Caputo's Is Kaput. Now Everyone Needs to Find New Bread.

""It's pretty awful," says Eric Finkelstein of Court Street Grocers. "Most of our most popular sandwiches were on that bread." The Vegitalian, a favorite, was highlighted by the New Yorker's Helen Rosner as "maybe my favorite sandwich, period." Finkelstein noted that after Hurricane Sandy, they turned to Caputo's for reliable bread, which became integral to their offerings."

"Finkelstein described Caputo's bread as having a "really thin crust" and being "light" with a satisfying crumb. He stated, "We've tried all the bread over the years, and we never found anything we liked as much anywhere in the city." This sentiment underscores the unique quality and importance of Caputo's bread to local culinary culture."

"James Caputo, the fifth-generation owner, reflected on the closure, saying, "I've been doing this for the past 25 years. I was married to the business. If I didn't do it this way, make a decision this way, I would have been there until I died." This highlights the emotional and personal toll of the bakery's closure."

Caputo's Bake Shop, a staple in Brooklyn for 122 years, has closed, affecting numerous local restaurants and shops that relied on its bread. Court Street Grocers, a significant customer, ordered around 6,000 loaves weekly, with many popular sandwiches featuring Caputo's bread. The closure has left local businesses scrambling for alternatives, with some expressing dissatisfaction with the substitutes. James Caputo, the bakery's fifth-generation owner, indicated that the decision to close was difficult but necessary for his well-being.

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