"Ayu is the most exciting bakery in New Orleans. They offer classic laminated treats like plain and chocolate croissants, but what you’re really here for are the seasonal varieties like cheese and crawfish-stuffed crawwsants. There are also sweeter special editions, like a salty-sweet chocolate croissant filled with brown butter frangipane and rum caramel bananas, and a floral rose baklava croissant." - anne cruz