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Cupcake Charlie's Opening Soon, Norton House of Pizza Through the Generations & More Local Business News

A look at this week's business news from the area.

Foxborough

Cupcake Charlie’s to Open Patriot Place Location on May 18

Cupcake Charlie's, an award-winning gourmet cupcake bakery with locations in Cape Cod, Plymouth and Newport, R.I., will open its third location at Patriot Place on Saturday, May 18th.

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“We are so excited the word is out,” Patriot Place said on its Facebook page Tuesday. “Cupcake Charlie's opens Saturday, May 18th. Mark your calendars and get excited.”

The bakery’s grand opening at 262 Patriot Place will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Foxborough location will be Cupcake Charlie's fourth. The franchise also does business at The Mashpee Commons on Cape Cod, the Plymouth Waterfront in Plymouth and the Brick Market Place down in Newport, R.I.

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Walpole

Penny Pincher, located at 601 Providence Highway in Walpole, has been a staple business for more than 25 years.

It supplies cabinets from national companies such as Cuisine Cabico, Aristokraft, 6 Square and Palette and not just for kitchens. Bathroom vanities, sinks, faucets, plumbing fixtures, glass doors and counter tops along with all the accessories that you'll need to make your remodel complete are also available.

Patch spoke with owner, Peter Soltz, who told us why his business has been a Walpole staple for over two decades.

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Norton

Norton House of Pizza Handing Down the Generations

Nick Anifantis’ father and uncle started the Norton House of Pizza more than 40 years ago, and now he’s getting ready to continue the tradition.

“They’re in their 60s and they’re heading towards retirement,” he said. “I’ll be taking over.”

Anifantis first started at the shop when he was 12, sweeping the floor and putting pizza boxes together. He first started cooking when he was 14.

“It was fun at the time, if a little demanding on a 14-year-old,” he said. “I learned a lot from my father and uncle.”

Anifantis is originally from Norton, growing up in town and went to Norton High School. His father and uncle grew up far away, though.

Mansfield

Asia Grill and Sushi Entering Third Year

Bobby Lau first started in the restaurant industry in Rhode Island over 20 years ago, and now he’s still wearing multiple hats at the Asia Grill and Suishi in Mansfield.

“That was like a family restaurant, you do everything and have different hats, a manager, a dishwasher, janitor, that was a good experience,” he said. “You learned the different facets of the business, front back and all over.”

Lau said he first started working at the Bejing Garden, and started his own business in Mansfield about three years ago.

“Mansfield is a great family town,” he said. “I like the customers here. We’re very close to Boston and Rhode Island. I have people coming as far away as Cranston and New Bedford.”

He added the loyalty from his customers is a great feeling.

“People come from everywhere,” he said.

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Canton

Business Spotlight: The Turnpike Cafe in Canton

The Turnpike Cafe, located at 958 Turnpike St. has been a staple in Canton for more than 50 years. New owners Patrick and Caroline Brodigan purchased the restaurant a year ago and plan to continue its tradition of keeping it in the family.

The Brodigan family recently launched a new menu featuring many homemade favorites like burgers and a Greek wrap. They’ve also added some new items such as nachos, pizza, spinach salad and a hummus plate.

Canton Patch sat down with Patrick Brodigan to talk about his first year running this well known restaurant.

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Norwood

Norwood Business Spotlight: Luke Adams Glass

Luke Adams Glass is a destination place in Norwood.

Patrons walk right into this live artist studio with several glass makers standing in front of the roaring ovens, where they mold and make these beautiful objects of art made from glass.

Time is of the essence, as the glass has to be perfectly heated to bend and stretch.

Norwood Patch sat down with owner Luke Adams to discuss glass, classes and jewelry.

Dedham

Business Spotlight: Bamboo Restaurant

The Bamboo Restaurant in Dedham is known for fine Asian cuisine and a large sushi bar.

When customers enter the restaurant through large glass doors, they are greeted by a tranquil waterfall covering one whole wall.

A perfect place to watch a game is at their bar or grab a seat at the Sushi bar, and watch the chefs prepare rolls and sushi.

Dedham Patch sat down with George Leung, manager of Bamboo, to find out what makes this restaurant different.


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