LA
BERGAMOTE
169 Ninth Ave. (20th St.) New York, NY, 10011 (212) 627-9010
You
think you died and went to Paris. This Chelsea bakery/cafe
offerings fabulous pastry taste as scrumptious as they
look. limited seating, “early closing and good service.
BORGO
ANTICO ITALIAN RESTAURANT 22 E 13th St. New York, NY 10003-4472
Cross Street: Between Fifth Avenue and University Place.
Phone: (212) 807-1313
Fax: (212) 807-1318
Price: $6.50-$8.50. Appetizers; $12-$19, Entrees; $12-$13,
Pasta. $6. The menu is basically classic Italian, prepared
with care and imagination. The chef preserves the individuality
of his ingredients, always delivering a treat to the palate.
The downstairs bar is pleasant, but the upstairs main
dining room is special: a large, tall room, with brick
walls ornamented with spaced wooden pilasters--an effect
both rustic and elegant. Service is polite and expeditious.
CITY
BAKERY
Flatiron District
3 W. 18th St. (bet. 5th & 6th Aves.) New York, NY,
10011 (212) 366-1414
Built
to satisfy any sugar craving this adult-oriented Flatiron
bakery features a divine masterpiece of pastries. Competitive
seating” and serious tabs.
VENIERO'S
342 East 11th Street
New York, N.Y. 10003 (212) 674-7070
Having just past its 110 Year Anniversary, this famous
landmark was established in 1894 by its founder, Antonio
Veniero. When he operated his establishment, it was a
pool emporium and caffé where he served his baked
products to his customers. Later, the demand fo his Italian
pastries and cakes won him awards in Rome, Bolognia, and
at the New York World’s Fair.
Today the Pastry shop and caffé has many of its
original details, including hand stamped metal ceilings,
specially designed etched glass doors, highly polished
wood mirrors, and ornate marble floors (which has since
been restored after almost a century of wear).
Upon entering the pastry shop, you are greeted by a wonderful
display of traditional and regional Italian confections,
a vast variety of large an miniature pastries, and assortments
of hand-made Italian butter cookies. Take in the aroma
of the freshly baked biscotti (Italian biscuits) as well
as the traditional cheese cakes and specialty cakes. A
full 40 feet of ecstacy for the dessert lover!
