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28 | 01945 1 Shubie's keeps stomachs growling By Hannah Chadwick Looking for gourmet foods, imported cheeses, artisan gifts, freshly-made prepared foods, and an extensive selection of wines, spirits, and craft beers? Your next stop is Shubie's. A family-owned-and-operated business for 74 years, the iconic store is renowned for finding and selecting only the best products for its customers from around the world. Doug Shube is a third-generation family member who has been working full time at Shubie's for 10 years. “First and foremost, we are a community-oriented store; everything we do revolves around our guests and our community," he said. "That's something my parents have always instilled." In 1948, Doug’s grandfather, Bill Shube, started Shubie's in a 500-square-foot liquor store attached to the former Shube's Market on Atlantic Avenue, where the CVS Pharmacy is now. George Shube, Doug's father, took over the business in 1976. George graduated from Bowdoin College in Maine and went right to work for Shubie's. He learned about the wines sold in the store, studying their histories and taste nuances, gradually expanding his palette until he could reliably pinpoint the best vintages for his store. Under George's ownership, Shubie's expanded from 500 square feet to 2,500 square feet. His wife, Carol, got involved in the store's operation. The Shube family upgraded the store from a 2,500-square-foot building to a 10,000-square-foot building. Carol expanded the store's product focus from food to gifts. "She wanted to bring in products. My mother really allowed the store to expand," Doug Shube said. Today, George and Carol own Shubie's together. In 2014, Shubie's hired chef Kate Hammond. After owning one of the North Shore’s most beloved restaurants, The Grapevine of Salem, Hammond moved on to create fresh food for Shubie's. Hammond brought her Mediterranean culinary background to Marblehead, which gives Shubie's a unique taste. COVID-19 became a nightmare for most small businesses, but Doug explained how Shubie's fared and how it will continue to take the pandemic very seriously. Shubie's was also fortunate enough to be named an essential business throughout the pandemic. It provided online ordering for curbside and delivery services, which it still uses today. “Marblehead is a really amazing community for small businesses; the people in town really watch out for the small businesses here," said Doug. "There is definitely a movement to shop local and keep local." Shubie's continues to invite guests in with a family-oriented and welcoming atmosphere. If you visit Shubie's, it's more than likely that you will be greeted by George, Carol and the rest of the family. 45 Photos: Vanessa Leroy Shubie's ranks among If it's cheese — and 1 2 3 4 Marblehead's iconic locales. other delicious delicacies — Shubie's has it. “First and foremost, we are a communityoriented store," said Doug Shube. Shubie's deli selection is enriched by chef Kate Hammond's skills.
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