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Emmaus Bakery

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

People in Our Neighborhood

Meet Rick Zayaitz, Emmaus Main Street Partners President

Zayaitz incorporates his knowledge of business with dedicated community service.

Name: Richard (Rick) Zayaitz Where do you live? Macungie Education: Undergraduate degree from West Chester University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix What motivated you to get involved with Emmaus Main Street Partners (EMSP)? Zayaitz decided to get involved with EMSP since he's had a business in Emmaus for 26 years. He's lived in the area since 1963 and loves the small-town atmosphere, along with the great businesses and people who live and work here. Tell us what you do outside of the EMSP.  I spend time with Emmaus Rotary Club and visiting friends. Tell us a little bit of history about your work history in Emmaus. "I have worked in Emmaus for a total of about 35 years. Are you involved with any other groups or organizations? "…

Monday, October 31, 2011

Patch Picks

Nine Places to Get Great Halloween Treats Today

Whether you’re looking to spice up your costume party, serve a festive snack for the kids, or you just want to celebrate the spooky holiday solo, here are the best places to go:

Lower Macungie: Giant This place has a bunch of goodies too – like awesome Halloween doughnuts.  They also have pumpkin cookies, bite-sized cupcakes, rice krispie treats, cut-out cookie platters, whole cakes, and more. Panera Bread In addition to pumpkin muffins and pumpkin cookies, Panera Bread is featuring their iced pumpkin cut-outs. Dunkin Donuts What else would you find here but Halloween doughnuts?  Try a Boston Scream, a Caramel Apple, or a Fall Harvest with sprinkles. La Dolce Vita Italian Bakery In addition to butter cookies with orange sprinkles, this little place has both giant and mini pumpkin cut-outs and giant ghost cut-outs. Wawa Wawa features their pumpkin lattes and doughnuts, but also has doughnuts with Halloween …

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