bakeries

Holy cannoli: Complaint from grumpy Worcesterite could force Mike's to display prices

adamg — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:54:27 +0000

The Worcester Telegram picks up the cudgel of a Worcester County resident feeling put out by the way Mike's on Hanover Street doesn't display prices for any of its baked goods. Quotes both a state official who says that's just against the law, and a clearly annoyed Mike's manager, who says he had no idea that was a law and that this is the first time in 60 years anybody's ever complained.

Via NorthEndWaterfront.com.

South End to get more rich Buttery goodness

adamg — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:44:38 +0000

The Zoning Board of Appeals yesterday approved a plan by South End Buttery on Shawmut Avenue to open a second outpost for takeout at 37 Clarendon St., near Appleton Street.

The Boston Licensing Board decides Thursday whether to grant a food-serving license to the new place. At a hearing this morning, representatives of the mayor's office and several city councilors spoke in support.

Newton Highlands bakery throws in the apron

adamg — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:45:23 +0000

Bread & Lily lets customers know via a tweet that it has shut its doors for good:

Due to economic factors, Bread & Lily is no longer in business. Our location in Newton Highlands is avail for lease. Thx for your patronage.

Only in the North End, pizza and pastries edition

adamg — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:41:07 +0000

A Proper Bostonian provides two examples of why she loves the North End.

Making a bread run in Framingham

adamg — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:13:33 +0000

Michele raves about the baguettes at B&R Artisan Bread, at 151 Cochituate Rd. (Rte. 30 near Rte. 126):

... I will admit that I am a French Bread snob. While Clear Flour in Brookline comes close to those of Paris, B and R's version is even better. The baguette has that incredible balance between a crisp crust and soft, airy and moist inside. It has just enough salt. But what sets it above the rest is its pure taste. ...

Sugar: Sweet and sour

adamg — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:13:53 +0000

Listed as Questionable declares the bramble cookies at Sugar on Centre Street in West Roxbury superior to the bramble cookies at the old Hanley's (which Sugar replaced):

... It might have been my initial delirium, but the jam-filled sugar cookies now seem a bit bigger and appear to have even more filling. Set the treadmill at 11.

Alert the Chowhounds!

Meanwhile, Tammy reports on a bit of obnoxiousness by a Sugar employee last night - perhaps even outright racism against a couple of Asian men who just wanted to buy some cupcakes:

... Once she finally figured out what they wanted... she glanced at the young girl, rolled her eyes, made a face and walked away. These actions and her attitude had to be painfully obvious to these patient patrons who just wanted to buy two fricken cup cakes. Lighten up lady and quit being so damn rude! How about setting a good example for the young girls working the counter... watching how you behaved??? No wonder foreign visitors think we're such assholes! ...

Mike's vs Modern

adamg — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 14:17:34 +0000

Suzie compares the two North End bakeries:

... Mike's Pastry generally leaves me much to be desired and I always prefer Modern. I wish someone would explain to me the appeal of Mike's; is it the long lines? and obnoxious service maybe? Mike has to be the most generic American name out there; you'd think they could at least try to make the place sound semi-Italian. Well, I guess it's better than Bob's; Bob's Pastry would be bad. ...

Sugar lips in West Roxbury

adamg — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 01:13:47 +0000

Seth Gitell reports that Sugar, the new bakery on Centre Street, is open:

... At around 2 p.m. Wednesday, the place was packed. It can only be described as a phenomenon. The ginger muffins, topped with cream cheese, were delicious. ...

Sugar is where Hanley's Bakery used to be, and is owned by the same guy who owns the Real Deal, which, of course, is where Slyne's used to be.