Has anyone tried a tasting menu at Payard? I’ve read some of the recent raves about Payard and noticed on their web site that they have two tasting menu options (a $62 5 course menu and a $160 6 course dinner for two). I...

I wanted to make a spectacular dessert for yesterday’s dinner, so I turned to Francois Payard's “Simply Sensational Desserts” and settled on his Mikado Cake. It was a smashing success, even though I failed...

Has anyone been to InTent on Mott and can report back? Thanks.

are just not the type to indulge in Payard goodies. I also think management failed to market the place successfully. They should have had ice cream during the warm weather. It would have brought in afternoon shoppers and parents,...

Hi, I’m going to Payard for the first time tomorrow night. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

i have been to payard numerous times and do go there b/c i live close, but i’m sorry to say indeed it is going downhill. food quality keeps slipping as well as the service quality. disappointing.

I had Payard's 3 course prix fixe ($49) last weekend, and I’m sad to report that I was underwhelmed. Considering the cost and hype surrounding Payard's opening in Manhasset, I was expecting perfection. Though it was...

a bit by surprise and left me feeling less relaxed than should have been the case. In this regard, I very much more enjoyed a recent meal at Chanterelle. About Payard, where I indulged in a quick $25 pig out, I can’t say...

I love Francois Payard's patisserie in NY but I’ve never tried his cookbooks. Are his recipes reliable?

I’m wondering if anyone has made this cake from Payard's Simply Sensational Desserts (it’s actually featured on the cover). My question is, once I put on the final coating of ganache, meaning the cake has already been...

Being a devout follower of the ice cream threads at Chowhound, I thought I should post about Payard. I’ve had their ice cream only twice. It’s not perfect but very interesting. Some people might find their ice cream...

After much hype in this forum about Payard, I finally went to try out Payard with much anticipation. We had reservations so being seated was not a problem. Our waitress was kinda odd b/c we told her we wanted the tasting menu and...

After taking my wife to the Fashion in Colors exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, we went to Payard for high tea on Saturday. Danna, who is easily nonplussed, lit up when she saw where we were about to enter (this...

area, what would anyone recommend? Right now I’m leaning towards Bouchon or Payard—any thoughts? Thanks!

Going to Payard for restaurant Week tonight. I know that dessert is included, but I’ve never been before and heard that the desserts are unbelievable. I’m willing to forego the RW options and order something else...