Local Bakeries, Markets Fill Void Left By Business Closures
Manzella's, Giglio's and Giovanni's may be gone, but there are other markets and bakeries in St. Clair Shores to frequent.
Sadly, sometimes a business must shutter its doors. Reasons vary, but ultimately it means an empty building or storefront, a loss of jobs and revenue. In 2011, three well-known family-owned stores closed -- Manzella's Fruit Market, neighboring Giovanni Bakery, and Giglio's Market. Bad news, without a doubt, since all three businesses had been around for decades. The good news is, for the customer who prefers to shop close to home, a few local stalwarts remain. Often your local bakery makes fresh bread daily -- the owners getting up in the wee hours of the morning to make the day's goods. That's the case for Hodell's Cake Shop and Harper Bakery. Hodell's Cake Shop Hodell's has been in business for 55 years, starting in Detroit, but they …
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Chuck Hall
9:51 am on Wednesday, September 19, 2012
I go to Bommaritos for their canolies,pizza,breads,wines and seasonings. They have been a staple on located at 8 1/2 & Greater Mack Ave for years. If your going to mention the word bakery in the same article as survivors, then you must count these fine people in. more ›