When Tae Ahn chose not to renew Chapelure’s lease in Hannah Plaza at the end of last year, it meant an end to the bakery and coffee shop’s 18-year run.
Tae’s wife, Soogee, had already stepped back about a decade ago, focusing on real estate and time with their children. After nearly two decades of baking, Tae was ready for a break of his own.
But weeks later, following an outpouring of community support, the Ahns began rethinking their decision…