"An informal offshoot of the Tribeca restaurant, Frenchette Bakery at the Whitney offers great Meatpacking District views through a dramatic wall of plants; mornings spotlight assorted pastries, while lunch and afternoon deliver a compact, high-quality menu of soups, pizzettes, sandwiches, and pastas. Expect a gloppy salade Niçoise sandwich, roasted vegetable soup, pumpkin agnolotti, and a classic croque madame with a runny egg, along with a selection of wines and coffee beverages (cafe prices range roughly $12 to $32)." - Robert Sietsema