It’s so unhappy to say we’re dropping one other native favourite — Lucy & Leo’s, which is positioned within the very cozy second flooring of Midtown Reader. The one good half: “It’s not Covid associated,” mentioned proprietor Paula Lucas. “It’s a private new journey.”
I talked with Paula and she will be able to’t but reveal her new enterprise nevertheless it’s not associated to the meals business.
I’m positive all of the followers of Lucy & Leo’s are blissful for her however weepy on the considered saying goodbye to Paula and all these scrumptious baked items. I may eat a dozen of the mint chocolate cupcakes or strawberry with recent cream all on my own. Proper now. After which there are these great cookies, desserts and different treats.
Saying goodbye is just not straightforward for Paula both.
“It’s bittersweet certainly,” she mentioned.
Her message to her followers: “How completely grateful I’m to be part of this native and prolonged group. It’s been our coronary heart for these 12 years. I’m unhappy however I’m excited for brand spanking new adventures. I’ve met so many pals and households — it’s been a blessing.”
Paula launched Lucy & Leo’s, Tallahassee first cupcakery, along with her companion Jean Bates. She is now not dealing with the books for the enterprise and, since January, has labored at Woodlane Cupboard Co.
From TaMaryn Waters of the Tallahassee Democrat: “Lucas, the baker, and Bates gained nationwide fame after showing on the Meals Community’s “Cupcake Wars” in 2011. But, their story hasn’t been all frosting and sprinkles.
“It’s relocated twice. About two and half years in the past, Lucas and Bates practically offered the enterprise when cash grew tighter. And tighter.
“Now, Lucy & Leo’s — named for the duo’s Basset black lab combine and American bulldog combine — will finish the place it started: the positioning of the Midtown Reader, 1123 Thomasville Highway.”
Lucy & Leo’s will likely be open till Sept. 26. Paula mentioned she can have some occasions within the meantime. You should purchase up a bunch of your favourite cupcakes now! They freeze.
A tragic however fond farewell, Lucy & Leo’s.
Right here’s extra in regards to the legacy left by the beloved cupcakery from TaMaryn within the Tallahassee Democrat.
Lucy & Leo’s is in Midtown Reader, 1123 Thomasville Rd.; 850-765-0374
