East Sacramento's The Pasty Shack to close after 70-plus years
An East Sacramento eatery that has been in business for decades is set to close.In a post to its Instagram account Thursday, The Pasty Shack on J Street announced it will close for good on April 24.No exact reason was given for the decision."This wasn't easy, but we're no longer able to sustain the business," the eatery stated.The Pasty Shack has been a neighborhood staple since opening in 1952.
"We're so proud of what we built and truly grateful for the love and support from our community. We'd love to see you before we close," the eatery stated.As its name suggests, the restaurant specialized in pasties – a savory hand pie with British roots, typically filled with meat and vegetables.Pasties have a long history in California dating back to the Gold Rush, when Cornish miners brought them into the mines.
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