Pancho Anaya Bakery: Your Local Sugar Fix

By Skylar Fuser

On the corner of Lewis and Admiral, Pancho Anaya Bakery fills the hungry stomachs of pastry connoisseur's all over Tulsa.

The take-and-go system is a pair of tongs and a tray. This was daunting to me, as I felt each slice of cake and morsel of cookie begging me to grab them.

There are countless delicacies to choose from. Glorias are traditional, cake-like loaves with raisins on top. Orejas are crispy, thin pastries shaped like a "U" with sugar both baked in and on top. Two pieces of traditional bread molded together in a sphere with sugar and a delicious layer of icing becomes a yoyo.

Finally, churros, which are bought with either Bavarian crème filling, strawberry filling, or no filling at all, are also local favorites. This is just to name a few.

Most of the customers are locals of Hispanic heritage, as opposed to me and my friends. The easy-going nature of the store allowed the three of us to feel comfortable grabbing tongs and jumping right in to the party.

Pastries are also labelled with their traditional name as well as an explanation of what the dish is. This helps inexperienced guests get excited about choosing the pastry they think sounds the most scrumptious.

Pancho Anaya is a family business and has been baking goods for five generations. Each hand-made pastry is evidence of the wisdom that comes with their experience.

For more information about Pancho Anaya's menu or other locations around Tulsa, visit http://panchoanaya/menu/.

A Bite of Sweetness on Brookside: Antoinette Baking Company

By Kathryn Keenan

Antoinette Baking Co. offers the freshest selections of macaroons, cookies, brownies, quiches, cakes, and pies on Brookside.  Located on South Peoria Avenue, this quaint bakery was opened a year ago by Molly Martin and Andrea Mohn, as an upcoming destination for hungry customers who wanted to get away from Brookside’s weekend commotion.

It provides a unique atmosphere with vintage tables, chairs, and decor. It’s the perfect place to energize before a day of work, bring a date, or unwind after a stressful day.

Antoinette Baking Co. was originally started as a day bakery, open only Monday through Friday, 7a.m.-4p.m.  Andrea wanted to add more to the evening scene on Brookside and started “Pie Night”.

A slice of the Mile High Chocolate Pie.

Hosted every Friday and Saturday evening 7p.m.-10p.m., Pie Night offers the perfect date night opportunity.  They serve giant slices of pie (for two) at $5 a slice.   In addition, its constantly changing menu offers customers the opportunity to choose from four to five flavors each night.

I ordered a slice of the “Mile High Pie”, Antoinette’s most popular pie, which consisted of a chocolate crumb layer topped with chocolate mousse and a mound of whipped cream.

After finishing my pie, I chatted with the cashier- a current University of Tulsa student.  “We pre-make about 30 pies for each night of the weekend.  On some nights, all 30 are gone by 8:30p.m.,” said Maggie Lane.

I definitely recommend stopping by Antoinette Baking Co.  No matter what your mood or craving, you won’t be disappointed!  You can check out Antoinette’s menu at: http://antoinettebakingco.com