As a longtime fan of Taunton Avenue Bakery – since I could say papo secos – I was saddened to hear that they had to close because of a fire. Where would I get my pasteis de nata? My half dozen? Wrought with despair, I searched for a replacement, and although others came close, there was always something missing: that taste of my childhood.
Finally my tastebuds can rejoice, Taunton Avenue Bakery has reopened in a new location and with a few new touches. “Coffee and tables! We always had people asking for coffee at the old location,” says owner Maggie Soares. What has stayed the same are the important things: the bread recipes, which are the same recipes that Taunton Avenue Bakery had carried long before the fire. And their pastries? Maggie says that their pasteis de nata, custard tarts, are a must-try. “We are very known for our custards,” she says. “Everyone says we have the best custards around.”
Although the bakery keeps true to its Portuguese roots, they welcome influences from America, France and Italy. Maggie has even brought new ideas for more modern pastries, artisan breads and wedding cakes. “We were very missed these past months we were closed,” says Maggie. Looks like she’s doing her part to make up for it, one pastry at a time. 217 Taunton Avenue, East Providence. 401-434-3450.
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