La Bergamote

In New York, my sister lives down the street from an adorable and authentic French patisserie, La Bergamote. I spent two summers in France, so I know a good French bakery when I see one. This is the real deal.Its offerings are basic--ceci n'est pas Starbucks, mon ami--with perhaps 5 or 6 hot and cold drink options and freshly baked baguettes, croissants, brioches every morning. La Bergamote also serves up traditional baguette sandwiches and mini quiches. Its main draw, however, are its pastries.

Over the years, I've sampled many of the patisserie's tarts, tartlets, chocolate mice, pate de fruits, and mousses. This week, I ordered a mini tiramisu:This photo is a little fuzzy, but "La Bergamote" has been repeatedly transferred on the thin squares of white chocolate that constitute the border:C'est magnifique!