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    Who will fill Payard’s shoes? Financier Patisserie still rocks the 28 on Zagat

    The cross section of the Financier Patisserie chocolate mousse cake

    I know it’s blasphemy to suggest that anyone could fill Francois Payard’s (I’d imagine) very large shoes but Financier Patisserie, despite having 5 locations as of this week, comes pretty damn close in many areas.  In the fancy pants >$5 pastry department I don’t believe it has more than one or two peers in NYC.

    One of the best things they offer is their chocolate mousse cake.  This is a pastry that shows of the skills of its creator.  It involves an almond macaroon base, a chocolate ganache vein, a chocolate biscuit and a dark chocolate glaze.  I have purchased this at different times from at least 3 of their locations and each time it tasted like it was just made.  Not overly sweet with great texture from all the different layers.  If you want to see one whole, go here.

    Their Sacher Torte at $3.75 is actually (I can’t believe I am writing this) a great value considering how involved it is.

    I also highly recommend Financier’s version of the Opera (Coffee flavored buttercream, chocolate ganache and chocolate soaked cake with dark chocolate glaze).

    Thanks to Midtown Lunch for tipping me off to their new Midtown West location (6th Ave between 47 and 48th).

    Posted by nikonice on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 6:35 pm.

    10 Responses to “Who will fill Payard’s shoes? Financier Patisserie still rocks the 28 on Zagat”

    Financier has my favorite muffins in the city (crackly crust, moist interior…the muffin top epitomized), but I still think Payard excels at their multilayered pastries. PS-they’re back! Kind of. http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/27/payard-returns/

    Left by Jessica "Su Good Sweets" on October 27th, 2009

    You know, I have never tried their muffins. I’ll put it on the list.

    Left by Niko on October 28th, 2009

    For me, the best thing they make is the black and white mousse cake. I’ve never actually been able to find it on the menu, but my office orders whole cakes for birthdays, and this is one we fell in love with. It’s layers of chocolate mousse and white creamy stuff that tastes like the inside of an Oreo with a bit of dark chocolate crust on the bottom. INSANE.

    I don’t know if they make it in an individual portion, and it’s probably better that way.

    Also, I’m going to add you as a friend on Foodbuzz in a moment, just to warn you.

    Left by plumpdumpling on October 28th, 2009

    Hi PD, Thanks for that Tip about Financier - I’ll ask about it next time I am there. I really like your site. I haven’t been to Craftbar in a while and I see you got plenty of desserts when you went. So, no love for the City Bakey Pretzel croissant? Well, maybe the Hot Chocolate Festival will win you over.

    Left by nikonice on October 28th, 2009

    I get plenty of desserts WHEREVER I go. Hence my obsession with this site.

    Left by plumpdumpling on October 29th, 2009

    I am sure you know that you can go to Craft itself late at night and sit at the bar and have their dinner desserts? I have done that twice and they were super nice about it.

    Left by nikonice on October 29th, 2009

    Wow, 5 locations now? Is Eric Bedoucha still the pastry chef there? When I was in NY years ago, they had just 1 place on Stone Street next to Bayard’s… I do remember it being awfully good back then too!

    Left by Kerrin @ MyKugelhopf on October 29th, 2009

    Yup 5 locations. I haven’t delved into them research-wise as much as I should because I always thought there were better places but I think I didn’t give them a chance - they are really top tier. I’l see who their main guy is now.

    Left by nikonice on October 29th, 2009

    I tried the croissant at financier, it was terrible!!!
    It’s to bad that after the closing of Payard at Lexingtong av. i can’t find a good croissant!!!

    Financier croissant was as bad as the one we eat on the airplane!!!

    Left by valentinamaria1 on November 8th, 2009

    Valentina, Thanks for report on the croissant. I’ll have to try it. Dishes (53rd Park Ave and Grand Central) has terrific Croissants they may be from Balthazar bakery. On Upper East there is also Eli’s which I assume still has good ones thought I haven’t been in years. If you are ever downtown go to Bouley Bakery which have the best in the city IMHO.

    Left by nikonice on November 8th, 2009

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