average, Porto’s serves 14,000+ guests per day and employs 2,000+ staff members, all with varying skills, backgrounds, and levels of education.
In 2008, Melissa Ben-Ishay was fired from her job in advertising. Passionate about baking since childhood, Melissa decided to do what she loved and Baked by Melissa was born. Today, Baked by Melissa is famous for its signature, bite-size treats. With the idea that people should be able to taste more flavors without a post-dessert guilt trip, Melissa personally develops all of Baked by Melissa’s unique, bite-size creations and product offerings. Baked by Melissa operates 14 locations and ships nationwide.