Chocolatier gives way to catering company

SANDUSKY — It's bittersweet for a building known for baking up Belgian-brand handmade premium chocolates since 2007.The proprietors of Tre Sorelle Cioccolato at Columbus Avenue near Monroe Street recently shuttered, ending a decade-long stint in Sandusky.Owner Jan Beck cited health concerns as the primary reason for closing."I have enjoyed serving residents and visitors to Sandusky and the surrounding area and am proud to have been a part of this great local business community," Beck posted on Tre Sorelle's Facebook page. "Closing the store was a difficult decision I did not make lightly. I am sad to say goodbye to the many loyal customers and the fantastic staff who made Tre Sorelle such a success."Though the property just welcomed a new tenant.Katie Korobkin on Wednesday bought the building, where she'll run her small business, Sweet Potato Catering, from there, said Maria Muratori, the city's economic development specialist. It's not known when the catering company will open at this location."We could not be more excited to invest in Sandusky, Ohio, and create roots to grow the business," according to a post on the catering company's Facebook page.Reach reporter Andy Ouriel at ouriel@sanduskyregister.com and follow him on Twitter @AndyOuriel.A "sold" sign is posted outside the building most recently housing Tre Sorelle Cioccolato on Columbus Avenue near Monroe Street in Sandusky. A new business, Sweet Potato Catering, is moving into the premises sometime soon.