DINING OUT: Amy’s Cookies
Baking runs in Amy Berg’s family, going all the way back to her great-grandfather, so it was not too surprising when, about a decade ago, she decided to switch careers – going from photographer to home baker while studying for her fine arts degree at Pratt Institute.
Her inspiration was one part love of baking, one part craving for all things sweet and one part artistic desire to create something both beautiful and edible. As an entrepreneur in a city and borough full of home cooks and aspiring food retailers, though, how did Berg stand out from the competition?
“I went straight to Dean and DeLuca,” she chuckled while showcasing a range of her homemade goodies at the 2014 Brooklyn Eats trade show in Williamsburg in June. “I lucked out because the person who had been pastry manager was leaving and the new manager was very accessible and asked me for samples.