A Charlotte bakery is up for a national award – and they need your help to secure it.
Manolo’s Bakery was nominated for USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Best Cake Shop category, placing it alongside bakeries from across the country.
Known for its customizable tres leches cakes, Manolo’s allows customers to choose from 11 fresh fillings, six cake sizes and a wide range of toppings. The bakery also serves vegan cakes, cheesecakes, tiramisu, fruit tarts and other desserts.
Manolo’s in the community
Beyond its cakes and pastries, the bakery and owner Manuel “Manolo” Betancur have also become closely tied to Charlotte’s immigrant community and advocacy efforts. Betancur was the subject of an award-winning 16-minute documentary short film called “The Changebaker,” which explored his journey from Colombia to the U.S., his pursuit of the American dream and his role as a community leader in Charlotte, CharlotteFive reported.
The film gained added relevance after Manolo’s Bakery became a gathering point for community support during federal immigration raids in Charlotte last fall. Betancur, who previously told CharlotteFive he feared for the safety of his customers and employees during the raids, temporarily closed the bakery for the first time in its history…