by Emma Davey Greenpoint has no shortage of coffee shops and baked goods, but that’s not stopping this global chain.
South Korean chain Paris Baguette will soon set up shop at 856 Manhattan Avenue, in the former home of Starhawk Design, which closed last year after a decade.
The new Greenpoint location continues the chain’s rapid expansion further into New York City, with locations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. A Williamsburg locationopened just last year, and the…
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Nice pic. Especially the layer cake. Tough to get one in Greenpoint. Ovenly had one but closed. Too many croissants and other sweets. I am surprised it will open so soon, since somebody told me the former owner has no gas line and it takes an arm and a leg and a bank loan to get one installed.
Something new in a storefront is better than nothing? But they have 4000 locations, this is like the Korean version of McDonald’s. Seoul Baguette didn’t test so well in Gen Z focus groups? The Paris bit is so contrived. Is this better or worse than Blank Street (smooth brain brand)? Sure, everyone has a right to do business, I’ll keep supporting the Greenpoint indie cafes while they last.