Adieu to a legacy, and onward…
Personal Essay, Family & Legacy, Culture & Memory, Life reflections, family legacy, traditional sweet shop closing, honoring parents through writing Delia Duke Personal Essay, Family & Legacy, Culture & Memory, Life reflections, family legacy, traditional sweet shop closing, honoring parents through writing Delia Duke

Adieu to a legacy, and onward…

Today, my sadness carries many layers.

A ninety-year-old family business, founded by my great-grandfather, has finally said goodbye. Annapurna Bhandar—a traditional Bengali sweet shop (bakery) in the heart of Delhi—was an institution. An icon. A place that appeared on every list of must-eat spots that defined my city, Delhi.

I am sad because

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