Baltik’s Bagel founder Yero Rudzinskas shares his journey from Michelin-starred kitchens and high finance to building one of Richmond’s most buzzed-about bagel shops. In this Eat It, Virginia! podcast episode, he reveals his bagel-making secrets, business philosophy, and why community connection drives his success.

You'll Learn:
How Yero went from chef to banker to bagel maker.
The process behind Baltik’s Bagel’s signature chewy, glossy crust.
Why Richmond’s South Side was the perfect location for his Baltik’s Bagel.
Tips for perfect bagels at home — fermentation, boiling, baking.
His plans for expanding in Richmond’s growing food scene.
Stories from New York City Bagel Fest People’s Choice win.

Baltik&rsquo;s Bagel founder Yero Rudzinskas shares his journey from Michelin-starred kitchens and high finance to building one of Richmond&rsquo;s most buzzed-about bagel shops. In this Eat It, Virginia! podcast episode, he reveals his bagel-making secrets, business philosophy, and why community connection drives his success.
You'll Learn:
<ul>
<li>How Yero went from chef to banker to bagel maker.</li>
<li>The process behind Baltik&rsquo;s Bagel&rsquo;s signature chewy, glossy crust.</li>
<li>Why Richmond&rsquo;s South Side was the perfect location for his Baltik&rsquo;s Bagel.</li>
<li>Tips for perfect bagels at home &mdash; fermentation, boiling, baking.</li>
<li>His plans for expanding in Richmond&rsquo;s growing food scene.</li>
<li>Stories from New York City Bagel Fest People&rsquo;s Choice win.</li>
</ul>

Eat It, Virginia! is a deep dive into the food, restaurants, and dining trends of Richmond, Virginia and spots around the Commonwealth. 

Eat It, Virginia! is a deep dive into the food, restaurants, and dining trends of Richmond, Virginia and spots around the Commonwealth.

Eat It, Virginia!

Hungry for the stories behind Richmond’s best chefs, restaurants, and culinary creators? 🍽️ Eat It, Virginia! brings you inside the kitchens, bars, and farms shaping Virginia’s food scene. Hosted by Robey Martin and Scott Wise, each episode serves up conversations with local legends, rising stars, and food entrepreneurs from Richmond and all around Virginia.

Hungry for the stories behind Richmond&rsquo;s best chefs, restaurants, and culinary creators? 🍽️ Eat It, Virginia! brings you inside the kitchens, bars, and farms shaping Virginia&rsquo;s food scene. Hosted by Robey Martin and Scott Wise, each episode serves up conversations with local legends, rising stars, and food entrepreneurs from Richmond and all around Virginia.