The Best Bakeries in Washington, D.C….Baked & Wired
For over a decade, Baked & Wired has been all the rage. I understand why. Nestled along Thomas Jefferson Street NW in Georgeton, Baked & Wired boasts a wide assortment of muffins, cupcakes, cookies, chocolate, and coffee. Their bakery counter is filled with goodness that looks fresh, appetizing and inviting. While I enjoyed muffins from […]
5 DC Restaurants and Bakeries I’m Excited to Visit in 2025
Founding Farmers. From the food to the ambiance, few restaurants compare to Founding Farmers. While I typically dine at their sister location – Farmers, Fishers and Bakers – Founding Farmers is the mother ship of sorts. This is a place where one could eat themselves happy without significant effort. If healthy food had a face, […]
5 Things I Look for When Visiting a Bakery
Let’s be honest. Not all bakeries are the same. I enjoy visiting bakeries that have a few key characteristics. Here are five things I look for when visiting bakeries for the first, second or third time. Fabulous experience. While some people want and enjoy tasty treats, others want to have experiences that leave us feeling […]
The Best Bakeries in Central Ohio: Pistacia Vera
Pistacia vera is a small tree that produces pistachio nuts. It is also the name of a prized Columbus pastry shop. Founded in 2004 by siblings Anne Fletcher and Spencer Budros, Pistacia Vera initially opened as a small booth in North Market. The duo renovated and moved into a brick-and-mortar location (formerly Reiners’ Bakery and […]
5 of the Best Bakeries I Visited in 2024
I enjoy visiting bakeries when I travel. I get a kick out of discovering new local bakeries, the neighbors who celebrate them. This year, I traveled a ton and visited a host of amazing bakeries. Here are 5 that made me smile. Back Door Donuts My number one bakery of 2024 was the Martha’s Vineyard […]
We Love Bakeries But We Also Love the Buckeye Grazing Co.
If there is one thing I love as much as bakeries, it is entertaining. Whether I’m hosting a formal or informal gathering, I enjoy welcoming friends and family into my home and curating a memorable experience. There is no better way to do this than by offering grazing tables. That’s why I am taking a […]
The Best Bakeries in New Albany, Ohio: Carrie’s Sugar Buzz
Do yourself a favor: visit Carrie’s Sugar Buzz. It’s hard to believe that it’s the end of 2024, and I’ve not written more about Carrie’s Sugar Buzz on the Best Bakeries In… Blog. Carrie’s Sugar Buzz is easily one of the best bakeries in the state of Ohio, and really the United States. I’ve traveled […]
Best Bakeries in San Francisco: Caffe Central
Best Bakeries in San Francisco: Caffe Central During an October visit to San Francisco, I visited a friend in the small town of Burlingame. We walked through downtown Burlingame and enjoyed dinner at Rasa, a Michelin-starred restaurant. I absolutely loved our meal, the décor inside the business, and Rasa’s friendly and accommodating staff. I look […]
The Best Bakeries in St. Louis: Pint Size Bakery & Coffee
A server at Turn restaurant recommended I try Pint Size Bakery & Coffee. After visiting Pint Size, I concur; this bakery is fabulous. They pride themselves on being the “sweetest lil bakeshop in South City” and after trying their vanilla cupcake with vanilla icing, I’d have to agree. Pint Size Bakery & Coffee offers an […]
Three Things That Made my Visit to San Francisco Memorable
Although each establishment was special, the thread that connected them all was my friend Ina who recommended them. Cookies By Sarah My friend Ina is well aware of my love of sweet things. That’s why she purchased a box of treats for me from Cookies by Sarah. The little pink box was filled with M&M, […]
