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The Spice House

Old Town · United States

Hand-blended spices and seasonings

What you’ll find

What The Spice House is known for

Bill and Ruth Penzey began hand-blending spices in 1957, and the Old Town flagship still mixes seasonings in small batches, including blends named for Chicago neighborhoods. Jars of single-origin peppercorns, cinnamons, and curry mixes line the shelves of its shops in Chicago, Evanston, and Milwaukee.