Testimonials For Velatis Caramels
“My Dad’s 80 years old and when I gave him some Velatis, he started
crying. He absolutely loves these! It’s a tradition and brings back
incredible memories for him. The candy is as good as ever! You guys are
the best!”
Ann B., Kensington, MD – July 27, 2005
“I asked my friend what she wanted from DC, that she couldn’t get
anywhere else in the world. Guess what she said?! Velatis!”
JoAnn R., Washington, DC – July 26, 2005
“My Mom and her best friend both worked at Woodies when their husbands
were in the service. They lived on Velatis. They always said Velatis was
the best treat in the world! This silly candy played such an important
role in their lives.”
Dona S., Fremont, CA – July 26, 2005
“This is ridiculously good!”
Sue K., Richmond, VA – July 7, 2005
“What a pleasure it is to introduce people in Ohio to the best candy in
the world! Graeter's is excellent, but nobody has caramels like Velatis!”
Nancy B., Cincinnati, OH - May 26, 2005
“You might be pleased to learn that I introduced people to your
scrumptious caramels on a walking tour called ‘Moveable Feast.’ I give
each walk participant a candy as we stand in front of the site of the
original store. So the caramel legend lives on!”
Carolyn C., Washington DC - May 6, 2005
“This is wicked good!”
Mary L., Boston, MA – April 23, 2005
“I ordered a bit much I know, but I haven't had any in 30 years! Yum!”
Susan D., Pacheco, CA - January 5, 2005
Special birthdays & Velatis – a delicious
combo
"My Mom lived in DC and ordered Velatis for Christmas, then from Woodies.
On a whim, I did a search on Google. It's not Christmas without Velatis!
It’s a flavor from my childhood that I can't wait to taste again! I’d
always compare other candies to Velatis, and it was never the same!”
Matthew R., Alpharetta, GA - December 20, 2004
“My grandmother use to eat them. I went to the 9th & G Street store as a
kid. I remember the black-and-white checkered floor.”
Richard J., Paw Paw, MI - December 18, 2004
“So glad you’re back in business! My family loved your candy and always
went downtown at Christmas to load up.”
Betty E., Arlington, VA - December 17, 2004
“Velatis is a tastebud decadence.”
Mitch S., Atlanta, GA - December 16, 2004
“I'm not a candy eater, but I love the flavor and the taste of Velatis!”
Christine K., Holidaysburg, PA - December 15, 2004
“I received my order of Velatis candy today, and I must say it brought
back memories of my childhood, as well as my early adult years. My Dad
use to take me to Velatis for lunch when we were in Washington (they had
a lunch area in the back of the store) and then we would take home a
pound of candy. When I got married and moved to another state, he would
send me a pound or two of Velatis once a month because he knew how much
I enjoyed it. In the meantime, my father died. Years later when I
returned home to live, the candy store was closed. While shopping in
Woodward and Lothrop I found they were selling Velatis candy. What a
surprise and what joy it brought me! Sadly to say, after a time there
was no more Velatis and no more Woodies. While shopping several years
ago in Hecht's department store, what did I find? Some boxes of Velatis
along side some other famous brands. I bought several boxes, so I knew
someone had my favorite candy somewhere, which led me to you, via the
World Wide Web. I was ready to come to your store until you told me you
were near Richmond, so I decided to order instead. Yes, the candy is
every bit as good as I remember it from years ago. Thank you so much for
purchasing the recipes and I will spread the word that Velatis is back.
I wish you the very best of luck.”
Barbara C., Capitol Heights, MD - December 11, 2004
“I saw Velatis in the December issue of Washingtonian. I was ecstatic to
find you again! Velatis is a Christmas tradition."
Kathleen H., Charlotte, NC – December 9, 2004
Unwrap Velatis for Christmas
“I would like to share Velatis with my family members over the Christmas
holidays. Woodward & Lothrop has been gone a long time, but I am so
happy to see that you picked up the Velatis traditional way of making
candy. I remember it from when I was almost a child and we looked
forward to someone traveling to DC (at that time) and bringing it back
to Herndon to share over the holidays.”
Mary C., Herndon, VA – November 18, 2004
“When my sister was dying of cancer and going through extensive
chemotherapy sessions, I knew there was only one thing that would make
her smile. We brightened her up with Velatis caramels. She told me
during those last few days, they really made a difference to her. They
are just as good as they were back in the old days.”
William H., Chesterfield, VA – September 29, 2004
“That stuff rocked!”
Tom F., Houston, TX – August 14, 2004
“I am so glad to have found Velatis caramels again - they bring back 70
years of memory for me of watching the delight in my Mother's face each
Christmas, as she opened my gift of Velatis caramels.”
