The last thing you'll seem to remember when noshing on bread or pastry at one of the bakeries in Milly-la-Forêt is the beautiful forest standing ready right nearby...

Milly-la-Forêt: Where Kings, Poets & Pastry Rule

Milly-la-Forêt, just 55 km south of Paris, has hosted kings, poets, and emperors. Today it’s a royal paradise of markets, herbs, and next-level bakeries.

 

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A rustic farmstand display with fresh fruit pies, peach muffins, and summer flowers at Briermere Farms on Long Island.

Briermere Farms, Long Island: Where the Pie’s the Limit

Briermere Farms isn’t just a stop — it’s a rite of passage. Fresh fruit pies, overachieving muffins, and no shortcuts in sight. Bring cash, bring friends, and maybe bring stretchy pants. 🧁🥧🚜

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Frank Pepe Pizzeria serves miracle pizzas from bacon roasted red pepper to white clam with charred crust and bubbling mozzarella at the iconic Wooster Street location in New Haven, CT.

Pepe’s: Still the Best Pizza After All These Years — and Yes, I’ve Been to Naples, Italy to Double-Check!

Coal-fired, crispy, and still unbeatable: Frank Pepe’s pizza remains a national treasure. From white clam to roasted red pepper & bacon, we’ve tasted it all—100+ times. Yes, even compared it to Naples. 🇮🇹🍕

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Enjoying a lobster roll and beer inside a cozy nautical-themed pub with dark wood decor and a vintage maritime vibe at Seven Seas Pub & Restaurant in Milford, CT

Go to Pub, Get Seven Seas, Love the Lobster!

We came for chowder, stayed for crab cakes, and fell in love with the lobster roll. Milford’s Seven Seas Pub isn’t fancy—but it’s got flavor, flair, and one lobster roll to rule them all. 🦞💥🍟

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TIE DYE™ pizza and warm bread pudding at Rubirosa NYC steal the spotlight, while the pasta sits forgotten—delicious highs and forgettable lows in one shot.

Rubirosa: Pizza > Pasta, and Four Stars—No Longer Five

Rubirosa’s pizza is still a knockout (hello, TIE DYE™), and dessert will make you swoon. But the pasta? Twice disappointing. Here’s the dish on what to order—and what to skip.

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Elegant interior of Abe & Louie’s in Boston, with a juicy burger and warm bread on a table, highlighting its classic charm and irresistible menu.

Abe & Louie’s: The Back Bay Classic Still Flipping One of America’s Best Burgers

Burger bliss and steakhouse swagger — Abe & Louie’s still delivers. From Boston’s Back Bay to Boca Raton, this prime spot offers one of the best burgers in America, plus clam chowder dreams and a breadbasket you can’t say no to.

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Le Café du Commerce interior with mezzanine dining, leafy decor, and vintage French bistro charm

Le Café du Commerce: Still Got It After All These Years!

Historic, chaotic, utterly Parisian — Le Café du Commerce isn’t perfect, but it’s still got it: leafy mezzanines, juicy steaks, and that sweet béarnaise vibe. 🥩🌿

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Close-up of a raspberry-shaped tart from Cédric Grolet Opéra on a café table, surrounded by pastry tools and floral accents—symbolizing artistic, fruit-first French desserts.

Cédric Grolet Opéra: It’s Not Overhype. It’s Genius—and a Pastry Symphony

We expected overhype. We got genius. From sculpted raspberry tarts to surprisingly efficient service, Cédric Grolet Opéra delivers a flavor symphony—just skip the flan. Here's the full bite-by-bite breakdown.

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