Many nights after closing, Patisserie Coralie employees wrap any unsold baguettes and leave them outside the restaurant. “There are hungry people who want the bread, and we don’t need the bread anymore,” says manager Noah Van den Bosch. The practice started after the pandemic, but the restaurant at 600 Davis Street sometimes sells out all of its bread. (Photo by Richard Cahan)

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