Stella Pastry

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"This old-school bakery is worth the uphill trek for one thing: the sacripantina. Stella's rum-soaked, zabaglione-layered Northern Italian cake has been on the menu since 1942, and it’s still the most popular item. Your first order of business is to secure a slice. Then, if appetites and pastry box real estate allow, go for the cannoli, tiramisu, and cheesecakes next. We usually take our orders to Washington Square Park (seating inside is limited). And, in the case of a long line, Victoria Pastry is about five minutes away and has a similar selection (minus the sacripantina) and typically a shorter wait." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong