Say what you will about French pastry chef Dominique Ansel, the creator of the Cronut, but you can never call him boring. His latest bakery (Papa D’Amour) pays tribute to his relationship with his family (his wife is Taiwanese) and fully fuses the two cultures into one very original establishment. The menu features lots of original cakes, breads, and sandos and it’s tempting to try them all.
For a very unique breakfast, I recommend the Egg & Tomato Breakfast Bao. A full immersion of French and Taiwanese births this warm and puffy steamed bao in the shape of a croissant. It soaks up the luscious concoction of fluffy scrambled eggs, sweet tomatoes, and rice vermicelli. Rich and tangy, it’s a delicious start to the day – not to mention one of the more creative breakfast experiences out there. Price: $11.50
| PAPA D’AMOUR |
| 64 University Place (between East 10th and East 11th Street), Greenwich Village (917) 675-6151 |
| papadamourny.com |
