Payard is a French Bistro and Patisserie that is thought throughout the land (the upper east land) to be the best pastry around. The restaurant is very good - moderate to expensive with classic french fare and pretentous waitstaff, and the pastry area is wonderful. Miranda on Sex and the City couldn't stay away either during her man-less chocolate obsession phase. It's definitely worth checking out and treating yourself or someone you love to one of their $85 chocolate cakes.
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