Gold Winner Vandal Doughnuts Silver Winner The Old Apothecary Bronze Winner LF Bakery “Twenty-eighteen blew our minds,” says Nicole Tufts, who opened Vandal Doughnuts with partner Sonia Gillies-da Mota just about a year ago. Little did they know that their little dessert-focussed counter inside no-frills north end institution Gus’ Pub would take the city (and […]
The Old Apothecary
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Best Bakery
Gold Winner The Old Apothecary Silver Winner Julien’s Patisserie, Bakery & Cafe Bronze Winner Scanway Bakery + Café The Old Apothecary is a dream for anyone with a sweet tooth and/or a love of homemade bread. Owner Laura MacLeod says the reaction to this year’s win “was a mixture of excitement and relief,” especially given […]
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Best Desserts
Gold Winner The Middle Spoon Desserterie & Bar, Halifax Silver Winner Sweet Hereafter Cheesecakery Bronze Winner The Old Apothecary Dessert isn’t just the end to a meal, it’s an exercise in tastebud exploration, a hit of sugar for your smarting sweet tooth and the original (and literal) way to treat yo’ self. So, pull out […]
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Best Bakery
Gold Winner The Old Apothecary Silver Winner Julien’s Patisserie, Bakery & Cafe, Hydrostone Bronze Winner Two If By Sea, Dartmouth Owner Laura MacLeod downplays her business’ rookie success winning Best Bakery. “I do think it’s new kids on the block,” she says. “We’re working as hard as we can. I hope it has something to […]
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Where I work: Laura MacLeod
Who she is Take one bite out of one of Laura MacLeod’s chocolate-coated eclairs and you’ll know that she’s the real deal. Going into culinary school MacLeod didn’t have her mind set on baking but to her surprise she fell in love with it. “I think it had more of a design element. It was […]
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Best Bakery
Gold Winner Julien’s Patisserie, Bakery & Cafe, Hydrostone Silver Winner The Old Apothecary Bronze Winner Scanway Bakery + Cafe Husband and wife team, Lana and Mike Ansari own Julien’s, and running the cafe/bakery sounds like a lot of work. But a lot of fun. “Everybody likes bread,” Lana says, especially the delicious loaves and pastries […]