It is not everyday where you find the quaintness of an
old-fashioned pastry shop that's been in business for over 50 years.
Circo's Pastry Shop established in 1945, rests on the corner of Hart
St. and Knickerbocker Ave, in Brooklyn, New York. Over fifty years
ago, Mr.Circo himself started the business, developing a well
renowned name that everyone grew to love. In 1968 two bakers from
Sicily, Nino Pierdipino and Michele Vinci joined Circo in his
pastry shop. By 1973 Circo decided to let his two best bakers,
Pierdipino and Vinci, buy him out. With a combined total of eighty years experience between them, Nino Pierdipino and Michele
Vinci became partners. They carried out the business for 32 years
until Vinci sold his share to Pierdipino.
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As an eleven-year-old boy in Sicily, Pierdipino worked in a pastry shop baking pastries. In 1966
He moved from Italy to Bushwick, NY. Now Pierdipino runs the bakery with his two sons Salvatore
and Anthony. By teaching them a few, "Tricks of the trade," he hopes to someday pass on
the family buisness. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, both Salvatore and
Anthony knew they wanted a share in the family trade. The three partners now employ eleven workers
and service a wide variety of clientele. They specialize in French and Italian pastries and cater
to weddings, birthdays, special occasions, and holidays. Circo's storefront is the only one on
Knickerbocker Ave that reminds people of the "Old Neighborhood." The stores ,"Old
Fashioned touch, " is so appealing the even a few movies were filmed in it. Pierdipino
pledges Circo's commitment to it's customers. "We will always make a good product and extent
that touch of personal service." If you're a chocolate fan or just in the mood for something
sweet, the trip to Circo's is worth it. 