A new tenant at Marketplace Mall held its grand opening on Monday. Miss Sweet Potato Pie World, a venue focusing on children’s entertainment and education, is located near the mall’s east entrance. The establishment will host birthday parties, graduation celebrations, and other events. The grand opening event included appearances by Miss Sweet Potato Pie, DJ music, food, and party favors.
The concept for this business was developed by Dianne Snowden-Johnson, a teacher at the Rochester City School District who has been entertaining as Miss Sweet Potato Pie at various events in town for over twenty years. The new venue will operate from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and will be closed on Sundays and Mondays.
For more information about Miss Sweet Potato Pie World, you can visit her Facebook page at facebook.com/MISSSWEETPOTATOPIE. If you have any story tips, you can reach out to reporter Marcia Greenwood at mgreenwo@rocheste.gannett.com. You can also follow her on Twitter @MarciaGreenwood.