Sad to see that the Paradise Cafe in Chelsea has closed after 20 years, the victim of yet another ridiculous rent hike. I wish I could say I'm surprised, but with both Bendix Diner and the Big Cup now the home of huge nail salons -- and a Chase Bank or a Starbucks on every corner where the bodegas used to be -- it's really become par for the course. While most people will miss Paradise for its homestyle baked goods and casual atmosphere, I will always remember it fondly as the site of the legendary "This is really fucking stupid" incident, one of my all-time favorite New York City moments. Owner Michael Turowsky (pictured) tells DNA Info that he's on the lookout for a new space to possibly revive Paradise, but he has not found any leads yet. Good luck, Michael.