A dispute between “The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg and the renowned Holtermann’s Bakery on Staten Island has people talking, not because of a new recipe but rather because of a dessert order that was turned down that may have involved more than simply cake. The well-liked TV personality wanted to celebrate her 69th birthday with Charlotte Russe cakes, a New York specialty that is said to be her mother’s favorite. On the November 13 broadcast of the show, however, what was supposed to be a heartfelt homage took a little negative turn when Goldberg implied that the bakery turned down her order because of her political views.
Since Goldberg told her audience about the incident, Jill Holtermann, the owner of the 145-year-old bakery, has come forward to clarify that the reason for the bakery’s refusal to comply with Goldberg’s request was not political but rather a broken boiler that cast doubt on the establishment’s capacity, according to the New York Daily News. Goldberg’s cakes were available for pickup on the morning of the show without prior confirmation, despite the building’s 1930s history and the unpredictability of outdated technology. This could indicate a misunderstanding more than a political slight.
“Now, I should tell you, Charlotte Russe has no political leanings, and the place that made these refused to make them for me,” Goldberg said in her speech on the daytime talk show, referring to the bakery’s owners and claiming that her politics were the reason, according to a New York Post report. The message sparked a lot of conjecture, with many people wondering if there was a more profound explanation behind the rejected candy request.
“I said to Whoopi, ‘I can’t do it right now,’ ‘We have so many things going on with my boiler,’ because the building is from 1930, when she called me, I had no idea [if we could] be baking everything;” Holtermann explained the bakery’s situation to Entertainment Weekly. While the technical issue raises questions about the bakery’s ability to fulfill orders and commitments, it is not necessarily a slight against Goldberg.
Even though the provenance of those desserts should have remained a surprise, the famous white paper cups with pink polka dots were clearly identifiable, letting viewers know where their Holtermann’s originated. Ultimately, the Charlotte Russe cakes were purchased and featured on-air for Goldberg’s birthday. Holtermann declared to the New York Daily News, “I just want to run my business,” despite the regrettable misunderstanding and its possible perception as a political blockade. This statement appears to be a reflection of the sentiment of many small business owners in the tense political climate of today.
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