George I., Rockville, MD – July 5, 2004
“Thank you Velatis. Thank you for the boxes of Velatis caramels you
kindly donated for the St. Patrick's Academy Alumni annual luncheon. We
showcased the boxes at the entrance to the room, and it created a lot of
excitement among the woman who were so surprised to learn that it is
still being made. They fondly spoke of the days that they stopped in the
store, which was on the same block as our school. Your flyers were
snapped up. The winners of the door prizes were so thrilled at the
thought of tasting the delicious caramels again. In fact, one of our
winners of another prize wanted to turn hers back in for a box of
Velatis! Thank you so much.”
Anne M., Oakton, VA – April 12, 2004
Don’t forget Moms love Velatis for Mother’s
Day
“No one knows Velatis caramels more than the girls of St. Patrick's
Academy. The all-girls’ high school was located at 924 G Street NW, just
three doors down from the Velatis shop. We remember stopping in the shop
after school and especially during the holidays, when our families would
order many boxes as holiday gifts. Most of the graduates assume that
after Woodward and Lothrop closed, the Velatis caramels were merely a
fond memory. You can remind them of the delicious chewy or crumbly
Velatis caramels. Unlike our school, which met its demise in 1985, they
will be surprised to learn that the caramels are still being made today.
I am wondering if you would be willing to donate a few boxes to be
awarded as raffle prizes at our upcoming annual alumni luncheon on
Sunday, at the historic Monaco Hotel. A big fuss will be made when they
are announced, and I would be willing to have your flyer order forms on
hand to give out, if you decide you like the idea. Also, if you want to
send a few additional boxes to be opened and passed among the 200
ladies, that would be fine too. Each year the school invites all
graduates to the luncheon, and some from as early as the 1930's attend
and many from my mother’s class of 1946 come. My aunt's class of 1954 is
having a huge showing from around the U.S. to celebrate their 50th
anniversary. Believe me, you would never find a group of Washingtonians
that would appreciate your fine candies, as much as my fellow St.
Patrick's Academy grads! It would be great publicity for your company
and we would enjoy raffle items that would create a stir.”
Anne M., Oakton, VA – March 9, 2004
“Thank you! This is a treat from my past. Born and raised in DC, Velatis
was in my life for years. Thank you for bringing back a great memory.
Have a great season of making people happy.”
Katherine B., North East, PA – November 24, 2003
“Your candy is the best I’ve ever tasted! I hope it succeeds in
replacing Cole’s Madame Eva’s as the signature delicacy of Virginia.
Thanks.”
Hunter M., Richmond, VA - October 15, 2003
“Greetings to the Velatis family! Your confection is much enjoyed.”
Paul C., Takoma Park, MD - October 15, 2003
“In lieu of roses, send Velatis which was enjoyed by Presidents, VIP’s
and commoners like us. Warning, it’s addictive!”
Evelyn C., Lady Lakes, FL - June 11, 2003
“Thank you for the one pound box of Velatis Vanilla Chewy Caramels. Now
I understand why Velatis has been in business for so long. These are
quite delicious and more like what I expected.”
Nancy G., Crofton, MD - January 25, 2003
“Thank you for the very fresh box of Velatis chocolate chewies. This is
how we remember Velatis - it’s a taste and texture of our past.”
Susan I., Eugene, OR - January 1, 2003
Dad definitely deserves a Velatis gift on Father’s Day
“There’s no candy like it! All my friends are dying. Maybe they have
Velatis in Heaven. If they have Velatis in Heaven, I’m ready to go!”
Rose B., Sun City, FL - December 20, 2002
“Velatis is like a McDonald’s to Washingtonians.”
Mary D., Stevensville, MD - December 15, 2002
“Best gift in the world!”
John W., Washington, DC - December 14, 2002
“Our next door neighbor gave us a box and we loved it! Very very good!”
Preston C., Potomac, MD - December 14, 2002
“Taste exactly as it use to.”
Mildred T., Mount Ranier, MD - December 11, 2002
“Only candy in the world that I’d pay this price for. It’s fantastic!”
Martha S., Indian Head, MD - December 7, 2002
“My family lived at 10th & G place for many years, and our holiday treat
was your candies - we loved them. Also enjoyed the soda fountain - good
old days. My aunt had a rooming house at the end of 1st Congregational
Church and there for 33 years - I grew up there.”
Carmene P., Frederick, MD - April 23, 2002
“Thank you for taking care of my order, so glad you’re back in business!
Come to Washington, your home.”
Isabel P., Washington, DC - March 30, 2002
“As a little girl, payday meant having someone bring home several boxes
for the family. How wonderful the 9th Street store smelled! When Woodies
closed, we were devastated because it meant no more Velatis. Now we’re
looking forward to our order.”
Milton V., Colesville, MD - February 20, 2002
“I have been a long-time fan of your delicious caramels.”
Laigen S., Washington, DC - February 2, 2002
“Thank you for bringing back good old memories! Just so glad I found
you! And, so is my sister.”
