Foodpreneur

Foodpreneur:

Jason Tenenbaum

About the Foodpreneur: 

My initial background was in the pharmaceutical industry.  I received my Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of California, Irvine and was working  for a contract research organization for a time before openiing Solomon's Gourmet Cookies.  After my worksite was closed, I decided to open a family business.  I work with my mother, and we make and sell cookies developed by her mom, my grandmother.

About the Solomon's Gourmet Cookies Biz:

Solomon's Gourmet Cookies specializes in delicious cookies, brownies, and bars.  Our recipes were handed down to us by my grandmother, Frieda Solomon.  We ship our products in gift boxes all across the country.  Each of our tasty cookies, brownies, and bars are all natural and made with fresh ingredients.  We don't use any preservatives or additives.

 Founded:

2003

Number of Employees: 

10

Clients: 

Law firms, theaters, grocery stores

Fun Food Story: 

Filming the Food Network show, Road Tasted, was a blast.  They called us two days before they wanted to film to let us know that we'd been selected and were going to be on the show.  Our cafe hadn't opened yet, and I had just gotten married that weekend!  It was a good thing I wasn't going on a honeymoon right away.  Everything went off super well, and the Deen brothers and all of their staff were as nice as you could possibly imagine.  We really enjoyed spending time with them  and sharing the experience of owning family businesses.

In the News: 

Food Network, Rachel Ray Show, Today Show, Chicago Tribune, WGN, ABC 

Why is Jason in the Food Biz?

It's much nice being in a business where the things you're around everyday won't kill you if you're not careful!

Contacting Solomon's Gourmet Cookies: 

Solomon's Gourmet Cookies
2222 N Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL  60614
(888) 384-8575
Website:  Solomon's Gourmet Cookies
Blog:  Solomon's Gourmet Cookies