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Urban Accents, Inc.
4241 N. Ravenswood
Chicago, IL 60613
Toll Free: (877) UA - SPICE
Telephone: (773) 528 - 9515
Fax: (773) 528 - 9533
Email: mail@urbanaccents.com
company overview
Tired of boring parties with bland food, two Chicagoans paired together to form their own specialty food company in 1996. In a small kitchen on the North Side of the city, Tom Knibbs and Jim Dygas experimented with flavor pairing, blending spices from every region of the world together to create one-of-a-kind dining experiences to share with their friends.
A lot has changed for Urban Accents since the early days in that small kitchen. A company that began with five original spice blends now produces over 150 gourmet products that line the shelves of the nation's top retailers. While spice blends are still the trademark product of Urban Accents, the company now offers a complete line of grilling rubs, seasoned sea salts, instant drink mixes and a wide assortment of holiday items for seasonal cheer. Winners of multiple NASFT awards and featured in Better Homes and Gardens for a variety of products, Urban Accents has earned a reputation as one of the leaders of the specialty food world.
Celebrating their 12th year of business with a new office and warehouse space in the Ravenswood neighborhood of the Windy City, Tom and Jim have been able to share their favorite flavor combinations with more than just their circle of friends. While the company’s expansion and the product line’s growth mark the evolution of Urban Accents, one aspect has remained the same since the company’s founding: the commitment to deliver products made from the finest all natural ingredients while consistently offering outstanding customer service.
The philosophy behind Urban Accents is simple: life should be a celebration of good food, good friends and good times. While this celebration should be endless, spending time in the kitchen or planning a party may seem too much after a week in the office or taking care of the kids at home. That’s why Tom and Jim create easy-to-use products for simple meal solutions and entertaining ideas.
The party should be healthy, too. That’s why they stress the importance of all-natural, gluten free ingredients in their bold kitchen blends. With a product line that continues to grow, expect to find only the freshest tastes behind the company label.
At Urban Accents, everyone is dedicated to helping customers savor life a little more, with a little less hassle. Relax. Smile. Cook. Eat.
the stats
Founded: 1996
Principals: Tom Knibbs - President
Jim Dygas - Chief Creative
Organizations: National Association of the Specialty Food Trade
International Herb Association
awards and recognition
Finalist - Outstanding Product Line - 1997
Top 10 New Products - Fancy Food Magazine - 1998
Best of Aisle - Winter Fancy Food Show - 1999
Editors Choice - Fancy Food Magazine - 2000
Best of Aisle - Winter Fancy Food Show - 2000
Best of Aisle - Winter Fancy Food Show - 2001
Outstanding Flavor Enhancer Finalist - NASFT- 2009- Mango Masala Sweet Curry Seasoned Salt
Food Directory. We are listed under Spices category
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