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Walking around enjoying this beautiful weather noticed corner of 86th and Lexington is getting a Paris Baguette. Store seems to be still under construction but scheduled to open soon. Hot and Crusty is right next door and is closed currently for renovations, so am sure they are loving this bit of news.
Just between 85th and 86th on Lexington that makes *four* bakery/coffee/nibbles spots (if you count Starbucks on 85th and Lexington). Just who is eating all these carbs?
Oh and we're getting a Leviathan bakery on Third between 84th and 85th as well.
We have one here in bayside .. yeeech almost everything is way to greasy or low end baked goods in my opinion ... if something is supposed to have a filling usually it looks like they filled it with an eye dropper . Very disappointing
The food at Paris Baguette is not impressive. The only thing I have been happy with are the baguettes. And they are just okay. Not great. I think I'm spoiled because I work near Le District and buy lunch there occasionally.
They’re okay with me as I grew up eating those hot dog bread things. Their restrooms have been pretty clean, so I use it for that after buying a small something or other.
Why are they throwing food away instead of having City Harvest or some such pick it up?
The food at Paris Baguette is not impressive. The only thing I have been happy with are the baguettes. And they are just okay. Not great. I think I'm spoiled because I work near Le District and buy lunch there occasionally.
How are their baguettes? Do they taste like Paris? LOL. I know that's a bit much to hope for, but I might walk over there and get one when I am downtown.
They’re okay with me as I grew up eating those hot dog bread things. Their restrooms have been pretty clean, so I use it for that after buying a small something or other.
Why are they throwing food away instead of having City Harvest or some such pick it up?
One thing City Harvest is *NOT* short of is bread/baked goods. There are tons of bakeries, Starbucks, supermarkets, bagel shops, and so forth that have tons of bread/baked goods on a daily basis that they throw out. You can only do so much what all those carbs.
Besides good fresh baked stuff has a definite shelf life. Day old French, Italian, or whatever bread *might* make good toast or something, but even then it can be hard as a brick.
Besides all baked goods unless loaded with preservatives don't last long before mold starts growing or whatever.
Paris baguette is a good restaurant. I like their sweetened and fruity breads. It’s simar to panera mixed with Starbucks. If your bread is hard, dip it in water, put a paper towel and microwave it. Should be like new.
One thing City Harvest is *NOT* short of is bread/baked goods. There are tons of bakeries, Starbucks, supermarkets, bagel shops, and so forth that have tons of bread/baked goods on a daily basis that they throw out. You can only do so much what all those carbs.
Besides good fresh baked stuff has a definite shelf life. Day old French, Italian, or whatever bread *might* make good toast or something, but even then it can be hard as a brick.
Besides all baked goods unless loaded with preservatives don't last long before mold starts growing or whatever.
Just dip them in water and toast them or cut into strips and stir fry them as chow mein. The poorhouses related to city harvest can stuff fill chicken with old bread and bake them overnight instead of making rice to serve the chicken with.
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I'm surprised it took so long to reach the UES. They're all over the city. At least they seem to be. I always thought they were just "okay". They fit the bill if nothing better is around, and the price is right. I do like their baguettes.
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