Thanksgiving Season Is Prime Time For Newark Bakery Known For Its Pies

NEWARK, NJ — Thanksgiving season is time for “Mr. Tod” to shine.

City officials recently held a ribbon cutting event for Mr. Tod’s Pies at 201 Halsey Street to celebrate the bakery’s first year at its downtown location in Newark.

Mayor Ras Baraka and the Newark Municipal Council presented a formal recognition to mark the business’s positive impact and continued growth as the bakery prepares for a 24-hour bake-a-thon on Thanksgiving Eve.

With every product baked from scratch, it’s a tall order. But Mr. Tod’s Pies is ready for action – as evidence by a wave of recent holiday-themed social media posts from founder, Tod A. Wilson.

Although his entrepreneurial journey began a long time ago, Wilson gained national attention as the first entrepreneur to pitch on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” where he introduced his signature sweet potato pies to audiences across the country. The bakery has since evolved into a nationally-recognized dessert brand, serving customers through its retail location and nationwide shipping.

Newarkers and visitors alike can now enjoy pies, mini cakes, cobblers, cheesecakes and coffee in the comfort of the bakery’s upstairs lounge.

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