Upscale East Side Bakery Closes Its Doors Just a Month After Grand Opening. A highly anticipated bakery on Manhattan's Upper East Side has left locals and food enthusiasts disappointed, as it has abruptly closed its doors just a month after its grand opening. The sudden closure has raised questions about the bakery's business model and ability to sustain itself in a highly competitive market. Despite its initial promise, the bakery's short-lived existence has left many wondering what went wrong, and whether other similar businesses will follow suit.