Whilst visiting my brother Andrew and his wife Sharon in Arizona, I was introduced to a delightful place called Sweet O owned by husband and wife team Pierrick & Jeanette Dubreil
It’s a beautiful cafe which specializes in wine, chocolate, and cheese. Hello?! Cue the music.
When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I’m feeling sad. I simply remember my favorite things (wine, chocolate, and cheese), and than I don’t feel so bad.
Thanks for the advice Frauline Maria.
Sharon is working as a server at Sweet O, and has been raving about her job and employers since she started. She suggested we share the “Cheese-O,” a trio of delightful cheeses, non of the names which I can now remember. It was yummy, and went perfectly with my wine flight, Jet’s Red Eye, a trio of the owner Jeanette, aka “Jet’s,” favorite reds. Each wine was unique, the last glass had such a flowery bouquet. Of course, I don’t remember what any of the names of the wine I tried are. I will be sure to have Sharon let me know, and maybe I can “edit” this post and sound less like a lush, and more like a wine connoisseur. EDIT: These are the wines I tried in my Jet’s Red Eye Flight: Prinsi Barbera D’Alba -Italy, Foris Merlot- Oregon, Veriason Cabernet Franc -Napa Valley.
This chocolate and wine lounge is situated in a new conceptual city center trying not to look like an outdoor mall, called Westgate City Center in Glendale Arizona. It’s a pretty cool place, with the “downtown” idea of working, living, and playing in the same area. However, it still exudes the smell of big corporation chain store vs. unique charming downtown independent business. 
Sweet O is a little guy independent swimming in a pond with big corporate chain sharks. FYI, the very nice couple who own the biz have already been approached about becoming a franchise. They have declined offers so far. Meanwhile, even though I’d like to see them stay owner managed, I can’t say I wouldn’t like to see a Sweet O in Minnesota.
By the way, Sweet O comes from single Origin, as in chocolate and grapes. So get your mind out of your pants will you?!
