Five Questions with Emily Graham

Five Questions with a Downtowner - Emily Graham

1. What drew you downtown as a place to open your business?

I was born and raised in a small town, where everyone knows everybody. I tend to think of downtown like a small village. Big city heart, but the people and atmosphere make it quaint and cozy compared to the hustle and bustle of uptown.

2. Do you have a favorite downtown moment or memory?

Some of my very first memories are of downtown. My grandmother worked at Commercial National Bank downtown for over 30 years and I got to spend many days there with her. I can remember riding up and down in the elevator for fun as a kid, and looking out the top floor windows into downtown, which was beautiful to me.

3. Tell us something interesting people may not know about your building.

I really love the chandeliers that are upstairs in this building. I think Amanda Horton [the previous tenant who owns the building] made them. I know she did a lot of work in this space and I just really appreciate those little details.

4. What do you want people to know about your business?

We have many options to curb your sweet tooth; whether you are dieting or have to watch your sugar intake, to craving those double doozie buttercream filled cookie sammiches, we have you covered! We also offer cookie decorating classes every week and we book birthday parties right here in our upstairs space. It's a fun experience for all ages that's sure to make sweet memories ;).

5. What would you like to see downtown in the future?

I would LOVE to see downtown continue to grow. I had this crazy dream last night that a bagel shop opened right around the corner and filled the air with the amazing aroma of delicious bagels, that would be a great addition down here!

Thank you, Mrs. Graham! After her daughter was born, Emily decided to be a stay at home mom and found baking to be relaxing and challenging. In 2015 she started Graham Slam and her cookies were featured on Good Morning America in 2017. Emily recently moved in to her own space at 114 Pine Street, open Mon - Fri 9am - 5:30pm, Saturday 10am -3pm. Follow Graham Slam Bakery on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with them and see their tasty creations.