Mildred G., Ligonier, PA - January 30, 2002
“I grew up in Washington where a box of Velatis was a treat for all
occasions. How wonderful that they are still available.”
Lawson H., Palm Springs, CA - January 24, 2002
“Thank you for bringing back a sweet part of my youth! I look forward to
enjoying your success in this business for a long, long time.”
Sue F., Tarzana, CA - January 19, 2002
“As a 4th generation native Washingtonian, I remember the many trips to
Velatis, standing in line watching ladies in white aprons breaking the
candy in pieces and boxing it, and carrying home many boxes on the
street car . . . opps, nostalgia took over - please send them.”
Eleanor E., Silver Spring, MD - December 29, 2001
“It was wonderful reminiscing about my warm childhood memories of having
my mother take me down to the original DC Velatis store on 9th Street.
Where glass counters and hexagonal tile, and white clothed attendants
hammered the candy. I’m just so thrilled that you’ve kept the recipe
avaible for us to enjoy and I wish you the best of luck.”
Catherine H., Silver Spring, MD - November 30, 2001
“Please find enclosed an order for your wonderful Velatis caramels. I am
originally from Washington DC. So you know how glad I was to find you
last year! I have spread the word and hope you have been hearing from
everyone.”
Elizabeth T., Richmond, VA - November 19, 2001
Did you send Velatis sweets to your Valentine?
“My children will be so pleasantly surprised to receive their ‘favorite
candy in the whole world.’ An absolute favorite of their childhood
years. I’m so happy that I found you again after all these years!”
Anita C., Springfield, VA - October 1, 2001
“We are so happy to hear that you are still making the candy we craved
as young children. We still remember the taste!! And can’t wait to taste
it again.”
Stephanie S., Epping, NH – March 27, 2001
“The caramels tasted exactly as I remember as a young girl growing up in
the Washington, DC area.”
Jan P., Bowie, MD – February 2, 2001
“I believe everyone in the DC area has a wonderful memory of Velatis and
I am delighted to have found you. Much good fortune in your endeavor.”
Betty T., Richmond, VA – February 1, 2001
“Thank you for sending your brochure. I am a fifth generation
Washingtonian who is very familiar with the Velatis store and was sorry
to see it close. After it left Woodward and Lothrop’s store, we all
thought it had simply gone the way of all other old Washington
traditions. I remember vividly waiting for my grandmother to come home
on payday, because I knew her shopping bag had some Velatis candy in it
somewhere. It can never be replaced. Thanks for keeping the tradition
alive.”
Barbara T., Washington, DC – January 12, 2001
“My friends and I devoured joyously the sugaries.”
Harry E., Monument, CO - December 27, 2000
“I am so happy to have found your company. I have been a fan of Velatis
caramels for sixty years. So glad you are in business.”
Annabelle J., South Riding, VA - December 7, 2000
Hop on over & order Velatis for Easter
“I wanted to say once more how glad I am that Velatis is back. As I
mentioned during our phone conversation, I grew up with Velatis. In
fact, these caramels have long been a favorite with my family. Living
overseas during the 40’s and 50’s, my mother remembers my grandfather
having Velatis shipped to them in Paris and Athens. I, myself, do not
remember the store in DC, but a co-worker who worked downtown for many
years, says that at lunchtime one could only enter through the Ninth
Street entrance, as the G Street door was always jammed with people. She
can remember the line stretching down the block.”
Diana M., Columbia MD - November 30, 2000
“I have introduced Velatis to so many of my friends and relatives - all
of whom love it and some are now customers of yours. I first fell in
love with Velatis over 45 years ago when I lived in the Washington, DC
area and worked for Potomac Electric Power Co. at 929 E Street NW, just
a few blocks from the original Velatis shop at 9th and G Streets NW.
Made many trips to that shop and later to Woodward and Lothrop.”
Mary H., Little River, SC - September 9, 2000
“Please delight me once again with Velatis caramels which I grew up on.
So glad I found you.”
Joyce P., Arlington, VA – August 25, 2000
“Velatis was a part of my childhood and growing up years. My Dad’s
typewriter shop was at 910 G Street - just a few doors from the candy
store. If this candy is as good as I remember, I am sure that this order
will result in orders from other old Washingtonians!”
Pauline G., Silver Spring, MD - November 30, 1998
“May Velatis candies remind you of the happy occasions in the past, as
well as be a part of the happy occasions in your futures.”
Heather S., Richmond, VA - November 1, 1998
“I really believe there’s a lot of pent-up demand here in the DC area
for Velatis candies. Be prepared if you do any serious marketing up here
- you might be surprised by the overwhelming response. For baby-boomers
like me, Velatis represents not only incredibly good candy, but also, a
chance to reminisce and a little bit of nostalgia. For me, a Sunday
drive to visit my grandparents often meant a special Velatis treat.
