Rowena's Inc. Makes Southern Living List of Favorites

Rowena's, Inc., creator and producer of gourmet cakes and foods in Norfolk, Va., is listed at number 132 in Southern Living magazine's annual "Favorites" issue, published in late spring.

(PRWEB) August 9, 2003 -- Rowena's, Inc., creator and producer of gourmet cakes and foods located at 758 West 22nd Street in Norfolk, Va., is featured in the lead story of Southern Living magazine's annual "Favorites" issue, published in late spring.

According to Dianne Young, executive editor of Southern Living Favorites 2003, "The story, '203 Favorite Shops,' lists the best and most beloved stores, markets, and shopping stops that our staff writers have found during their travels across our region. Throughout the story, we focus on the local landmarks as well as the surprising discoveries that sell everything from antiques to garden gadgets and from gourmet food products [like Rowena's] to handmade musical instruments and toys. In it we have singled [Rowena's] out as among the best."

Rowena's is listed under the category "Sweet Treats" and is number 132 on the overall list.

"We are delighted to be included on the Southern Living Favorites list this year!" said Rowena J. Fullinwider, founder. "It is a tribute to our dedicated staff and our wonderful products."

Rowena's celebrated its 20th anniversary on May 1, 2003. Located at 758 West 21st Street, Norfolk, VA 23517, the company is housed in a 15,000-square-foot facility containing a retail store, tearoom, offices, two warehouses and spacious kitchens. Rowena's employs 20 people full time and up to 125 seasonally. Its wholesale line of products can be found in over 2,000 gourmet and gift shops and catalogs across the United States, and to a limited extent, in Canada and Europe. Rowena's full-color retail mail order catalog is distributed to an ever-growing customer list throughout the world.

Rowena's website, http://www.rowenas.com , carries full-color pictures of all the products featured in its catalog and customers can order these delicious goodies 24 hours every day.

To find out more call 757-627-8699 or 800-627-8699, or email cameron@rowenas.com. Visit Rowena's on the Web at www.rowenas.com.

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