Many of you know I am quite a lover of cannoli, however, the French are quite some fantastic bakers. Italian desserts are wonderful, but I do have quite a fondness for French pastry, thanks to the many fabulous shops in New York City. Their desserts are works of art, almost too pretty to eat, but we enjoy them oh so much! There are way too many to pick a favorite, Doninique Ansel with his craze of the Cronut, is what comes first to mind. I really love Maison Kayser myself, and Bouchon Bakery with their homemade Oreo and Nutter Butter cookies. I would say this list below is great to take with you when visiting, and be sure to stop by each one and try something amazing. You will be smiling from ear to ear when you are done, and the walking will help shed the calories!
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Last week I paid a visit to one of my favorite places in New York City, Financier Patisserie. They now have a total of 10 locations in the city, with more being planned as we speak! I really find this a great place for breakfast, lunch or a light dinner. Everything is made fresh, with simple ingredients which make a most tasty product.
They have some great new items for the Thanksgiving holiday season, that pumpkin cheesecake in the middle is one of them. How gorgeous does that look?
The 2 other new offers are the Apple Pie and of course Pumpkin Pie. I love the mini desserts, but you can order a full pie for your family gathering, any item can be ordered with 72 hours notice at any one of their locations.
They also have many new savory items on hand, I really love a good quiche. This mushroom one I selected was just over-the-top good. This makes a fabulous light dinner, and also easy on the wallet in New York City. When I am in the city, I don't always want to do a fancy sit down restaurant, and this works very well for me.
These are some of the new sandwich selections, and I must say, the combinations are really fabulous. That salmon and dill guy to the right is calling my name!
Okay so all the new selections are just amazing, but I choose 2 to really show you today. This is the mushroom and chevre which looks so so good. You can also select a half sandwich with a salad which would work well as the size of these are pretty generous. I am really a mushroom lover, any kind, and they are very healthy for you.
The hummus and sprouts selection is just too pretty to eat! I love all the colors, the roll looks so amazing. My Mom is a big fan of hummus and got me hooked on it, another healthy choice that tastes good as well.
The new dessert selections for Thanksgiving are oh so special
Fresh apples topped with almond crumble for the apple pie
Pumpkin puree with pumpkin pie spices topped with almond crumble
Traditional cheesecake with pumpkin spices topped with hazelnuts and cranberries
Your guests would be quite pleased with these little desserts after their turkey dinner!!
Grand pumpkin spiced macaron along with a banana caramel one too ! The flavors in this gems are just so incredible! You must try them while they are available!
I had to show as well the mini dessert options as they are just PERFECT for holiday parties! They are sized just enough for your guest to have a little something sweet, and if they want to try more than one type, they can very easily. They are almost too pretty to eat. Almost!
You can click HERE for all locations and hours of Financier Patisserie
Please be sure to stop by while visiting New York City, I cannot recommend them enough!!
As you are all pretty well aware, I am a huge coffee lover. Tea does have a place in my heart too, but I would say coffee is probably number 1 ! I decided to round up the 10 best coffees in New York City. If you stop in Abraco, have their famous olive oil cake with your coffee. You can thank me later!! And even though they do not have a store, don't forget my favorite NY Gourmet Coffee, which can be purchased online from our friend Josh! In no particular order, here you go :
