Living with allergens shouldn’t require sacrificing taste. For far too long, diners with allergies could only enjoy so many of the best foods vicariously. Luckily for Loudoun diners, a local baker is stepping up to ensure all customers can savor the same delicious bites as those with non-restrictive diets. Alyssa Sobecki is bringing her concept, The Difference Baker, to the area, and preparing to serve all visitors safe and delectable fare.
The storefront will be opening as part of the Dulles 28 Centre, located at 22000 Dulles Retail Plaza. Owner Sobecki generously set aside some time to fill What Now DC in on The Difference Baker’s new home and the motivation behind the store’s delicious treats. “The inspiration is nothing short of the need for an allergen-friendly environment for people with food-allergies who are just trying to avoid any kind of inflammatory ingredients.”
Sobecki hopes The Difference Baker will fill a void in the culinary world-one she is personally very familiar with. “What inspired me to open it was our own family. It’s been a struggle and the older we get and as my children get older and we travel, we realize how few safe places are available-there are NONE in Loudoun, which is what led us to open right here in our backyard.”…