NYC Tastes

Spring is in the air and what better way to celebrate than with a fresh fruity dessert from the exquisite Patisserie Chanson. This gorgeous new bakery just opened in the Flatiron district and serves up all sorts of wonderful french pastries from Chef Rory MacDonald.  There's row upon row of creamy eclairs in luscious flavors of  pistachio, blood orange and cafe au lait. Stunning Mont Blanc cakes topped with chestnut cream and bright lemon custard bars layered with fresh chopped rhubarb and berries. In addition to the pastries up front Patisserie Chanson also offers afternoon tea in the dining space in back with tea sandwiches, macarons and cakes.   A full dessert bar with a tasting menu is also coming in the next few months so be on the lookout for a LOT more excitement around this already amazing spot.  Patisserie Chanson 20 West 23rd Street at 5th Avenue New York, NY 10010

There are some things so beautiful they're almost too pretty to eat...like everything inside the pastry case at Maison Kayser. I usually go for something fancy like the beautiful Saint-Honore but when I'm feeling like a French classic that will be delicious in a pinch the incredible eclair is always a winner.  The airy Pate a Choux studded with vanilla beans and chocolate pearls...  ...then stuffed with that thick vanilla creme.  Does it get much better than this? Maison Kayser Multiple Locations in NYC