227236 Wed Oct 19 17:02:28 -0700 2005 5 18 Manhattan 0 1208078 Anyone been to Payard? Any comments? Thanks. Wed Oct 19 17:02:28 -0700 2005 0 David 1 1208079 Payard Patisserie? It's wonderful. Great atmosphere, like an old Viennese cafe. Lunch is very good, and of course, the desserts are outstanding. Wed Oct 19 17:07:50 -0700 2005 1208078 0 sylvia 2 1208494 I think it's supposed to be Parisian, not Viennese... Fri Oct 21 14:42:51 -0700 2005 1208079 0 Sir Gawain 1 1208083 I love Payard. Not only are Francois' pastries (in summer, try the Michigan Cherry Tart) and chocolates to die for, but the food is delightful bistro style French cuisine. A memorable meal there included baby brussels sprouts and they were outstanding. Wed Oct 19 17:22:54 -0700 2005 1208078 0 Tina Engberg 1 1208143 I haven't been there in a while, but when I was living in the city used to go there quite a bit. I love the place. Obviously, the pastries are to die for but their actual meals are quite wonderful as well. The atmosphere really has an authentic feel to it. Can't find anything like it in NJ where I live now - boy I miss living here! Laurie Thu Oct 20 09:23:10 -0700 2005 1208078 0 sivyaleah 1 1208332 You know, yes, it's nice inside. But quite frankly I don't think the pastries are that special. I had a chocolate-filled eclair once, and I SWEAR the filling was jello chocolate pudding. I mean, it probably wasn't, but it tasted exactly like it. Thu Oct 20 17:42:39 -0700 2005 1208078 0 Josh G