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Bakey's babka in Hallandale Beach lives up to the hype

Food and Drink

When a cafe dedicated to babka opened in South Florida, I knew I had to try it.Why it matters: For the uninitiated, babka, a popular Jewish dessert, is a crossover between a coffee cake and bread.

I tried Roll & Dough's viral cinnamon rolls

I wanted to what these rolls were all about after the bakery's viral delivery mixup last week.

After <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bakery Roll &amp; Dough" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/28/uber-driver-border-patrol-bakery-cinnamon-rolls-theft" data-vars-content-id="4bfcd17e-c15d-4e29-a347-5725bca3e086" data-vars-headline="I tried Roll &amp; Dough&#x27;s viral cinnamon rolls" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/28/uber-driver-border-patrol-bakery-cinnamon-rolls-theft" target="_self">bakery Roll &amp; Dough</a> became the talk of the town last week, I wanted to see what these cinnamon rolls were all about. Catch up quick: The popular bakery, founded by Florida International University student Julie Pierre, went viral last week over an alleged cinnamon roll theft.

Border Patrol detained Uber driver during cinnamon roll delivery

A bakery thought its Uber driver stole 350 cinnamon rolls. But he was actually detained during the ride.

Immigration

The Uber driver <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="accused of stealing 350 cinnamon rolls" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/24/south-florida-roll-and-dough-300-cinnamon-rolls-uber-driver-stole" data-vars-content-id="740e8441-4cf5-4f9d-89e6-737576776b6e" data-vars-headline="Border Patrol detained Uber driver during cinnamon roll delivery" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/24/south-florida-roll-and-dough-300-cinnamon-rolls-uber-driver-stole" target="_self">accused of stealing 350 cinnamon rolls</a> he was delivering to the Yellow Green Farmers Market on Saturday was actually detained by U.S. Border Patrol during the delivery.Why it matters: Roll &amp; Dough&#x27;s video about the alleged cinnamon roll theft blew up online.<ul><li>The popular bakery had ordered the Uber to deliver the rolls for Saturday&#x27;s market.</li></ul>

South Florida bakery says Uber driver stole $3K in cinnamon rolls

Roll & Dough says its Uber driver took off with 300 cinnamon rolls he was supposed to deliver to the Yellow Green Farmers Market.

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Editor&#x27;s note: Days after publication, U.S. Border Patrol confirmed that it had detained the Uber driver, preventing him from making his delivery. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Read more here" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/28/uber-driver-border-patrol-bakery-cinnamon-rolls-theft" data-vars-content-id="07504220-0207-43ab-9c85-e2de5bf18b43" data-vars-headline="South Florida bakery says Uber driver stole $3K in cinnamon rolls" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/28/uber-driver-border-patrol-bakery-cinnamon-rolls-theft" target="_self">Read more here</a>.A popular <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="South Florida bakery" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/08/12/ophelia-bakery-huizenga-park-fort-lauderdale-coconut-grove" data-vars-content-id="07504220-0207-43ab-9c85-e2de5bf18b43" data-vars-headline="South Florida bakery says Uber driver stole $3K in cinnamon rolls" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/08/12/ophelia-bakery-huizenga-park-fort-lauderdale-coconut-grove" target="_self">South Florida bakery</a> says an Uber driver stole more than $3,000 worth of its cinnamon rolls on Saturday. Why it matters: Founded by Florida International University students Julie Pierre and Jovan Mitchell in their apartment kitchen, Roll &amp; Dough and its Japanese milk-bread cinnamon rolls have become a viral sensation.

Review: La Sosta's Italian sandwiches are the real deal

The Axios Miami and Hollywood crews were impressed by the high-quality sandos.

The Axios South Florida contingent recently got together for a little coworking session and lunch at La Sosta off Polk Street in Hollywood. <ul><li>We all love a good sandwich (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="especially Sommer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/26/frankie-wallys-is-here-to-satisfy-your-deli-sandwich-cravings" data-vars-content-id="2e8c6eac-b7cc-4c7f-94ba-8dbb54c6ef60" data-vars-headline="Review: La Sosta&#x27;s Italian sandwiches are the real deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/26/frankie-wallys-is-here-to-satisfy-your-deli-sandwich-cravings" target="_self">especially Sommer</a>), so La Sosta had been on our radar.</li></ul>

Hidden, invite-only speakeasy debuts in downtown Hollywood

The secret cocktail bar is tucked inside Common Room.

