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Zimmi's seeks beer-and-wine license for adjacent cafe as neighbors warn of Bedford Street saturation

Community Board 2 SLA Licensing Committee · January 12, 2026
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Summary

Zimmi's owners proposed a small cafe and bakery at 72 Bedford with a tavern-wine license, daytime focus and limited evening small-plate service; some neighbors opposed further conversion of Bedford from retail to restaurant uses and questioned ADA access and evening hours.

Zimmi's owners presented an application for a tavern-wine license at 72 Bedford Street for an adjacent cafe/bakery concept that would operate as an all-day venue offering sweet and savory pastries, small plates and a beer-and-wine license for on-site consumption.

Owner Jenny Guzio said the concept is a cafe/bakery with five tables (10 seats) and a drink rail; operating hours proposed were…

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