BROWN'S BAKERY CLOSING UP SHOP AFTER 42 YEARS, NORTH HOLLYWOOD STAPLE FILES FOR CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY.Byline: Brent Hopkins Staff Writer NORTH HOLLYWOOD - The fabled black and white cookies of Brown's Bakery will soon be no more. Owner Sheldon Brown Sheldon Brown can refer to a number of different people:
the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time small bakery near the corner of Victory Boulevard Victory Boulevard is a major thoroughfare on Staten Island, measuring approximately 8.0 miles (12.87 km) and stretching from the west shore community of Travis to the upper east shore communities of St. George and Tompkinsville. and Coldwater Canyon Avenue has fallen on hard times, a victim to a clientele that moved to more modern spots. For its remaining loyal patrons, news of the impending im·pend intr.v. im·pend·ed, im·pend·ing, im·pends 1. To be about to occur: Her retirement is impending. 2. closure is nothing short of a tragedy. ``The Jewish community has been coming in crying,'' Brown said. ``Our relationship with the people has been great.'' Jerry Smith Jerry Smith may refer to the following people:
``This is the only bread my son will eat,'' the 61-year-old civil engineer said, carrying out two loaves. ``I always come to them.'' Smith has visited Brown's for every birthday and holiday he can remember. He swears by the black and white cookies, the light, cakelike treats that are a meal all by themselves. ``Their stuff is fabulous,'' he said. ``I'm really going to miss it.'' No holiday was complete without a Brown's box, with its twisted challahs and macaroons, on the table. Its ovens offered treats that became legendary, providing the infamous marble rye and muffin tops for ``Seinfeld.'' But now, mired mire n. 1. An area of wet, soggy, muddy ground; a bog. 2. Deep slimy soil or mud. 3. A disadvantageous or difficult condition or situation: the mire of poverty. v. in a messy dispute with its landlords and faced with run-ins with health inspectors, Brown, 61, has decided to close up shop. The business will be sold within the month if a buyer can be found. ``It was just a conglomeration con·glom·er·a·tion n. 1. a. The act or process of conglomerating. b. The state of being conglomerated. 2. An accumulation of miscellaneous things. of stupid stuff,'' he said. ``It just blew me away.'' According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. files at United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Bankruptcy Court bankruptcy court n. the specialized Federal court in which bankruptcy matters under the Federal Bankruptcy Act are conducted. There are several bankruptcy courts in each state, and each one's territory covers several counties. , the shop still does a healthy business, recording more than $1 million in sales last year. But business has flagged as the community changed, Brown said. The core of regular customers declined, dealing a blow to the bottom line. ``Now the Jewish community who used to support us daily only comes holidays,'' Brown said. ``I'm not bitter, though. Things change - maybe I should have left 15 years ago to where they have more modern shopping centers out in the West Valley.'' Though he has filed for bankruptcy protection under bankruptcy laws, he hopes to honor his debts. If he continues in the wholesale business, he wants to do so with a clean slate. ``I've got to pay these people,'' he said. ``I've got a reputation, I'm not going to stick the people I have to deal with.'' And that includes the new owner. Whoever purchases the venerable bakery will have Brown on hand for advice for as long as they need. ``Whoever takes it over, I'll be there to help out with whatever they need,'' he said. ``I'm not going to just walk away and say goodbye.'' When Brown finally does shutter the business, he'll have to bid farewell to devoted fans like Martin Berkowitz. The Valley Village resident stops by weekly to buy bread. ``I don't even know how long I've been coming here, 10 or 15 years at least'' he said. ``It just tastes better here.'' CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) North Hollywood resident Jerry Smith, 61, takes a loaf of Brown's bread and a box of black and white cookies home. Brown's bakery has filed for Chapter 11. Tina Burch/Staff Photographer 
This was my grandpa's bakery,,i loved it i was so sad when it left! he lives right by me now! and with his love of customers he is still working in a market bakery!
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