"The “everyday” (tous le jours) bakery franchise founded in South Korea — now approaching its 20th year in the States — bakes everything fresh daily and mixes Asian and French influences in its shapes, textures, and flavorings. Signs ask customers to please refrain from squeezing the Squishmallow-soft, pillowy pastries and remind shoppers to use tongs and a tray even for individually wrapped items (handling them freehand is noted as a cultural faux pas at Asian bakeries). Must-try items include Magic Mocha Cream and the Chestnut Mammoth Bread; red bean paste appears in everything from baked buns to filled doughnuts. Buy loaves of cream breads or tall-pan sliced milk bread for slightly sweet sandwiches; cakes are cream-based on light sponge with a Parisian look. For savory, try garlic cheese croissants and kimchi croquettes." - Su-Jit Lin