Bakery with 120 Years of Heritage Faces Unprecedented Closure

Nahoum and Sons, a heritage Jewish bakery in Kolkata, has temporarily closed due to disruptions in energy supplies exacerbated by the West Asia crisis. The closure is a rare event in its 120-year history. The bakery plans to resume operations shortly, continuing its legacy of serving traditional delicacies.

Nahoum and Sons, a prominent Jewish bakery in Kolkata, has temporarily ceased operations for five days due to the Middle East crisis affecting energy supplies.

The bakery faced challenges with cooking gas shortages and decided to shut down temporarily, marking a rare occurrence in its storied 120-year history.

Plans are underway to reopen, with customers eagerly awaiting the return of its famous offerings like plum cakes and lemon tarts.

(With inputs from agencies.)