Comments on: Pastries from Payard

By: Marketman

Marketman — Wed, 30 May 2007 03:44:39 +0000

Myra P. we took the “6” dozens of times… and no, I didn’t steal your cab, I am HIGHLY cognizant of NYC street rules for proper cab nabbing. :) I have, after all, practically yanked folks who do not abide by the etiquette from their cabs if they jumped a few meters ahead of me and nab a cab which should have been mine… tourists from the mid-west and south america seem to be the worst culprits… :)

By: Myra P.

Myra P. — Wed, 30 May 2007 02:19:54 +0000

Other than the croissants, the best thing I’ve had at Payard is the Croque Monsieur… yum, yum! Third place is a plate of assorted macarons paired with a cappuccino with the most perfect crema… Bon Apetit!!!! MM, while you were here in the upper east, id like to think we passed eachother on the street, or maybe on the 6 subway, or were you that guy who stole my cab last week???

By: mgr

mgr — Tue, 29 May 2007 22:58:39 +0000

Croissants at Le Couer de France are pretty darn good compared to the croissants I get here in Los Angeles. I have tried every place like La Brea, Le Dijonaise, Susina’s only to get frustrated. I think the secret of Le Couer are their “in house” ovens. At least the croissants are not left to stagnate and get cold.

By: teny

teny — Mon, 28 May 2007 23:41:07 +0000

Lastime I was there they displayed several cakes on display which cost around $2k. real good pastry place. a bit pricey but worth it.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Mon, 28 May 2007 16:22:45 +0000

kainggit! those look really good! and what do i have here in manila for breakfast? gardenia bread. hahaha. it’s also good without palaman, like your payards. :)

By: joey

joey — Mon, 28 May 2007 13:37:19 +0000

I have been there once and enjoyed it immensely! :) Plus I saw Stephen Spielberg :)

By: kb

kb — Mon, 28 May 2007 13:33:46 +0000

Hmmm replicating the croissant taste of the best French pÃ¢tisseries is my holy grail. Have been at it on and off since 2005. Even after using Normandy butter (available in Hong kong) still couldn’t get the taste. Recently took a croissant class at Lenotre just to see how the French make these buggers :â€“)

By: MegaMom

MegaMom — Mon, 28 May 2007 09:11:36 +0000

I love the pastries at Payard! (Now I know thereabouts where your sis lives) I also sampled the bistro fare there. I think the one that made the most impression on me was the sole papillote -sole baked with a cover of parchment paper. It was very tasty and delicate… don’t know if they still have that on the menu. Haricots verts (very thin string beans) sauteed in butter was the other richly delicious item – perfectly crunchy. I do miss the food scene in NY! Can’t wait for your next post. I’m sure it will just be as nostalgic for me.

By: SimplePleasures

SimplePleasures — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:47:17 +0000

Pastries from Payard looks as good as its repulation and from the looks of it taste heavenly as well! ooohhh…how i would love to go and try those myself.

By: krizteene

krizteene — Mon, 28 May 2007 07:45:36 +0000

Hi, MM! not a comment about your post.. I’m just happy and thankful to know that you’re now back “home” and that you and your family arrived safely. Hay fever aside, I know you had a great time. =) I just hope that you’re now clear from all of the allergies you had.