Interview with Chul Woo Cho, owner
Q: How did you get involved in this business?
A: I am from Korea. I was always interested in baking, so I finished a patissier course in Korea. I love tasting and studying every kind of bread and cake.
Q: What distinguishes you from other businesses in your category?
A: My bakery presents various Asian pastries and cakes. The products in my store are not that sweet, and I use natural ingredients. I can say that my products are good for health.
Q: What do you like best about your line of work?
A: Decorating kids’ birthday cakes. It always makes me think of my 7-year-old son. I am happy to see kids are smiling when they get birthday cakes I made.
Q: What is your business’ biggest challenge?
A: First, I am preparing for the renovation of the store because this store has been open for 18 years. It will give better service to the customers. Second, I recently opened up a second store in Pacific Ocean Market in Aurora. It is the current challenge now.
Q: Something people might be surprised to learn about you or your business:
A: Many customers are surprised that we have many kinds of stuff. We usually sell around 80 kinds of pastries and cakes. We are sure to be baking every day.
Profile
Business: New York Bakery
Address: 10720 E. Iliff Ave.
Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
Founded: 1998
Contact: 303-743-0001
Employees: 2
