Now open in Durham’s Brightleaf Square, the dessert shop offers a playful invitation to passersby: slow down, take a break, and treat yourself.
Lena Geller
Lena Geller is a reporter for INDY, covering food, housing, and politics. She joined the staff in 2018 and previously ran a custom cake business.
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