Thanks for keeping the memories alive.”
Bob M., Clifton, VA - July 18, 1998
“I have bought Velatis since the 1930’s, and it is like no other I have
ever tasted. The old store was at 9th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC.
And the line would go halfway round the block - of course the price was
only 50 cents a pound.”
J. B., Washington, DC - June 26, 1998
How about a box of Velatis for Secretaries
Day?
“You are great to take the initiative to purchase the rights to the
Velatis family recipe, so that this wonderful candy can continue to be
available to those of us Washingtonians, who remember the original store
and the wonderful flavor of this delicious candy. As I mentioned to you,
both my husband and I have families who are Washingtonians and were all
raised with the Velatis candy as great treats.”
Charlene L., Washington, DC - June 24, 1998
“Again, I thank you for making Velatis available to us again. The candy
arrived in perfect condition.”
Louise R., Winter Park, FL - June 19, 1998
“I also am delighted to hear Velatis is not lost. Have missed them much!
And my friends have also. Saw the article in the Prince George’s
Journal, and would like to order some. My mouth is watering already!”
Nancy T., Temple Hills, MD - June 12, 1998
“Thank you so very much for the candy and the personal note. We enjoyed
the candy so much just like old times. I also was born and raised in
Washington, so I know good candy.”
Lida L., Rockville, MD - June 4, 1998
“As a regular purchaser of Velatis caramels when they had a store in the
District of Columbia in the 40’s and 50’s, I was pleasantly surprised to
find that they are still in existence.”
Margaret T., Silver Spring, MD - May 23, 1998
“My 84 year-old mother says she can now die a happy woman, knowing that
Velatis caramels are still in existence! My great-grandparents began
buying these wonderful candies in the 1870’s, and they were a tradition
in our family until Woodward and Lothrop’s foolishly discontinued
carrying them. I am delighted to see that the caramels have outlasted
Woodies! Now, my 25 year-old daughter will understand why we have such
fond memories of these delicacies. Of course, I’m old enough to remember
the trips into the Velatis store as a child - such decisions to make,
but the caramels always won out. How I wish for the good old days in
Washington.”
Laurie V., Brandywine, MD - May 17, 1998
Don’t pass-up Velatis for Passover
“We are delighted to find that Velatis are available. We have known
about your candy for at least 55 years from the original candy store at
9th and G Streets, and then Woodward and Lothrops in Washington DC.
Thank you for making an old dream come true!”
Nancy P., Alexandria, VA - March 27, 1998
“I am so very thrilled to be able to get the delicious Velatis caramels
again! It’s been many years. I grew up in DC, and we would get them at
Woodward and Lothrops. Now, almost two years ago, even “Woodies” stores
are gone. It was always one of my favorite stores, and everyone felt
this way. My sister-in-law told me last week that she had just
discovered you all.”
Mary R., Silver Spring, MD – March 23, 1998
“I just received an article which appeared in The Washington Post
concerning your location. It was just like finding an old friend! I
lived in the DC. area for over 50 years and some of my wonderful
memories were eating Benny Bortnick’s watermelon, Stephanson’s
checker-board boxes filled with tea cookies and Velatis caramels! When I
wasn’t ‘flush’, I would buy the ‘seconds’ and they were just as
delightful.”
O.V., Jacksonville, FL - March 12, 1998
“Last month I received my order of candy after discovering that Velatis
existed. It was like I was a kid again. It tasted exactly the same.”
Lisa P., Lake Ridge, VA - March 12, 1998
“I recently saw an article about Velatis candy in the Prince Georges
Journal of Maryland. I was born in Washington, DC, and remember the
Velatis candy store while I was growing up. My mouth waters as I think
about that wonderful candy!”
Nancy C., Hyattsville, MD - February 26, 1998
“The Velatis is just the way I remembered, better than Woodies.”
Chris S., Springfield, VA - February 23, 1998
Celebrate Hanukkah with Velatis
“Thank you so much for sending the caramels so quick. My grandfather
enjoyed them very much and so did the rest of the family. I will
definitely be ordering more in the future.”
Patti S., Des Moines, IA - February 21, 1998
“Your company is a dream come true for a family of native born
Washingtonians. My husband of sixty years has said so often, ‘If only I
could taste Velatis caramels again.’ When one of our children found your
address in the Journal’s ‘Answer Line’, we knew what we had to do . . .
without his knowledge, of course.”
Kate C., Bowie, MD - February 19, 1998
“Thank you for purchasing the formula from Woodies and carrying on a
wonderful childhood tradition.”
Mary M., Silver Spring, MD - January 26, 1998
“I wish to thank you for sending the vanilla caramels. They are still
the greatest.”
Doris O., New Hartford, NY - January 19, 1998
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