We will be in NYC mid-October and are in search of some new dining experiences. Has anyone had lunch/dinner at Payard Bistro? It is listed on www.farmtotable.org where restaurants using quality ingredients are listed. We will be...

IMHO, as well as my husband’s, Payard serves the best bouillabaisse we’ve had in NYC. We also had a wonderful Daurade there though, unfortunately, can’t remember the details.For dessert, I would go with the...

Payard food is fantastic. Paris at its best and, many times, even better than Paris. Several levels above most of NYC French Bistros. We go there four people and instead of ordering the tasting menu for all we order and share...

I’ve been to the Payard in N.Y. a couple of times but it’s been several years since my last visit. We’ll be in Vegas the week after next for a very quick trip, just two nights, but I’ll have a free morning...

Hmmm, it’s been a couple of years since I ate at Payard (I don’t live in NYC) and I only had pastries in the cafe, not the restaurant. I do remember a divine beignet (a round raised donut, not the New Orleans-style...

choux, the puff pastry on the bottom, the chantilly, and the pastry cream. There is no question the in Paris Fauchon is the best. But, I don’t think quality of the Fauchon on Madison is at the same level as the one on Paris...

We are coming up to NYC from Washington D.C area with three adults and three young children (all 6 or younger). Any brilliant ideas for lunches and brunches especially. We want chowish food but are realistic about the options...

Payard Patisserie, at 73rd and Lex. has incredible French pastries and cakes. They have a large selection, a number of which are pictured and described on their website (payard.com).

Hi all, I’m an LI poster who wants to taste the best French pastry the city has to offer! Heard great things about Payard Patisserie, a couple good things about City Bakery, but please tell me your opinions. Price,...

Tavern on the Green. It is pricey, but magical for children, especially at night. My kids also like the “grill your own” Korean places, cheese fondue and hot chocolate at Payards (not for kids with behavior issues).

Looking for a replace when I am jonesing for Payard's pastries.. I need a great place were we can sit and drink and dine on Pastries! Any ideas?

I love the ones at payard bistro: UES

Does anyone know where to get caneles de Bordeaux anywhere in NYC? I have never seen them, but they must exist somewhere.... Thanks.

Don’t want to end up making this myself, as it is labor intensive... DOES ANYONE KNOW OF AUTHENTIC BRIOCHE IN NYC??? THANKS!

I love bear claws, too. Don’t think I’ve seen an authentic one in years of living in the NYC area. The closest I’ve gotten is a great almond croissant.. at Payard or a few other places. Good luck!