Tag: Zaro’s Bakery

Parkchester 80 Years Later: A Brief History of a City Within a City

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the opening of Parkchester in The Bronx—one of…

Zaro’s Bakery in Parkchester—Iconic Bronx Store—To Close Its Doors

Zaro’s Bakery was founded in The Bronx back in 1927 by Polish immigrant Joseph Zaro and in 1959, the iconic location at Parkchester was opened. For 56 years the store has been a favorite for generations of Bronxites and now the store is closing its doors for good.