"After a tenure at Montecito’s Four Seasons Biltmore, pastry chef Alessia Geuhr struck out on her own with a charming Downtown cafe. The pastry case is chock-full of classics, including croissants, guava cream cheese Danishes, and even monkey bread. If a full meal is in order, opt for the blue crab crepe (if in season) in the early hours, or the salmon Nicoise for lunch. The bright dining room, filled with natural light from its front-facing windows, makes this a foolproof choice for daytime outings." - Mona Holmes