N.J. Bakery Specializing in Bolivian Street Foods to Open First Storefront

A food truck called Tunkas Bolivian Baked Goods will launch in northern New Jersey. The Bolivian street food bakery will build a 911-square-foot Livingston café with distinctive meals.

The bakery is famous for its salteñas, a classic Bolivian meat pie. Bolivian cakes with a golden, slightly sweet surface and savory, broth-filled inside are rare outside Bolivia due to intricate baking. Careful preparation of salteñas is crucial to minimize liquid filling leakage during high-temperature baking, resulting in magnificent masterpieces.

East Orange’s Tunkas food truck lovers demand housing. Old Rush Bowls replaced by new Livingston Town Center restaurant. The bakery will provide Bolivian-inspired treats including alfajores, fresh breads, coffee/tea, and salteñas.

Livingston Town Center has bakeries, gyms, beauty salons, banks, and specialty retailers. The two-story commerce complex comprises 29 600-5,000-square-foot tenant spaces, few of which are retail, restaurant, or office.

Tunkas and the landlord were represented by Azarian Realty Co.’s sole leasing and property management agent, Kevin Pelio. Tunkas Bolivian Baked Goods’ unique offerings and handy location attract Bolivian cooks and beginners.

A bakery arises as New Jersey mixes international and street food with local cuisine. Tunkas Bolivian Baked Goods promises Livingston and nearby locals a unique and tasty baking experience.

Sources:
Azarian Realty Co.
Local business and real estate reports
New Jersey small business news