Your next date spot just opened in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown Hollywood" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/10/downtown-hollywood-development-apartments-vacancy-business" data-vars-content-id="a37726f7-56f5-41f1-86e9-114dfbb85495" data-vars-headline="Hidden, invite-only speakeasy debuts in downtown Hollywood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/10/downtown-hollywood-development-apartments-vacancy-business" target="_self">downtown Hollywood</a>.State of play: The Brooklyn Room is a new, invite-only cocktail bar hidden inside the restaurant <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Common Room" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/07/20/common-room-downtown-hollywood-opens-comfort-food" data-vars-content-id="a37726f7-56f5-41f1-86e9-114dfbb85495" data-vars-headline="Hidden, invite-only speakeasy debuts in downtown Hollywood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/07/20/common-room-downtown-hollywood-opens-comfort-food" target="_self">Common Room</a> near Young Circle.

🗓️ Things to do around Hollywood this weekend

You can paddle under the full moon or head to Miami Dolphins training camp this weekend.

Things to Do

It&#x27;s time to start planning your weekend. Here&#x27;s whats happening around town:🍿<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Arts Park Movie Night" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11862&amp;month=7&amp;year=2026&amp;day=29&amp;calType=0" data-vars-content-id="e64b4914-3329-4c7f-b7b7-e94f3c67538e" data-vars-headline="🗓️ Things to do around Hollywood this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11862&amp;month=7&amp;year=2026&amp;day=29&amp;calType=0" target="_blank">Arts Park Movie Night</a>: Bring a blankets to Arts Park at Young Circle in downtown Hollywood to watch &quot;Michael&quot; on Friday night (8-10pm).🎶 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hollywood Beach Theatre" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11425&amp;month=7&amp;year=2026&amp;day=29&amp;calType=0" data-vars-content-id="e64b4914-3329-4c7f-b7b7-e94f3c67538e" data-vars-headline="🗓️ Things to do around Hollywood this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11425&amp;month=7&amp;year=2026&amp;day=29&amp;calType=0" target="_blank">Hollywood Beach Theatre</a>: Enjoy the live music Friday-Sunday (7-9pm).

Common Room opens in downtown Hollywood

Guests can expected modern twists of American classics.

Common Room, a modern American restaurant serving elevated comfort food, has officially opened in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown Hollywood" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/07/14/downtown-hollywood-businesses-struggle-development" data-vars-content-id="e9ed2994-14c2-44f6-b6d2-86d27d3b0d7e" data-vars-headline="Common Room opens in downtown Hollywood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/07/14/downtown-hollywood-businesses-struggle-development" target="_self">downtown Hollywood</a> near Young Circle.Why it matters: It&#x27;s the newest concept by BOL Hospitality Group that will serve as a neighborhood anchor in downtown.

Q&A: Why a Hollywood chef is offering nude dining

Spots filled up quickly for the first nude dinner on July 6.

Chef Maurad Ali says CLASS Soirée Steakhouse needs to continue to be &quot;remarkable&quot; to survive. <ul><li>His strategy? A monthly nude dinner. </li></ul>State of play: The nearly 8-year-old <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hollywood" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood" data-vars-content-id="bfda779e-c1d8-4c82-9ecc-640cb18c91e3" data-vars-headline="Q&amp;A: Why a Hollywood chef is offering nude dining" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood" target="_self">Hollywood</a> restaurant&#x27;s first nude, five-course dinner at the new CLASS Lounge sold out just a day after it was announced.

Food and Drink 🍽

Bakey's babka in Hallandale Beach lives up to the hype

I tried Roll & Dough's viral cinnamon rolls

Border Patrol detained Uber driver during cinnamon roll delivery

South Florida bakery says Uber driver stole $3K in cinnamon rolls

Review: La Sosta's Italian sandwiches are the real deal