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So there.
Update: Well, that didn't last long. For a few months, at least, Historic Oakwood had a "bakery." But it has since "closed."
I use quotes because, well, if there was ever a time where a business appeared to be a front for something, this was it. Note: I'm not suggesting this bakery WAS a front, I'm just saying that I never saw anyone go in or out of this bakery; the "ads" in the window were basically just cutouts of cakes and pastries from magazines; and I never sniffed anything even slightly sweet or "bread-like" when I walked by. (Other restaurants should take a cue from Kilwin's -- you can't possibly walk past one and not go inside.)
Of course, in this economy, I"m willing to give any small business owner the benefit of the doubt. If someone has some insight on just what happened, please feel free to fill us in. It's not like we're suffering for sweets, what with Krispy Kreme and a(nother) bakery set to open along the Person Street Corridor.
Originally published on April 20, 2012:
There's been a flurry of activity along the "Lane Street Corridor"of late. Most recently I noticed some work being done at the corner of Lane and Bloodworth. According to the sign in the window (photo below), the Oakwood Bakery & Sweet Shop is slated to open in the summer of 2013.
CORRECTION: Upon closer inspection, the sign says "Summer 2012," I believe.
Just what the neighborhood needs, what with Piebird and Krispy Kreme nearby. In all seriousness, best of luck to them; a local bakery is NEVER a bad thing.
9 comments:
It would be nice if they focused on good bread. Not just sweets! There are enough sweet shops around but really no local bread bakeries.
I agree. A good bread place would be a great addition to the area.
My wife, all of the 10 or so neighbors I speak with on a regular basis, and myself are missing a bakery that bakes bread daily. If this one did my wife and I would patronize it about once a week.
I agree! We have not had a good bread place since the one closed long ago in Cameron Village
Hi, my name is Krismir with Oakwood Bakery and Sweet Shop. We are so excited to have the opportunity to break and bake bread with the city. We would like to hear from you while we are preparing our menus of sweets and savory bread combos. What are your favorities or must haves from a local bakery? Looking forward to hearing form you!
Charlese and Krismir
Oakwood Bakery and Sweet Shop
My husband and I just moved here from NYC and good, fresh bread is the number one major thing we miss. I just passed Oakwood bakery today and plan to check it out soon but can't find much info about it online (thus my commenting here), so if the owner reads this, our vote is for fresh baguettes, rolls, Italian bread, etc- if I can find that here, I will be a nearly daily customer!
Don't forget the bakery off of Strickland. AWESOME scones, great fresh bread.
Two other businesses have opened in the purple house on Bloodworth as well. The Encore Thrift Store opened by Agnes and Breathing Mountain Yoga, of which I'm the happy owner. So come down and get some baked goods, fun holiday thrift items and check out a Yoga class. How's that for variety & balance! ~ Jessica Mollet
Jessica, thanks for the updates! We are excited about both -- despite the snark. ;)
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