Mr. Tod's Blog

When I looked at the corner of Halsey and Branford, I saw opportunity. I saw Hobby’s Delicatessen, an institution with deep roots in Newark. I saw the Prudential Center nearby, bringing people d … read more

Pie Season Cometh. The ovens are already moving at Halsey & Branford, and over the next few months they’re going to move a whole lot more. This will be our second Thanksgiving in Downtown Ne … read more

When people hear that MR. TOD’S PIES opened a new café in downtown Newark, they might think it’s just another store launch. But for me, it’s much more than that. This isn&rsqu … read more

Why Pies Belong at Every Cookout As grills fire up and families gather this July 4th, there's one dessert that brings the perfect finish to any summer celebration: pie. Sharing Is What It’s All … read more

From Street Corners to National Chains: The Sweet Potato Pie Journey That Started It All In the late 1980s, while most of my peers were chasing the fast life—or worse—I was chasing a diffe … read more