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Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cherished Brooklyn bakery closes its doors after 31 years
MARINE PARK, Brooklyn (PIX11) — Inside Michael's Pastry Shop in Marine Park, Brooklyn, staff members carefully smoothed the last layer of frosting on a cake—one of thousands made over the past three decades. This Sunday, the beloved bakery will shut its doors for good, marking the end of an era for loyal customers who have relied on its Italian pastries for birthdays, holidays, and everyday indulgences. More Local News Owner and Chef Salvatore DiLeonardo, one of the shop's three owners, reflected on the closure: 'It's been my whole life. We've been working for almost thirty-two years.' Known for its cannoli, rainbow cookies, and specialty cakes, Michael's has been a Marine Park staple since 1994. However, rising costs and unresolved building issues forced the difficult decision to close. Customers have flooded the shop in its final days, sharing memories and picking up last orders. One longtime patron remarked, 'It's very sad—the end of an era. Hopefully, he'll find his peace somewhere else, hopefully nearby. It's a neighborhood staple.' While the bakery's closure leaves a void, DiLeonardo isn't retiring just yet. 'I'm going to work across the street at the restaurant and then go from there,' he said. As the final hours wind down, a simple sign at the entrance captures the sentiment: 'Thank you for 31 wonderful years.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Beloved Michael's Pastry Shop in Brooklyn to close after three decades
MARINE PARK, Brooklyn (PIX11) — A long-standing and beloved Italian pastry shop is set to serve its final slice at the end of the month. Michael's Pastry Shop, tied to Michael's of Brooklyn restaurant on Avenue R, will be closing at the end of March, according to a notice posted inside the bakery. More Local News 'Michael's Bakery in Marine Park was our family's go to for custom cakes for celebrations, Sunday dinner pastries and Italian cookies, and emergency Italian bread runs,' said Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce President, Randy Peers in a social media post. The family-owned business has been a beloved spot for those custom cakes, Italian cookies and cannoli since 1964, according to its website. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State 'While it has been an honor to serve our community, unfortunately, this conclusion could not be avoided,' the notice in the bakery read. 'We want to thank you for 31 years of endless loyalty and support.' The closing comes shortly after another beloved staple, the Downtown Brooklyn Macy's closed on Sunday. It was not immediately made clear why the Michael's Pastry Shop would be closing, however, the restaurant portion is expected to remain in business. Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
