Temptation lies near the cash register of Épicerie Boulud. Truffles, out in the open, piled high in sparkling glass bowls. How can you resist? More

These fruit tarts at Épicerie Boulud are $6.50 a slice, but they're huge, and easily shared between two. Flavors change daily, but always expect to find fresh fruit arranged in picture-perfect patterns, almost too pretty to slice into. More

Pumpkin madelines ($3.95) are sold in tidy bags of two at Épicerie Boulud. More