Genevieve Walker is the face behind Acorn Bakery, the new bake shop in downtown Southern Pines boasting the best pie in town.

Published on July 3, 2012

Genevieve Walker places freshly baked pastries onto the rack to cool.

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Martin Brunner, chef and owner of The Bakehouse and Cafe in Aberdeen, shows off a few of the various desserts his shop offers.

Published on July 3, 2012

Known for its artisan breads, The Bakehouse offers variety based on old family recipes brought to the U.S. by Brunner's family from Austria.

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Martin Brunner works in the pastry room of his shop.

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Jackie and Steve Grasso of Broad Street Bakery and Cafe in downtown Southern Pines have been in business for 19 years, offering locals freshly baked bread, as well as pastries, cakes and sandwiches.

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Jackie Grasso bakes and decorates cakes at Broad Street Bakery and Cafe.

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Steve Grasso bakes the bread at Broad Street Bakery and Cafe.

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Janell Canino came up with the idea for C-Cups Cupcakery when her mother was being treated for breast cancer. Now the bakeshop in downtown Southern Pines offers customers a variety of cupcake creations and gives back by donating to breast cancer research.

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Bee and Vina Phromsavanh have owned and operated Granny's Old Fashioned Doughnut for 30 years. The shop has developed its own following of loyal customers with many types of doughnuts and great service.

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A Granny's regular picks up doughnuts for her co-workers for a Friday morning surprise.

Published on July 3, 2012