"I've done my best, the rest is up to the patrons," the enterprising young woman says.
In the pre-blast days, the bakery had a casual air about it. These days, the 1,850 square feet space, where patrons can be seated on two levels, sports a more trendy and contemporary look.
There is still some renovation work that remains. Once all that is done, Snehal says the final inauguration will be an event that appeals widely.
To get back and running, the Kharoses had to invest the entire Rs.1.40 million that they received in compensation from the Maharashtra government. They also took a loan of Rs.3.50 million to get back in business.
"Our priorities will be to first clear off liabilities; then, we can think of expansion, God willing," Kharose laughed, when asked about future plans.
The German Bakery was founded by Dnyaneshwar Kharose in 1988. It soon became a popular place with youngsters, tourists and foreigners, and people flocked there at all hours.
