Delicate meringue desserts with international flair are taking center stage at a new Homewood bakery and cafe that blends Latin American heritage with European-inspired pastry artistry.
Longtime Homewood residents Reina Perez and her husband, Jose Raita, launched Dolce Pavlovas BHM in November at 1919 28th Ave. S. The elevated dessert experience pairs elegant pavlovas with a welcoming neighborhood cafe atmosphere rooted in community and craft.
“We chose Birmingham because it’s a warm and welcoming city with a growing appreciation for small, local businesses,” said Perez, who has lived in Homewood with Raita for seven years. “Homewood, in particular, seemed like a perfect place for us to build something meaningful.”…