"L'Appartement 4F, the Brooklyn Heights bakery that began in an apartment before achieving modest fame for its mini croissant cereal, now has a takeout counter in the West Village. It's currently in soft open mode, so there are no set hours, and certain items might be sold out when you get there—but if you stop by one morning, you might be able to snag a pastry still warm from the oven." - will hartman, bryan kim