The sudden closing of Absolute Bagels has left the Upper West Side community in shock, with locals expressing grief and confusion about the lack of communication.
Local residents gathered outside Absolute Bagels, some kneeling in disbelief, while an employee provided bagels, stirring emotions and sparking outrage over the closure.
The shop received a health inspection score of 67, citing serious violations including 'evidence of rats,' prompting speculation about the cause of the abrupt closing.
Owner Sam Thongkrieng's legacy from 1992 was abruptly cut short, echoing a narrative of immigrant success which contributed richly to New York's culinary culture.
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