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"Ordering from the pastry counter at Veniero’s, a classic Italian bakery that’s been in the East Village since 1894, is intimidating. Each pastry looks better than the next one, and choosing between cannoli and pignoli can make you sweat like a pilates class. But let us submit their italian-style cheesecake. It’s subtly sweet with whipped ricotta and an amaretto flavor, slightly grainy, has a crumbly pastry crust, and is sneakily a great breakfast item, paired with a cup of coffee." - molly fitzpatrick, will hartman, bryan kim