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'I Really Tried': Bergen County Dessert Shop Closing After Nearly 4 Years 'I Really Tried': Bergen County Dessert Shop Closing After Nearly 4 Years
'I Really Tried': Bergen County Dessert Shop Closing After Nearly 4 Years After six years, Zai's Dessertery is saying farewell. The Bergenfield bakery announced its closure on Facebook on Wednesday, Aug. 2. "I really tried," owner Zainab Illyas said. "I gave myself and my business a second chance but after six years of being in business with many losses especially from the other two locations and going through too many downs than ups I decided it’s time for me to move on." Illyas said she has sold the Zai's to friends who will be running their own café and bakery, though still serving some of Zai's products. "We are very happy for them and wish them the best," …

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by Sam Barron
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Local Mom Opens Bergenfield Bakery Local Mom Opens Bergenfield Bakery
Local Mom Opens Bergenfield Bakery A new bakery and cafe has opened in Bergenfield. Zai's Dessertery on North Washington Avenue has been in the works for several months and is a dream come true for owner Zainab Illyas. A grand opening will be held Sept. 14. The local mom promises the best macarons in Bergen County, and will make custom cakes and cookies for catering orders. The storefront offers an array of cupcakes, cookie bars, cookies (oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip, snickerdoodle), crepes, ice cream and hot drinks. Zai herself with her new Blodgett ovens.Zai's Dessertery S'mores cookie barsZai's Dessertery C…

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by Cecilia Levine