New York City: Soho and Tribeca
Balthazar Bakery 80 Spring St (between Crosby St and Broadway) tel 212/965-1414.Next door to the celebrated Balthazar brasserie, this bakery has wonderful breads and pastries both simple and ornate, without the attitude.
Bassett Café
123 W Broadway (at Duane St) tel 212/349-1662.
Salads, light bites and an assortment of sides in spare but pleasant surroundings.
Bouley Bakery Cafe
120 W Broadway (between Duane and Reade sts) tel 212/964-2525.
Wunderkind
David Bouley's latest, a tiny bakery-restaurant with truly great breads and baked goods, as well as reasonably priced light food. Make sure to turn right once through the door, or you'll end up in the
tres
expensive restaurant.
Hampton Chutney
68 Prince (at Crosby St) tel 212/226-9996.
The American sandwich takes a detour through Indian breads and ingredients. Out of the ordinary, and quite good.
Snack
105 Thompson (between Prince and Spring sts) tel 212/925-1040.
Some fresh Greek food and mezzes will only set you back about $10 at lunch. Be prepared to wait for a table at this thimble-sized space.
Yaffa Tea Room
19 Harrison St (at Greenwich St) tel 212/966-0577.
Hidden in an unassuming corner of TriBeCa next to the
Yaffa Bar
, this restaurant serves Mediterranean-style dinners, good brunch and a cozy high tea (reservations required).
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