06/17/2026
You all remember those hand-painted bonbons we carried for Valentine’s Day? You loved them, and so did we.
> When I first met Kristin Barnes, she was pitching an idea built on childhood joy, nostalgia, Cleveland history — and my favorite thing, candy. I don’t usually sell anything I didn’t make myself (I stay in my lane with bath + body), but her artistic gourmet chocolates were too good not to share.
> Sweet Bean really is the finest candy in the Land.
> June 20th @ 10 am they’re opening the doors to their beautiful new shop at 701 E 185th and debuting something huge: the classic Euclid Beach Candy Kisses. Yes — those kisses. Made on the original machines, from the original recipe.
> I’m asking our Element LABS community to show up for them the way you’ve shown up for us. Pop over, give a follow, share this post, and come taste a piece of Cleveland history this weekend.
> It’s going to be so sweet.