The newest roll cake to join the current line-up at François Payard Bakery is the strawberry roule ($4), ideal for the summer months. It all starts with a gioconda sponge cake, a light and eggy base with plenty of finely ground almonds whipped into the batter. The cake is rolled up with a bold passionfruit and banana mousse, along with a brush of fresh strawberry puré, and lined with a glossy layer of strawberry jelly More

In honor of Serious Eats Bakery Week, we set out to answer a question that's been on our mind for ages: what's the best baguette in New York? Because for every good baguette, there are dozens of disappointments. Tough, mouth-hurting crusts or doughy, spongy insides. A dried-out crumb or a flavor that's too sweet or too sour or just plain bland. We're tired of suffering bad bread—and wanted to find you the best in the city. More

Yesterday, we checked out our the best bakeries in New York City for cakes, cookies, and more; this morning, it's all about the pastries. While you'll find croissants in just about any bakery, good croissants, tender and flaky and buttery, are much harder to find, as are almond croissants and pain au chocolat. But you'll find some excellent ones in these New York bakeries, along with tarts and caneles and palmiers and much more. More

[Photo: Kathy YL Chan] Boasting both black raisins and itty bitty currants, the crescent shaped Raisin-Walnut Loaf ($5) from François Payard Bakery makes frequent appearances on my cheese plate. The crust is crisp and thin, well-browned, making for a... More

[Photo: Kathy YL Chan] For lunch at the new François Payard Bakery on Houston Street, I'd recommend you eat light on the savory side and save plenty of room for François Payard's sweets. Pre-packaged salads and sandwiches are ordinary... More