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Crumble and Flake’s gluten-free sister Niche set to close on 12th Ave

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The challenges of running two bakeries, a commitment to family, and a changing business environment with increased options for gluten intolerant customers are behind Toby Matasar’s decision to close down 12th Ave’s Niche Gluten Free Cafe and Bakery.

After four years of business, the “100% dedicated” gluten free bakery will sell its final batches on Halloween. What will she miss the most? Making kids who can’t eat gluten happy.

“I will truly miss seeing their smiling faces as they realize they can eat ANYTHING in the whole store!,” Matasar said.

“I think the closing is due to a multitude of things,” Matasar tells CHS. “Definitely having two businesses is wearing me down. And my kid won’t stop growing which has always been my first priority – as he enters his teenage years I feel the need to make myself more available for family.”

She also said there is more for her clientele to enjoy and eat today. Continue reading →

Nuflours gluten free bakery ready to ‘pop up’ on 15th Ave E

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80 years of baking tradition on 15th Ave E is already continuing — now on Fridays you’ll be able to more easily stop by to enjoy it. Gluten free bakery Nuflours is ready to roll out its Bakery Pop Up Fridays starting this week.

“Neighbors and our community are eager to see us open,” Amanda Bedell, Nuflours co-owner, said in a statement on the start of the next phase at her business’s new life on Capitol Hill. “And, we think a pop up concept is the perfect way to give a taste of what’s to come.”

CHS reported on Nuflours moving into the former home of North Hill Bakery back in November. Bedell and her baking team were moved in and putting the ovens to full use — after a complete scrubbing of the long-time bakery space — this spring but were hovering on the expensive planning and construction of the retail component of the old space.

Now, with construction of a service counter and cafe seating inside the bakery ready to begin, Nuflours will be taking to the sidewalk on summer Fridays to offer their gluten free goodies and breads for sale.

The bakery will “pop up” every Friday, beginning July 25th from 7 to 10 AM and 3:30 PM to 6 PM with fresh bread, pastries, ice cream sandwiches and more. You can also find Nuflours creations in local cafes and at area farmers markets including on Sundays on Broadway.

Nuflours is also launching the start of classes at the 15th Ave E bakery and kitchen. Upcoming lessons include “Pizza Basics,” “Knife Skills”,” and “GF 101.” Price ranges from $60 to $80. Some are free.

“We want to be more than a local bakery,” Nuflours founder Phebe Rossi said. “We want to be a hub of information for our community – to feed the body and the spirit.”

 

You can learn more at nuflours.com/classes.