Lokal Artisan Foods

Charisse McGill, Beloved Owner of Lokal Artisan Foods, Has Died | Eater Philly

"After her passing, I learned that Lokal Artisan Foods at Cherry Street Pier — the business Charisse McGill founded and where she sold her French Toast Bites — will continue to operate in her memory, with venues remaining open and partnerships continuing; the family’s Instagram statement asked for time, compassion and grace, promised updates about a public memorial and donation information, and expressed appreciation for the outpouring of support. The company’s initial investment came from her daughter Madison’s lemonade sales, and it later expanded into spice and coffee products based on the French Toast Bites." - Ernest Owens