Established in 1979, Foodstuffs is a chain of retail grocery stores that offers a variety of gourmet foods. The chain s stores provide pates, cheese, seafood, meat and sandwiches. Each of its stores also offers chocolates, sausage and salads. Foodstuffs provides online recipes for a variety of dishes and maintains a catering department. The chain s stores operate bakeries that offer a selection of brownies, cookies and cakes. Each of its stores provides gift cards of various denominations and online shopping options. Its staff includes servers, chefs and bartenders. The chain s stores offer banqyet facilities for weddings and corporate meetings. With its corporate office in Evanston, Ill., Foodstuffs also maintains stores in Glencoe, Glenview and Lake Forest, Ill.