Headline: Steiner’s Pastry Shop Closes after 39 Years.
I won’t say good-bye,
For what it implies,
An end to youthful indulgence and innocent times,
An end to sprinkles and strudel – hand-sliced and so fresh,
Now, a well-worn cookie sheet laid to its rest.
Faintly, I hear Franz Steiner’s gentle voice,
I see his smiling face.
Fondly, I recall a special man,
He nurtured a special place.
Fervently crafting perfection from corn, blueberry and raisin-bran,
Always, the familiar white apron and ever-present floury hands.
Oh, the meltaways we all adore,
Early morning customers always wanting more.
Jelly donuts, filled with love,
Oh, those Boston Creams,
Steiner’s shop was heaven on earth,
A quintessential sweet lover’s dream.
Alas, April 1st marks the solemn date,
His business sadly closed,
Steiner’s (beloved) Pastry Shop at 432 Plandome Road.
Perhaps, Mr. Steiner (well-rested) will return someday,
With fresh orders to fill,
New friends to behold,
His seven-layer and meltaway.
*Dear Readers, please join me in sharing your favorite Steiner’s Pastry Shop memories in the Manhasset Times. Don’t worry about rhyming or being perfect. If you tell your story from the heart, it will be perfect.
Judy Shore Rosenthal
Great Neck
