Bakeries are an essential part of our communities, especially across New York State. Which bakeries have been around the longest? Which bakeries are the oldest?
Dan Dowe, the leader of the ownership group of Hemstrought's Bakery and Artisanal Cheese knew the brands could become bigger and better - but how? What could possibly make what they have to offer bigger and better?
If anyone knows anything about this business, it's that it is very popular. There's really great foot traffic and it's well established in the Mohawk Valley community, not just New Hartford.
Whenever someone moves out of the Utica area, you hear how they miss Utica specific foods, like tomato pie, half moons, riggies, etc. That's exactly why Vincent DeSimone wanted to bring a little bit of Utica to North Carolina.
If you're looking for a new spot to grab a bite to eat, there's a new pizza/bakery taking over the old Utica Crossfit location on the corner of Champlin Ave and Campbell Ave.