Baklavastory.

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"You can smell Baklavastory before the tiny sidewalk sign comes into view, an aroma of sweet syrup and fresh-baked pastry drifting out to Harrison Street from the compact storefront. Owner Tolgay Karabulut is usually at the front of the store, handing out samples of his pistachio or walnut-riddled squares of baklava. At the same time, guests decide on a tray to take home. The fatal flaw of many baklavas is too-thick pastry sheets, which turn the entire sweet gummy. But at Baklavastory, each sheet looks almost fragile, strengthened only by the number of layers and semi-sticky syrup. Baklavastory only sells by the tray, which may seem like too much at first, but it’s a great excuse to gather friends and share over some tea or plan for a few days of baklava breakfast. The walnut filling is great, but I think Karabulut’s pistachio baklava may be among the best preparations I’ve ever had." - Dianne de Guzman