Aside from the great selection of sandwiches, salads and Parisian bistro staples served in this lovely, butter-yellow French pastry shop, this Upper East Side staple serves wildly tempting desserts crafted by renowned pastry chef Francois Payard.

Payard Patisserie and Bistro Information:

• French menu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Closed Sunday; Holidays. Bar. Business casual attire. Credit cards accepted.