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A chocolate lover's heaven or hell, depending on the level of addiction, La Maison is consistently rated as one of the city's finest chocolatiers. These pricey morsels are worth every penny if you've got a discerning sweet tooth. Trés bon bonbons.

This tiny bakery, right by Bloomingdales, specializes in Belgian and French pastries. Aside from killer desserts, they have a nice selection of salads and sandwiches as well.

Serving smoked fish, dips and spreads to Upper East Siders for two generations, their popularity seems only to grow with time. They also make great sandwiches and baked goods for take-out.