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.