I just stopped in there tonight and was told they'll be closing up shop Jan. 18th due to a rent increase. So sad, I always loved this little Japanese bakery and didn't get to go as often as I liked. If you've been meaning to go there, do it asap.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/panya-bakery-...
citysweettooth
Jan 08, 2009 06:47PM
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Oh that's sad. Did they say if they will be relocating somewhere in the city?
Well, I guess now you will have to go to Cafe Zaiya....
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They said they're not relocating, just closing. Very sad.
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A rent increase in this economy?! Either they were paying an extremely low rent or they have a very short-sighted landlord.
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Maybe it wasn't the rent. Eater.com now reports that something new will open in the space from the same owner, but it may not be a food place. Maybe the girl I talked to didn't have all the details, it was a casual short conversation after all. Either way, Panya will be missed and I hope they open something similar in the space.
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ah dang. it was a great local spot. sad to see it go.
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Wow.. so sad to see this place close. Are there other Japanese bakeries in Manhattan that we can go as a substitute in the future? I suppose Cafe Zaiya is one and maybe JAS Mart's dessert counter.
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Good news, it's now being reported that the space could be expanding! I guess we'll see how it all pans out (bad pun, I know...) ^_^
http://eater.com/archives/2009/01/fir...
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Thanks! That's great news! Let's hope they will have even more desserts selection and seating too!
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Panya has expanded and is now open.
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Yay! They still serve the same items right? Do they have anything new on the menu?
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I don't have details but there are definitely new items. The new store is at least 3-4x bigger then the old space. There is a big counter in the back that look like they cook food. I haven't stepped in yet but pass it every morning. I have to wake up earlier and stop in.
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Thanks for the info. I will have to stop by this weekend to check out what they really have!
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