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Tom Franier, co-owner of Semifreddi’s Bakery; residents and friends attend farewell party, where the bakery served grilled sausage, baked beans, salads, home-brewed beer, and all the chocolate-dipped biscotti one could eat; and co-owner Mike Rose. “We had a good run in Emeryville,” said Franier. The beloved local artisan bakery is headed to Alameda after 25 years in Emeryville. The City Council majority, despite promises that they would help the business find a new location in Emeryville, failed to follow through and Semifreddi’s said it was forced to leave. Pixar is occupying the new space, having bought the building several years ago. Franier said he and his partner were never given an opportunity to make an offer on the building. (Click photos to enlarge).
Goodbye Semifreddi's! Emeryville residents do appreciate you and will miss you!
I'm still angry that the mayor talked such BS about how much Emeryville values Semmifreddi's. Whatta crock! Kassis has a problem with the truth. Thankfully, he's finally going to be gone.
Semmifreddi's, sorry to see you go! Kassis…not so much.
Wherever Semifreddi relocates to, I will be there!