Linda Richards, proprietor of The Cake Shop, is a champion of the home-style recipes of childhood days. Whether celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or just a joyous day, Linda's innovations of the classics will satisfy your eye, your palette, and your heart. Linda served as pastry chef for Epicurean/Trio Restaurant for several years. With over fifteen years serving up sweet treats at The Cake Shop, Linda is a stalwart of the Tallahassee Gourmet community.
Steve Newman continues to pursue his lifelong interest in baking and designing fine pastries. The artistry of his work reflects a sense of tradition and elegance. Chef Newman developed his own style and practice after training under ACF Master Pastry Check Joseph McKenna in New York and Charleston, SC. Recruited westward, he worked in many top restaurants in Aspen, CO, Jackson Hole, WY, and Lake Tahoe, CA. Returning to Tallahassee, Steve was hired as the pastry chef at the Governor's Club, followed by Albert's Provence. He has taught at the FSU Dedman School of Hospitality. Steve joined The Cake Shop in 2004 and has been designing wedding cakes for over twenty years.
Steve Newman continues to pursue his lifelong interest in baking and designing fine pastries. The artistry of his work reflects a sense of tradition and elegance. Chef Newman developed his own style and practice after training under ACF Master Pastry Check Joseph McKenna in New York and Charleston, SC. Recruited westward, he worked in many top restaurants in Aspen, CO, Jackson Hole, WY, and Lake Tahoe, CA. Returning to Tallahassee, Steve was hired as the pastry chef at the Governor's Club, followed by Albert's Provence. He has taught at the FSU Dedman School of Hospitality. Steve joined The Cake Shop in 2004 and has been designing wedding cakes for over twenty years.
Community Involvement:
The Cake Shop has a long history of giving back to the community and continues to contribute locally and nationally. A short list of charities whom have benefited from The Cake Shop's generosity are: Cancer Ward at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital; Tallahassee Ballet Company; The Cancer Society; Zoobliees for The Junior Museum; The Ronald McDonald House; The Children's Home Society; United Way of the Big Bend and the Tallahassee Leon County Animal Service Center.
Best Bakery in Tallahassee 2010:
Thank you Tallahassee for voting us the Best! We feel privileged and honored for this title. Check out the article from Tallahassee Magazine:
"Glory, glory, hallelujah! The Cake Shop has moved from its original off-the-beaten-path location to a bright new facility on Capital Circle Northeast near Centerville Road. You can still order a special-occasion cake, but it also has an array of irresistible gourmet cupcakes for drop-in customers who want to indulge. You can’t go wrong with chocolate and vanilla, but other possibilities include mint chocolate, red velvet and Italian cream."
"Glory, glory, hallelujah! The Cake Shop has moved from its original off-the-beaten-path location to a bright new facility on Capital Circle Northeast near Centerville Road. You can still order a special-occasion cake, but it also has an array of irresistible gourmet cupcakes for drop-in customers who want to indulge. You can’t go wrong with chocolate and vanilla, but other possibilities include mint chocolate, red velvet and Italian cream."