Marissa Ferola founded Nine Winters Bakery in Cambridge to share Korean-American confections that reflect her cultural heritage. The menu features unique items like gochujang citrus sticky buns and egg bread, combining personal connections with innovative flavors. The drinks menu includes creative options like salted coffee tonics and flavored coffees. Ferola emphasizes community involvement through local artists' ceramics and is excited to collaborate on cultural pop-ups, reinforcing her mission to connect diverse gastronomies and enrich communal ties.
Family is at the heart of Nine Winters. Ferola began experimenting with Korean flavors after her daughters were born, as a way to reconnect with her roots and pass that heritage on. Adopted as a child, she wanted her kids to grow up with a strong cultural foundation - and food became one of the most meaningful ways to build it.
The drinks menu reads more like a cocktail bar than a bakery counter - but it's designed for early morning buzzes rather than late-night pours. There's the Jeju Island, a salted coffee tonic with orange marmalade, and the Galbi, a fat-washed medium roast with apple and ginger, served in a smoked glass.
Before opening the shop, Ferola sold her baked goods at pop-ups hosted by Honeycomb Creamery. Now, she's excited to host pop-ups in her own space.
Community is also baked into the space. Ferola's menu is served on handmade ceramics by local Korean-American artist Ki Wan Sim and Seoul-based small business Zedo Ceramics.
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