#WORLDLY
Modlins
September 24, 2018
DEFINITION: Of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits
Usually, people take vacations from their business, but for local couple Patrick and Terri Modlin, their vacations have created their business. During their years of corporate work, the Modlins used their vacation time to travel the world; and when they retired, all that travel inspired an idea.
Felix Street Gourmet is their way of bringing the world to downtown St. Joseph. If you’re curious what locals are dining on in Tuscany or Paris, or you’re wondering what a good German beer would taste like with what’s on your grill this weekend, Felix Street Gourmet provides tasty, unique answers.
Felix Street Gourmet is a gourmet specialty shop combining global selections of wines, spirits, and foods with unmatched service to help you find the perfect items for cooking, entertaining, or giving gifts. While the inventory is influenced a great deal by the Modlins’ global travels, the essence of the store is inspired by a deep love of our local community.
Born and raised in Northwest Missouri, both Pat and Terri are passionate about the revitalization of downtown St. Joseph and seeing people in our town enjoy a quality of life that reflects the history and sense of community that makes St. Joseph great. They have taken great care to restore their downtown space.
“When we uncovered local history literally painted on the old brick walls during construction, we were excited to incorporate it into the new decor,” said Pat Modlin.
With different opportunities to explore wines, cheeses, chocolates, and various pairings and cooking advice, Felix Street Gourmet’s vision is to gather people for memorable experiences that enhance our local way of life and deepen the relational ties that come from shared discovery.
A short drive to Felix Street Gourmet will send adventuresome foodies on a far-flung journey where they can taste, smell, touch, and experience new cultures with the added benefit of expert advice and service. Customers will find an ever changing selection of items not available anywhere else in Northwest Missouri. Products ranging from wines and spirits to cured meats and specialty cheeses, sauces, spices, oils, dry goods, and delectable sweets can be selected as part of thoughtful, individualized gift baskets, picnic bags, and charcuterie plates.
Customers can stop in for grab-and-go goodies or spend time learning about and finding all the perfect elements for entertaining friends and family. Felix Street Gourmet will add special benefits to those who utilize the beautifully restored loft space, Room 108, located just upstairs. Also owned by the Modlins, Room 108 is an elegant, creative, comfortable event space that can be rented by individuals and businesses to gather with friends, family, and business associates for personalized, beautifully crafted experiences. Room 108 also offers a private club open to both individual and business membership with many perks and opportunities for socializing, entertaining, working, and experiencing new tastes and cultures.
Along with such amenities as the one-of-a-kind rooftop deck, curated custom art, and the beautifully-designed bar and demonstration kitchen, Room 108 can partner with Felix Street Gourmet to artfully design memorable parties, meetings, and social events.
#GENEROUS
There are countless uncommon places in St. Joseph that help make this city uniquely awesome. Key word, “help.” Creative, quirky, historic and just plain fun parks, buildings, businesses and restaurants are great, but it’s the people that make the difference. It’s the people that come up with the ideas. It’s the people that run these businesses. It’s the people that take the lead and build something worth bragging about.
#CURIOUS
All you curious, brave, intrigued or surprise-seeking persons, preferably who have young people in your care: Check out Super Science Saturday for an uncommon learning experience. You can always settle your hair down on Monday.
#DARING
You don’t get on billboards in New York City, praised by publications like Rolling Stone and Entertainment Weekly and perform alongside rock legends without breaking some rules.
#CURIOUS
Mount Mora Cemetery, home to 14,000 to 18,000 deceased individuals, is curiously and remarkably alive.
#AWESOME
Built in 1873, the Buchanan County Courthouse, with its majestic white pointed dome, stands as an architectural icon during the day and casts a warm stately glow over downtown St. Joseph in the evening light.