Libby’s Italian Pastry Shop celebrated 100 years of business grounded in the heart of New Haven’s Little Italy. City officials joined the pastry shop’s team, made up of generations of Italian-American heritage, at 135 Wooster St. Wednesday afternoon to recognize the centennial benchmark.

“It’s one of those businesses that due to its reputation and notary puts New Haven on the map as a food destination and in the process lifts up so many other food businesses in New Haven,” said Deputy Economic Development Administrator Carlos Eyzaguirre.