Bouchon Bakery revisited; a great croque monsieur

Great scones. I have to hand it to them, I'm going back. Maybe I was a little judgemental at first. Overall they're expensive, so to get a so-so dessert slice for 8 or 9 dollars is not desireable. To have a firm, baseball sized rasberry scone, a bit crumbly and a bit glazed, afer a savory bacon and chive scone shaped like a loaf... was a study in contrasts of texture, moistness, and the sweet to savory spread. Notably, these items were not expensive--between two and four dollars.

Bouchon Bakery
Time Warner Center, Columbus Circle, New York.

Fairway on 74th and Broadway has a great Croque Monsieur for $6.50. The bread has an omelet consistency, airy firmness rather than crunch, until the sandwich contents give way--warm ham and sliding melted swiss providing great pleasure. It came with a nice spring mix with vinaigrette and some little pickles.

Fairway Cafe
74th and Broadway, New York.