Entirely appropriate as this is meant to be a resource for people seeking out particular baked goods. And that is one particular baked good that I like and have a hard time finding good examples of.
Being in Chicago, what I miss from NYC are good hard rolls … pastry options, good breads, even decent thought not brilliant bagels are found easily but hard rolls are virtually unknown. (Whole Foods has them sometimes but they are not right)
I went soon after they opened/changed branding (I live nearby) and was very disappointed in the ruggies. But they still might have been fine-tuning. I’ll have to check back in.
Has anyone tried Moishe’s Bakery on 2nd Avenue just south of 8th St.? Every time I pass by it I’m going away shortly afterwards so I don’t stop in to buy anything. Yelp likes their challah and hamentaschen but that doesn’t mean much.
I think its also flavor dependent. I’ve been consistently impressed with the dark chocolate/nutella ones (at least since I’ve been going), but the other sweet ones aren’t as good. I was actually most surprised by the savory ones and have enjoyed a number of those varieties.
Dessert Pie: Sour Cream Apple Walnut Pie from Little Pie Co.
Baguette: Tom Cat Bakery – great fresh, right amount of French crustiness, but doesn’t last long (available at some Supermarket and at Murray’s Cheese Shops)
sounds like a good starting point, thanks
i recall finding that place a few years ago and after many unanswered phone calls i gave up
i’ll try walking in this time
Good to hear about Moishe’s. I only remember them once a year on Christmas Eve when I meet Arnold at the church across the street and I’m waiting for him to show up. But we’re often nearby having ramen at Misoya. Unfortunately I don’t have an anything category, care to be more specific?