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Donuts At This Bakery In Region Among Best In Country, New Ranking Says Donuts At This Bakery In Region Among Best In Country, New Ranking Says
Donuts At This Bakery In Region Among Best In Country, New Ranking Says Their donuts may have four sides, but this boundary-pushing bakery isn’t for squares. Saratoga County’s Darling Doughnuts – located in Saratoga Springs at 441 Broadway – is among the best donut shops in the country by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The eatery placed No. 7 as determined by an “expert panel” and voted on by readers, according to the outlet, which sought to find those donut destinations offering “a unique charm and personal touch” not found at large chains. Under the direction of co-owners Natascha Pearl-Mansman and Glenn Severance, Darling Doughnuts sells a mouth…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
John Oliver Gives New Update On Hudson Valley Eatery's Bear Cake Tribute John Oliver Gives New Update On Hudson Valley Eatery's Bear Cake Tribute
John Oliver Gives New Update On Hudson Valley Eatery's Bear Cake Tribute After a week of fun and plenty of sweat at a Hudson Valley bakery and restaurant making hundreds of bear cakes with the face of comedian John Oliver, the funnyman has donated $10,000 to People's Place to help feed those in need. Related: John Oliver Bear Cakes Flying Out Door Of Kingston Bakery In case you haven't heard, here's a brief recap:  Eric Deising, the owner of the popular Ulster County Deising's Bakery, Restaurant, and Catering in Kington, hears that Oliver, the host of "Last Week Tonight" on HBO, had purchased some equipment he wanted from a closed Red Lobster. Oliv…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
John Oliver Bear Cakes Flying Off Trays At Hudson Valley Bakery John Oliver Bear Cakes Flying Off Trays At Hudson Valley Bakery
John Oliver Bear Cakes Flying Off Trays At Hudson Valley Bakery A bakery and restaurant owner in the region is having the time of his life selling comedian John Oliver bear cakes after a fake fight with the funnyman over restaurant equipment from a closed Red Lobster. The whole "fight" began when Oliver, who had purchased kitchen equipment from a closed Red Lobster in Ulster County, recreated the restaurant in his studio to serve the audience the signature Cheddar Bay biscuits. He also commented on his HBO show "Last Week Tonight" on Sunday, June 2, about someone who had posted a sign on the door of the closed restaurant saying they wanted to buy some k…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Countdown To Cookies: Popular Pastry Chain Sets Opening Date For New Location In Region Countdown To Cookies: Popular Pastry Chain Sets Opening Date For New Location In Region
Countdown To Cookies: Popular Pastry Chain Sets Opening Date For New Location In Region The changing of the seasons brings a new spot to get your sugar fix in the region. Popular bakery chain Crumbl Cookies will open its newest store in Saratoga County, located in Clifton Park at 22 Clifton Country Road, on Thursday, Oct. 5. The grand opening will mark the company’s second foray into the Capital Region after the Latham store debuted in March 2023. Founded in Utah in 2017 by cousins Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley, Crumbl is known for its weekly rotation of cookie flavors served in a bright pink box. View this post on Instagram …

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by Michael Mashburn
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
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
Popular Bakery Has Been A Hudson Valley Staple For Three-Quarters Of A Century Popular Bakery Has Been A Hudson Valley Staple For Three-Quarters Of A Century
Popular Bakery Has Been A Hudson Valley Staple For Three-Quarters Of A Century A longtime Hudson Valley bakery has made a name for itself thanks to its fresh bread and wide variety of baked goods. The owners of Rockland Bakery established their first location more than 75 years ago, according to the bakery's website. The owners now operate several distribution centers across New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including one located in Rockland County hamlet of Nanuet. Guests have praised the Nanuet location for its fresh bread and good service.  "It's seriously impossible to not give a bakery 5 stars when there's endless amounts of fresh bread coming out eve…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Popular Eatery Opening New Location In Poughkeepsie Popular Eatery Opening New Location In Poughkeepsie
Popular Eatery Opening New Location In Poughkeepsie Fans of a Hudson Valley bakery known for their wedding cakes and yummy bread and baked goods will be happy to learn they are adding another location with expanded offerings. Orange County favorite the Newburgh Flour Shop, announced this week that it will be opening a new venture in Dutchess County in Poughkeepsie in the Spring. Called the Newburgh Flour Shop at The Academy!, the new venture will be a brand new eating and drinking destination in the heart of Poughkeepsie, said Chef and owners Michael and Alexandra Kelly. Pasteries.@PastureMama "We're thrilled to bring Newburgh Flour Sho…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Popular Wappingers Falls Bakery Vandalized Popular Wappingers Falls Bakery Vandalized
Popular Wappingers Falls Bakery Vandalized A popular Hudson Valley bakery which is known for its cakes and baked goods has been vandalized for a second time in just a month.  The Dutchess County favorite Sweetbakes Cafe in the Village of Wappingers Falls was first vandalized on On Sunday, Aug. 22.  On Wednesday, Sept. 8, the shop shared the news that it had been broken into again and cakes and baked goods were destroyed.  "It is unfortunate to report out to our customers and followers that our storefront was once again targeted in the early morning hours of Wednesday our window showing our logo advertisement was vand…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Salmonella Fears Spark Hannaford Recall Of Several Baked Goods Salmonella Fears Spark Hannaford Recall Of Several Baked Goods
Salmonella Fears Spark Hannaford Recall Of Several Baked Goods Hannaford is voluntarily recalling several baked goods following the FDA recall of multiple McCormick seasonings. No injuries or illnesses have been reported regarding the products but the company urges customers not to consume the items. Earlier report: Seasoning Products Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination Hannaford is offering customers a full refund if they return the items to the store where you purchased the items. The items recalled are the following Hannaford Supermarkets store-baked private label baked goods: Classic Garlic Focaccia Classic Asiago Focacci…

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by Jillian Pikora