249501 Tue May 09 12:38:14 -0700 2006 20 19 Outer Boroughs 0 1326807 Anyone have suggestions on where I might find a particularly good bakery shop so I can deliver items to the offices of customers of mine? In particular, I'm looking for great tasting but basic items - (muffins, etc.) that would be good for a wide group of people and tastes. Odd items or house specialties that I could include with the offering would be a great addition as well but not as important as the more basic items. Location near Forest Hills would be great but anywhere in either Queens or even Nassau is fine if the offerings are good enough. Thanks. Tue May 09 12:38:14 -0700 2006 0 CKSmith 1 1326810 I posted this sort of question down below and someone recommended Andre's Hungarian over in your neck of the woods, 10028 Queens Blvd. He said that the strudels and prune danishes were particulary good. Tue May 09 12:57:05 -0700 2006 1326807 0 Ida Red 2 1326817 Andre's is great for rugelach, and strudel..but, I don't believe they deliver..very old world place...in every sense........ I don't get the raves for Bonnelle, was never impressed with that place,and they're nasty to boot... Dolce Italia on Metrop in Forest Hills has some good stuff, namely amazing black and whites, and good vanilla/choc mousse cakes, and mini pastries, similiar to Bruno Bakery in the city (the Spanish owner studied with him to learn the craft)..and sell them much less expensive than Bruno.....Not sure if they will deliver either..their phone is: 718-268-5297 The greek pastries at Titan in Astoria are great..don't know if they deliver though, but I think that Artopolis in Astoria might deliver, and they have some beautiful stuff....... Tue May 09 13:42:39 -0700 2006 1326810 0 Janie 3 1326831 I've never seen much in the way of muffins and breakfasty stuff at Dolce, although I agree that their mousse cake is very good. I stand by my rec of Bonelle for muffins and the like. There are two sisters there. The one that is the owner (Rahita) is there from early a.m. to early afternoon. She is really nice and accomodating. Her not so nice sister takes over mid afternoon. If you're going to give them an order, call (or go) in the morning, and ask for Rahita (she also answers to Rita). Tue May 09 15:23:00 -0700 2006 1326817 0 Suzanne 4 1326864 I have to agree about Bonelle they do really nice products try their croissants and danish but follow the advice and ask for Rahita - her sister/sister-in-law is a nasty piece of work who is not customer oriented at all. They don't deliver either as for Andre's - they make the BEST cheese danish in the city - certainly in queens. Their rugelach is superb, and other danish are good too. Richters Bakery in Little Neck and the Cake Box in Whitestone are good Jewish Style Bakerys' Don't know how Storks is these days, but they were always good for butter cookies and chocolate dipped stuff. \ No fancy pants bakeries - ala Little Hens in Queens (yet) as for muffins, believe it or not Costco is pretty good. There's a place in Brooklyn called the Connecticut Muffin Factory - not bad either hope this helps good bakeries are hard to find these days. Oh - Bonelle makes excellent cakes - try their lemon cake - it's made with fresh lemon curd and out of this world delicious Tue May 09 21:35:36 -0700 2006 1326831 0 tigerwoman 5 1326865 I wouldn't assume that Bonelle wouldn't deliver a large order. I know they sometimes make special cakes. She told me about one they made for Gracie Mansion. You should ask them about delivery options. Tue May 09 21:43:30 -0700 2006 1326864 0 Suzanne 6 1327017 I have had large orders with her many times (catering) and she does not deliver. She can arrange for delivery through a service I think but it was quite costly. Maybe worth it for some but business wise it wasn't. I personally don't trust a service either because cakes are tricky and need to be handled with kid gloves. I once read something Sylvia Weinstock's husband said about cake deliveries - and was in tears from the laughter... Fri May 12 11:23:05 -0700 2006 1326865 0 tigerwoman 5 1326870 I'll take you up on that "best cheese danish in the city" challenge and present Kings County's entrant - ROYAL CROWN - slightly burnished, with sliced almonds on top. We could stop traffic and hold our Danish Duel on the Kosciuscko Bridge. Wed May 10 08:07:15 -0700 2006 1326864 0 Mike R. 6 1327018 You are on Mike – sounds yummy to me I have heard great things about Royal Crown What is the exact address with cross streets and what do you recommend there other than the fabulous cheese Danish DUELING DANISHES OF NYC - kewl you can email me atparadise@ aol Maybe we should organize another long overdue big NYC chowhound fundraiser or just get together – bringing favorites from around the boros. Last one I went to was years