HIGHLIGHTS

Labor Of Love

For this month’s Farm to Table section, local baker Alexandra Romeros of In the Mix Baked Goods shares her highly coveted red velvet cake recipe with readers, just in time for Valentine’s Day. pg. 88

BYOB: BUILD YOUR OWN BOUQUET

LaToya Rodriguez started a floral company out of her home at the height of the pandemic in 2020 to spread joy. Now in a brick-andmortar location, Rose Soiree offers a build-your-own bouquet bar and more. pg. 102

Soda Fountain Showman

A hangout at the soda fountain is a quintessential American pastime of a different era. We look back at the flashy showmanship of the soda jerk from places such as Woolworth’s and Hamlin Pharmacy. pg. 106

Kylie Cooper, kylie@thebendmag.com