The Japanese bakery Matsunosuke has inked a deal for a space at 58 West Eighth St. in the West Village. Owner Akiko Hirano?who studied at Eastern Connecticut State University on an exchange program? has three shops in Japan, specializing in New England- and New York-style pastries and pies, in addition to chiffon pancakes and zen cakes. [REW via Grub Street]
Filed under: