Photos by Stacie Joy
This month, Ray Alvarez turns 92, and 2025 marks the 51st year in business for his NYC institution — Ray's Candy Store.
I stopped by the shop on Avenue A and spent a recent afternoon with Ray as he diligently worked on orders of deep-fried Oreos (sorry, we can't share the recipe!), beignets, and other specialties of the house...
... and chatted with customers...
Ray's Candy Store is at 113 Avenue A between Seventh Street and St. Mark's Place.
11 comments:
We ❤️ you Ray always!!!
Way to go, Ray!
Ray is THE BEST. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 92 years young!!! Now everybody stop in for a delicious snack.
this Ray guy seems alright
Thank you for all your years in business!!!!
We can Thank Trump for getting illegal immigrants out of nyc so people can live safely and stay in great businesses like Ray's.
Seriously? Do you know anything at all about Ray? Grieve, please consider blocking the account I’m replying to here.
don't feed the troll
I went to 2 of Ray's B-Day parties that were held at his store. As I recall one had "entertainment".
No comment. (:
Dan Perino, you should wipe the orange off your tongue
Totally agree with jaunty. This perino MAGA knows NOTHING about Ray.
Happy birthday,
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