Essen Bakery
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From Pandemic Cookies to Farmers’ Market Lines: Saif Manna’s Journey to Opening Manna Bakery
Despite having no formal training, Saif Manna of Manna Bakery is currently considered one of the most promising emerging bakers in Philadelphia, writes Chloé Pantazi-Wolber…
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Beloved Essen Bakery Closes Doors for Good, Six Months After Temporary Closure Announcement
Acclaimed baker Tova Du Plessis, struggling with personal, legal, and financial pressures, has closed Essen Bakery and is now considering bankruptcy as the next step,…
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Essen Bakery Owner Opens Second Philadelphia Location
Essen Bakery owner and pastry chef Tova du Plessis has officially opened the doors to her second bakery and cafe, writes Kae Lani Palmisano for…




























