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4seasons Jun 20, 2009 02:50 PM

birthday cake for discerning adults

Now that Payard is out of the picture, I search for a patisserie that bakes refined, delicious cakes that would be center stage for a 65th birthday!
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›10 Replies . Latest Jun 22, 2009 by mahler5
  1. chompchomp Jun 22, 2009 02:02 PM

    The Mille Crepe at Lady M always gets lots of wows...
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       mahler5 Jun 22, 2009 02:36 PM

      Yes. It's amazing.
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    2. JungMann Jun 22, 2009 10:43 AM

      I have a soft spot for Viennese pastries so I would opt for a beautiful torte at Café Sabarsky or Demel.
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        pups224 Jun 22, 2009 11:19 AM

        Almondine in Dumbo.
        Excellent French pastry.
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      2. MMRuth Jun 22, 2009 09:40 AM

        I haven't had cake at Lady Mendl - but they look very sophisticated.
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        1. MMRuth Jun 22, 2009 09:39 AM

          Why is Payard out of the picture? I was there for coffee a week ago.
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             mahler5 Jun 22, 2009 09:10 AM

            Why is Payard now out of the question? Has something happened to it?
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               notsochubbychubette Jun 22, 2009 08:02 AM

              Bouchon made a killer cinnamon coffee cake for us. They delivered it warm and right out of the over. Absolutely fantastic
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              1. goodhealthgourmet Jun 20, 2009 07:19 PM

                you might also want to ask around for feedback about Bouchon (not sure if they do cakes) and Balthazar (my mom loves their flourless chocolate torte).
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                   simetrias Jun 20, 2009 06:33 PM

                  I love Financier's sophisticated, wonderful cakes. Don't know if they make "big" ones.
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