Our Team
Dave Gadlin - Founder
After decades in the fine dining and high volume NYC food and wine industry I decided to start Dave's Meat & Nuts in 2015. My passion and goal is to create high quality unique flavors of amazing snack foods as well as provide a enjoyable, rewarding and secure working environment for my employees (the jokers below) and their families.
Hobbies: Video Games, Travel, Architecture as well as books on architecture, Lego, Art as well as books on Art, Baking, Technology.
Kat Gilliam - Director of Marketing and Operations Manager - Jill of all traits
Kat, like the rest of the team is a seasoned vet of the Restaurant & Hospitality industry. The only one on the team skilled & patient enough to manage Social Media she is the glue that holds the team together and keeps us connected with you.
In her spare time she fights crime under the pseudonym Killer Kat. Don't ask any questions about it, for your own safety.
Our Journey...
We are passionate artisans dedicated to crafting exceptional Chocolates, Sweets, Nuts, Tea and more that elevate your snacking experience. Our passion for learning (hence the name Study of Sweets), as well as our love of unique and classic flavor combinations, make us love what we do. Join us on a mouthwatering journey of gourmet delights, meticulously crafted with care and love.
Our Journey is a tale of passion and flavor, taking you through the remarkable evolution of Study of Sweets from a Chocolate shop in Oregon called Study of Sweets, to where we are today and may be tomorrow. From the bustling kitchens of New York City to the fertile lands of the West Coast we find ourselves in the heartland of the country making deliciousness for you. Our experience from TGIFriday's to Fine Dining, from Texas to Time Square restaurants, from Casinos to Cafes has exposed us to all the flavors the world has to offer. We research, read, travel and test to relentlessly pursue the perfect blends of taste, texture and quality. Explore the culinary experiences, the dedication to handcrafting exceptional snacks, the love and the heartwarming journey that has brought us to your table today.
Our Stuff...
From Sweet to Sour, Carmel to Chocolate, and anywhere in between is where you will find us. We make Freeze Dried Candy, Ice Cream, Coated Gummies, Chocolate Covered Everything and Confections galore. New items and test batches are always in the works.
Treat yourself, treat your loved ones, or the Dirt Man to some of the best candy in the multiverse. Over 50,000 items sold on TikTok with a 4.9 Star Rating. Yup!
Premium Quality Ingredients!
'Premium Quality Ingredients' is the foundation of everything we create at Study Of Sweets. We believe that using the best Chocolates, Nuts, Flavors and Candies is essential to crafting outstanding products.
Our dedication to sourcing the finest ingredients ensures that each bite you take is a burst of authentic flavor and wholesome goodness. From Chocolate Coverture to perfectly roasted nuts, our commitment to excellence in ingredients sets us apart and guarantees a truly exceptional snacking experience.
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