Bob’s Food Tour — Stop #6

Indulgence Chocolatiers

We slow the pace a little at stop six — and for good reason. Indulgence Chocolatiers isn’t just dessert… it’s an experience in paying attention. Small-batch truffles, layered flavors, and chocolate that actually asks you to stop talking for a second.

This is where the van goes quiet.

Not because we planned it that way — but because everyone is busy trying to figure out how something so small can taste so big. Sweet, salty, creamy, sometimes a little surprising… and definitely the moment stretchy pants start proving their value.

On Bob’s Food Tour, this stop isn’t about eating fast — it’s about savoring. Because great food isn’t just filling… sometimes it’s meant to linger.

Stories from the Shop

In Episode Three of the Thomas William Furniture podcast, we explore what Tom Dumke calls The Mechanics of Quiet Grace—the unseen structure that gives a piece its strength, stability, and soul.

At Thomas William Furniture, beauty is never accidental. Beneath every clean line and restrained silhouette lies a framework rooted in nineteenth-century American craftsmanship—mortise and tenon joinery, hand-cut dovetails, and solid wood construction designed to last for generations. These aren’t decorative choices. They are mechanical decisions that determine whether a piece will endure or fade.

This episode takes listeners inside the workshop, where wood is treated as a living material and structure is considered sacred. The conversation moves beyond aesthetics into philosophy: why simplicity requires discipline, why restraint is harder than ornamentation, and why true elegance is often quiet.

“The Mechanics of Quiet Grace” is about what you don’t see—the joinery beneath the surface, the patience in the process, and the conviction that heirlooms are built, not styled.

Thomas William Furniture—where strength supports beauty, and quiet grace is engineered to last.

Stories from the Shop

🎙️ Bob’s Food Tour – Stop #5: Milwaukee Public Market

Welcome to Stop #5, where decision-making gets harder and stretchy pants earn their keep.

We’ve arrived at the iconic Milwaukee Public Market — the crown jewel of the Historic Third Ward and a full-blown culinary playground. This isn’t just a stop… it’s a choose-your-own-adventure in edible form.

Artisan vendors? Check.
Ethnic delicacies? Absolutely.
Wisconsin cheese curds calling your name? Without apology.

The Market is where Milwaukee’s old-school roots meet modern foodie energy. One minute you’re sampling something handcrafted and local, the next you’re plotting how to carry three different meals at once. It’s a social hub too — concerts, festivals, cooking classes, even weddings. Yes, you could literally get married here… possibly after falling in love with a sandwich.

Multi-level exploring. Independent merchants. On-site parking so there are no excuses.

Stop #5 is where the tour shifts from “snack” to “strategic consumption.”

This is Bob’s Food Tour… and we are pacing ourselves. Probably. 🍴🎙️

Stories from the Shop