Shelf-ready products from the heart of Harlem

Founders Petrushka and Nick Larsen are long time Harlem residents who always dreamed of the ‘sweet life’ that so many generations in Sugar Hill sought. Combining their respective backgrounds of community involvement and culinary expertise, Sugar Hill Creamery was born.

Founder Essie Bartels grew up in Ghana where her love of spice began in her mother’s tiny kitchen. Essie later traveled the world, experimenting with flavors until she saw a demand for her homemade spices, and Essie Spice was born.

Teri Johnson is a native Texan who decided to make Harlem her permanent home. Inspired by her love of travel and fragrances, Teri uses the power of scent to share Harlem’s rich history through luxury candles.

Local legend Vy Higginsen grew up in a Harlem rooming house for folks coming from the South, India, and the Caribbean. Her bestselling hot sauce is a fusion of the three cultures.

In 2014, two Guinean brothers decided to recreate their favorite childhood drink. Today Ginjan is sold in over 90 stores, with a thriving e-commerce branch and local cafe.

Annabelle Santos started Spadét to help her daughter’s eczema. After graduating from HLVP in 2017, she expanded into Whole Foods Markets across NYC, as well as NiLu Gift Store and the Columbia Law School Café.