Wednesday, December 19, 2012
The Towson bakery is also introducing more savory menu items.
La Cakerie has only been open for just more than a month, but the downtown Towson bakery already has some big changes in store. Owner Jason Hisley, a Parkville resident who won Food Network's Cupcake Wars in 2011, said Wednesday that the bakery will expand its space at 49 W. Chesapeake Avenue and introduce more savory menu items. "We're looking to do more of a bakery, cafe vibe," said Hisley, who noted that fresh baked artisanal breads will remain the core of the business. New savory selections include pretzel dogs, soups and breakfast sandwiches. The cafe, which has free wireless internet, will also start providing espresso-based beverages. "We're ever-evolving to give our customers what they want," Hisley said. "We want [La Cakerie] to …
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The bakery is owned by Parkville resident Jason Hisley, a winner of Food Network's 'Cupcake Wars.'
La Cakerie, the first solo venture of Food Network's Cupcake Wars winner Jason Hisley, is opening at 49 W. Chesapeake Ave. on Saturday. "I'm really excited for it," said Hisley, a Parkville resident. "Towson is screaming for a bakery right now." In addition to expected items such as cupcakes, artisan breads and cookies, the bakery menu will also feature savory selections including gourmet pretzels, quiches and breakfast sandwiches. La Cakerie will also provide Zeke's Coffee and vegan and gluten-free cupcakes through a partnership with Sweet 27, a North Baltimore bakery. Hisley, a pastry chef who has trained in bakeries across Europe, will also offer custom creations for customers. As part of the opening celebration, which starts at 11 a.m…
Monday, September 10, 2012
Jason Hisley was previously the head pastry chef of Flavor Cupcakery, which has locations in Cockeysville and Bel Air.
A sweet new addition is coming to central Towson. La Cakerie, an up-and-coming commerical bakery founded by Food Network's Cupcake Wars winner Jason Hisley, is opening its first retail store at 49 W. Chesapeake Ave. in mid-October. The bakery will specialize in morning pastries such as croissants, cupcakes and other desserts and savory items such as gourmet pretzels. "I'm really hoping to bring in a European flair," said Hisley, who earned a bachelor's degree in baking and pastry arts, and has trained in bakeries throughout Europe. "But items like cupcakes also appeal to the American palette." Hisley, who also claimed a second place win on Sweet Genius—another Food Network pastry competition—thinks his custom wedding cakes will also prove …
D Schmid
10:17 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
I've been hoping a "real" bakery would open in Towson. I'll be among your first customers. Welcome to Towson!! more ›