Iconic Norfolk bakery closes after 114 years

The French Bakery & Delicatessen in the Riverview section of Norfolk has closed its doors after 114 years in business.

Owner and baker George Habib announced the closure of the family-owned staple on Facebook Tuesday. Habib’s grandfather started the bakery in 1912, which is now known by the local community for their French horns, orange donuts and famous piled-high pastrami sandwiches.

“We have lived through generations in Norfolk and thank one and all for your love, patronage and loyalty,” said Habib in his Facebook post…

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