Here's a reminder for pastry lovers: Bruno's Bakery, the new spot on West Main Street, has taken pastry to a new level for Valentine's Day. The Settepani family opened Bruno's Italian Bake Shop and Gelateria at356 W. Main St. in mid-November. And an adjacent seasonal gelato shop is set to open sometime in spring 2023. But now is the time to sample some of the bakery's Valentine's Day creations.

Chef Joseph Settepani is putting his own spin on the classics, the bakery says in a news release. The Bruno’s Bakery expansion brought the family here in November. The Staten Island bakery, known for its Italian baked fancies, chose Freehold Township for its first New Jersey location, the bakery says. It's not far from Freehold Borough on Route 537.