Bittersweet bakers: 17 Berkshire closing, Jacques Louise opening in Midtown
Though recently named a semifinalist in the 2025 James Beard Awards’ outstanding U.S. bakery category, 17 Berkshire announced Thursday, April 3, it will close.
But another bakery will soon take over the Midtown space.
“It is so bittersweet,” Savannah Kenney, owner of gluten-free Jacques Louise Bakery, said about the changes to 2084 Trimble Place in Overton Square.
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Jennifer Chandler
A cookbook author and former restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler has been writing about food and dining for more than 25 years.
She is the author of four cookbooks: “The Southern Pantry Cookbook,” “Simply Salads,” “Simply Suppers,” and “Simply Grilling.” While she boasts a degree from Le Cordon Bleu, this Memphis native is about making real food accessible for real families.
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