227601 Fri Oct 28 15:43:32 -0700 2005 1 18 Manhattan 0 1209870 Hi, I was at Payard having this debate yesterday. We were split on the issue. I know Payard has more on the menu than Financier (like dinner), but which d'you reckon has the best pastries? a la votre Fri Oct 28 15:43:32 -0700 2005 0 Legionnaire 1 1209897 Financier. Hands down. The opening hours at Financier are the real killer though. Link: http://nycnosh.com Fri Oct 28 17:31:37 -0700 2005 1209870 0 Nosher