After a recent dinner with Spicy Ninja and Cookie, they wanted something sweet to nibble on post-dinner (shabu shabu at Quickly – that’s almost 4 years old, the prices are now $14.95). We wandered over to Ferrara’s and ordered a trio of mini-pastries.
Napoleon was up first: Bavarian cream filled Pan’di Spagna covered with icing. It was alright; not my type of dessert.
Not very attractive to look at, but by far the one I liked the best: the Dacquoise – bittersweet chocolate pouch filled with praline & gianduia cream. The outside shell was not too sweet, and was filled with yumminess.
Definitely the prettiest, the Cheminee (chocolate chimney filled with chocolate & vanilla mousse & a berry) won on looks but wasn’t my cup of tea.
I think the trio was about $7.50 which wasn’t bad for a nice sampling of little pastries.
Yvo says: I’ve actually always avoided Ferrara’s for the touristy trap it seemed to be, but I’m glad Cookie suggested we go in and have a bite. It was a cute place and huge inside – tons of seating – and I would definitely go back to sample more of the many pastries they have in their glass cases.
recommended
Aimee S. says
Lovely!
andrea says
any take on Venieros vs Ferrara? Haven’t been to either in AGES!
Witzel says
Mom used to go to Ferrara’s on dates with Dad, waaaay back when. I don’t care that they’re touristy now, I love going just because of that.
Sweet Fix NYC says
Those pastries look delicious!
T.C. says
The Dacquoise looks tasty. I want one in my belly now. lol.
Lkp says
I think Ferarra’s makes the best cannoli in New York, and it’s not even my favorite pastry! Their rainbow cookies (or 7-layer bars, call them what you will) are OUTSTANDING. Now I want to go back!
VwL says
The lobster tail at Ferarra’s is really delicious! 🙂