With more people cooking at home during the coronavirus pandemic, business has been good for Patâs Pantry, Spices & Teas. But for owners Pat Milliman and Tom Leiner, the time was also right to hand the business off to another local family.
Milliman and Leiner will transfer the shop they founded in 2012 to Warrenton father-and-daughter operators Dennis and Savannah Thomas, along with wife and silent partner Tiffany Nguyen, at the end of the year.
Patâs Pantry will soon belong to, from left, Savannah Thomas, Dennis Thomas and Tiffany Nguyen. Edward Statton/The Astorian
Patâs Pantry carries hundreds of spices, herbs, peppers, blends, salts, oils, cocktail bitters and teas. The shop also specializes in showcasing locally made products.