Empire's Meet & Greet Luncheon Was A Big Hit!

Our First Annual Meet & Greet Luncheon - held on November 2nd in Hicksville, NY - has come and gone, and we couldn't have been happier with the results! Vendors, bakers and industry guests alike had a chance to get together and chat in an open, casual environment. It was a great opportunity for all to make new contacts,  reconnect with old ones, or even just catch up with friends and colleagues. We ate some good food, gave away some great prizes, and most of all, had a lot of fun!

Thank you to all of the guests in attendance that helped to make this event such a big success! Our special appreciation goes out to all of the vendors who showed support by attending, donating or both. Coming together to support the industry is what this event was all about - and we couldn't have done it without all of you!

Last, but certainly not least, we just wanted to give an extra special "Thank You" to Steve LiCastri and his team for the outstanding job they did in our kitchen and the fantastic pizza they produced! Bellissimo!

We look forward to seeing you all again next year!

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Customer Spotlight: Salvatore Settepani

Congrats to Sal for winning the Food Network Sugar Challenge!

Salvatore Settepani, the 24-year-old pastry chef and co-owner of Pasticceria Bruno in West Brighton, took home the grand prize on Food Network's Sugar Adventures Challenge, which aired in October.

Salvatore, who worked alongside his dad, Biagio Settepani, created a five-and-a-half-foot abstract sugar sculpture based on the novel "Journey to the Center of the Earth.". The judges were impressed at how well the father and son team worked together, but in the end, it was Sal's awe inspiring design that truely wowed them.

Read More About Sal's Win Here»

BLOG Post: Six Twitter-ific Tips for your Bakery

Tweet this, Tweet that - you’ve heard the chatter. How could you not? Over the past year, Twitter has exploded into a cultural phenomenon. You've probably heard how other businesses have found success riding the Twitter wave, but you’re still wondering if it’s right for you.

Whether you own a bakery, bagel shop, or pizzeria, the first thing to remember is that Twitter is just a tool, and it will only ever be as effective as you make it. Here are some key tips that will help you leverage the potential of Twitter in order to successfully promote your business.

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So.. what did you think?

Did you make it to our networking luncheon? We want to hear from you! Tell us what you liked or what you didn't like. Send us your suggestions and comments so that we can make next year's event even better!

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