Balthazar Bakery • 1997

Keith McNally's grand French brasserie opened in SoHo on April 21, 1997, instantly becoming a scene-setting destination for celebrity sightings and Parisian-style dining. The bakery at the same address followed, turning out crusty sourdough boules, buttery croissants, and traditional viennoiserie using old-world techniques. Stop in early for warm pastries straight from the oven, or grab a sandwich built on that same exceptional bread.