Beloved Melbourne Bakery Black Star Pastry to Close All Stores
Black Star Pastry, a Melbourne institution for nearly 80 years, has announced it will be closing all of its stores.
The bakery, known for its famous strawberry watermelon cake, will serve its final cakes at its St Kilda, Melbourne CBD, and Chadstone venues on January 29.
The closure is a blow to Melbourne's food scene. Black Star Pastry has long been a favorite destination for locals and tourists alike. The bakery's cakes and pastries have been featured in numerous publications, including Vogue and The New York Times.
The closure has been blamed on the rising cost of doing business in Melbourne. The bakery has also been struggling with staffing shortages. In a statement, Black Star Pastry owner Chris Thé said, "It is with a heavy heart that we have made the decision to close our stores. We have been part of the Melbourne community for nearly 80 years, and we have loved serving our customers. However, the current economic climate has made it impossible for us to continue operating."
The closure of Black Star Pastry is a sad day for Melbourne. The bakery has been a beloved institution for generations. It will be missed by many.
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