[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 61 (Monday, April 10, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E303]
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 HONORING MARY ZAHASKY AND DOUG BOISVERT, OWNERS OF BON VIE BISTRO & A 
                          PIECE OF CAKE BAKERY

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 10, 2023

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mary Zahasky and 
Doug Boisvert, owners of Bon Vie Bistro and A Piece of Cake bakery on 
the occasion of their retirement this Saturday, April 8, 2023 after 
over three decades of operation in St. Paul, Minnesota.
  Mary and Doug opened A Piece of Cake Bakery in 1985 and have been 
serving up hand-made creations from cupcakes to wedding cakes ever 
since. They expanded their business in 2003 when they opened Bon Vie 
Bistro, serving up eclectic breakfast and lunch offerings and 
frequently going off the menu to make whatever their customers might be 
in the mood for. They later merged the bistro and bakery together under 
one roof in St. Paul's Cathedral cozy Cathedral Hill neighborhood and 
have become a beloved local institution.
  They always use fresh ingredients and the most delicious recipes, but 
their customer-first focus and connection to their community is what 
really makes them stand out. I have had the pleasure of getting to know 
Mary and Doug over the years as a patron of their stores, and can 
attest to the wonderful impact that their small businesses have had on 
the community. Though the neighborhood will be sad to see them close 
their doors, I wish them all the best as they enjoy their retirement.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing Mary Zahasky and Doug 
Boisvert and the wonderful legacy they will leave on our St. Paul 
community.

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