ago at the bohemian beer garden in Astoria and the food rocked. That’s where I got turned on to banh mah among other things. How are the breads at Royal? Fri May 12 11:30:31 -0700 2006 1326870 0 tigerwoman 7 1327067 TW, you're on! The "Cheese Danish Challenge" of the Outer-Boroughs - it'll have to wait a couple weeks due to a busy schedule, but I'LL MEET YOU ANY TIME with a shopping bag full of ROYAL CROWN's masterful danishes AND legendary breads. Want the sneak preview? ROYAL CROWN is on the edge of Borugh Park/Bensonhurst on 14th Avenue...the retail bakery is between 65th and 66th Streets and their excellent paninoteca is between 63rd and 64th Streets. (Take the "N" or "D" to 62nd St./New Utrecht Ave.). Will be in touch! Let's consider an open spot near Newtown Creek. Sat May 13 10:47:37 -0700 2006 1327018 0 Mike R. 8 1327071 so if I do get to Royal - what's the skinny top ten items? Sat May 13 11:14:04 -0700 2006 1327067 0 tigerwoman 9 1327097 Skinny?...that's funny! Here are some must tries: A round loaf with or without a center hole, well-done. Fig Cookies. Pine nut cookies. Cookies (IIRC also fig) with one end dipped in dark chocolate. Stuffed bread with broccoli rabe/sausage (best heated). THOSE shaved-almond-covered CHEESE DANISH, well done! Another loaf of bread (try a long one). Sfogliatelle. Only one item to not recommend (only because they're being made differently than in the past) is the prosciutto stick. As an aside, if you're at all curious about the panini spot down the avenue, they've got some of Brooklyn's finest calamari, which won't cost you a head and a tentacle. Bring a sturdy shopping bag for the ride home. And remember to check www.mta.info for weekend subway diversions. Sat May 13 22:26:29 -0700 2006 1327071 0 Mike R. 6 1327073 how are the prune danish? is the dough made with butter? (no butter is the problem with many kosher danish) Sat May 13 11:54:24 -0700 2006 1326870 0 great dane 7 1327096 If you mean the prune danish @ Andre's?...well, that's a whole 'nother story...I'd venture to say that the combination of genuine lekvar inside the signature butter pastry has it covered in a big way. Buy two and share with friends. Sat May 13 22:07:53 -0700 2006 1327073 0 Mike R. 8 1327110 Since I also consider Andre's prune danish the cream of the crop, I can't remember trying one from Royal Crown. Let us know if you do. Sun May 14 10:36:19 -0700 2006 1327096 0 Mike R. 1 1326814 Bonelle on Ascan Avenue in Forest Hills is good for muffins, scones, danishes, and croissants. Tue May 09 13:07:15 -0700 2006 1326807 0 Suzanne 1 1326877 Whatever you do, DO NOT go to Jay Dee bakery on Queens Boulevard near 67th Ave. They sold me an apple-filled crumb cake that they insisted was fresh - made "that morning," and when it was served, was filled with MOLD. When I brought the remainder back, they gave me a hard time. They either used rotten apples "that morning," or lied about how long it had been in the showcase. Disgraceful. Take the extra time, cash, and steps to walk up the Boulevard to Andre's Hungarian Pastry shop. Nicer people, and much better quality products. Wed May 10 09:45:40 -0700 2006 1326807 0 Janice 2 1326939 Oh yea, that place has been a poison pit for awhile...the other Jaydee bakery closed down also, that was on 63rd road...although they did have very good chocolate eclairs filled with fresh whipped cream. Wed May 10 20:36:34 -0700 2006 1326877 0 Janie 1 1326915 Pani Dolci on queens boulevard down by main street (next door and related to alba pizza). they have some of the most delicious cookies and pastries ever. and their lindzer (?) tarts are unbelievable. don't know if they deliver. by the way - flagship diner has an incredible apple crumb cake. Wed May 10 13:49:08 -0700 2006 1326807 0 hanna 1 1327075 There is an amazing Romanian bakery 1 block south of the 40th st queens blvd 7 train stop. It's a small place owned by a married couple and it churns out fantastic phyllo pastries as well as light as air cookies and coffee cakes. Probably the best bakery I've experienced in the U.S., or maybe even anywhere. They also have a few lunch items you can grab while you're there. Sat May 13 13:13:07 -0700 2006 1326807 0 fara 2 1327081 I've been raving about Nita's European Bakery for years, but if anyone tried them they never reported back till now. Pastries, cakes, candy... all good. They make Dobos torte also. What I would avoid is anything that you'd find in another bakery (they're not bad but it's just not where they shine) like tiramisu and generic looking sponge cakes with pink frosting - I'm sure you understand what I mean. They're truly excellent. 40-10 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside 718-784-4047 usually close at 8 pm, sunday earlier, open 7 days/week Sat May 13 16:33:20 -0700 2006 1327075 0 mickyme