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Julia's Bakery In Orange Shutters After Decades In Business Julia's Bakery In Orange Shutters After Decades In Business
Julia's Bakery In Orange Shutters After Decades In Business A longtime Connecticut bakery known for its fresh pastries and cakes made from scratch has permanently closed.  Julia's Bakery, located in the New Haven County town of Orange, officially closed on New Year's Day. Owner Jeff Chandler announced plans for the closure on Friday, Dec. 2. "This journey now ending would have been unimaginable from its start 32 years ago," the announcement reads. "We are deeply thankful to all those who have shared in it: our staff, whose commitment paved the road through four locations and a pandemic; the town of Orange for accepting us as part of the commun…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans
And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans It was a supermarket showdown and there could only be one winner. Grocery giants Whole Foods and Wegmans found themselves under the microscope during recent visits by Business Insider reporter Mary Meisenzahl, who wanted to find out which store was more worthy of her dollar. First up was Wegmans, the Rochester, New York-based regional chain of grocery stores that has 109 stores throughout the Northeast. Meisenzahl touted the large selection of pre-made salad bowls and expansive array of produce, including harder to find items like starfruit, jackfruit, and cherimoya. She also praised the…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
French-Asian Bakery Chain Opens First CT Location In New Haven French-Asian Bakery Chain Opens First CT Location In New Haven
French-Asian Bakery Chain Opens First CT Location In New Haven A bakery café chain that specializes in French-Asian artisan pastries and desserts has opened its first Connecticut location. TOUS les JOURS announced the opening of its New Haven bakery on July 18. Located at 831 Chapel St., the bakery is owned by franchisee team Bohun Choi and Michong Son, of C&S Family Bakery LLC, representatives announced. Representatives said one of the most popular desserts the brand offers is the signature Cloud Cake, which is a sponge cake filled with freshly-made whipped cream in flavors such as chocolate, milk, strawberry, and green tea. The bakery…

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by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
Charles Entenmann, Who Turned NY Bakery Into National Brand, Dies Charles Entenmann, Who Turned NY Bakery Into National Brand, Dies
Charles Entenmann, Who Turned NY Bakery Into National Brand, Dies Charles Entenmann, who helped turn his family's Long Island bakery into a national brand, has died at the age of 92. Entenmann died peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 24, according to his obituary. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Nalewajk, his son, Charles W. Entenmann, and his seven grandchildren, his obituary reads. Entenmann, along with his two brothers and his mother, worked together to expand their family bakery, located in Bay Shore. The Entenmann's company went on to manufacture a variety of baked goods, such as cookies, donuts, and cakes, which are sold by retailers across the Uni…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
New CT Eatery Divided Into Two Sections Serves Variety Of Offerings New CT Eatery Divided Into Two Sections Serves Variety Of Offerings
New CT Eatery Divided Into Two Sections Serves Variety Of Offerings Lovers of Asian and Korean cuisine, along with sweet treats, will be in heaven with a visit to a new Fairfield County business that offers both, in different sections. Blue + Berries on the Black Rock Turnpike in the Town of Fairfield is a unique take on a grocery store and restaurant, fish shop, and bakery, all rolled into one. The shop opened in November 2021 by Ji Kim and her husband in an effort to bring their love of Asian and Korean food to Fairfield County along with sweet treats. A sushi platter.Blue + Berries Visitors to the shop will find fresh fish and a sushi bar on one sid…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
These Bakeries Serve Up Best Bread In Connecticut, New Report Says These Bakeries Serve Up Best Bread In Connecticut, New Report Says
These Bakeries Serve Up Best Bread In Connecticut, New Report Says Two Connecticut bakeries were named the best spots to buy bread in the state, according to a new ranking. Wave Hill Breads, located in Fairfield County, and Litchfield County's Bantam Bread Co. were both named to Food & Wine's ranking of "The Best Bread in Every State," published on Tuesday, Jan. 25. According to the site, Bantam Bread Co. is a longtime staple in the community, and it's known for its sourdough and Irish soda bread. Wave Hills Bread, which is located in Norwalk, was praised for its pain de campagne.  Find the full ranking here.

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by Nicole Valinote