"Pistacia Vera has been open for almost 20 years and dabbles in brunch, but what you should really come here for are the laminated French pastries and desserts. Think things like perfectly flaky croissants, shiny eclairs, cushiony macarons in every color, and a show-stopping, domed chocolate mousse bombe. They don’t have indoor seating, so you’ll have to grab your goods and head out to the handful of tables on the sidewalk. That’s where you can people-watch neighbors walking their Goldendoodles and 1800s architecture-loving tourists visiting on weekends." - erin edwards, kindra peach
