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Once you cross the threshold, the smell immediately whets your appetite. The cheeses are in the open air, which is unusual in the United States. You can taste almost everything. The waiters are rather open to debate on the qualities and defects of this or that cheese. On the menu, every dish has its share of cheese. Buy a bottle of wine to accompany your meal at the shop next door, the cheese shop is not licensed. American cheese can sometimes be better than you think! Cheese lovers, here is an address you can't miss!

You don't know New York until you've tasted Magnolia's cupcakes, those unhealthy little cakes covered in colorful icing. A famous institution in the neighborhood, especially since it was seen in the TV series Sex & the City. There is often a line, but you can go to one of the other addresses in the city (there are seven in New York). They are much less popular than the Bleecker Street shop, which was the first to be founded (in 1996), but the cupcakes are just as tasty.

The Cheesecake Factory is a chain known for its voluminous cheesecakes. What is really worth it is to come and enjoy a dessert at the end of the day, rather than dinner or lunch. The view of the financial district and downtown is simply beautiful and the cheesecake melts in your mouth. Be prepared to wait in line, though, as patio seating is in high demand on sunny days. The menu is also very copious for lunch and dinner for about 15 US$ a dish (ask for your leftovers to take away, here it's the rule).

They're not the best cookies in New York (that title goes to Levain Bakery), but they're still delicious and they have the advantage of being available late into the night. Whether it's dark or white chocolate, M&M's, raisin, snickers, peanut butter, the cookies are always served warm. And when the chocolate melts in your mouth, happiness is not far away! In addition, the price is unbeatable, you can probably pay with your spare change. For those who can't live without them, Insomnia Cookies delivers at home...

Since 1935, Aunt Sally's chocolates have been handmade with only natural ingredients. The traditional chocolates are creamy and rich. In the store, you will find not only chocolates, but also many other homemade products such as chocolate covered pecans, cinnamon, sugar, etc., spices, hot sauces and tutti quanti, as well as Café du Monde products (coffees, doughnuts), recipe books, etc.

They may look like crude cakes designed for tourists, but these little pineapple-shaped shortbread are actually delicious. Their refined taste incorporates local flavors: coconut, coffee, macadamia nuts or pineapple. A successful recipe. Sold in a dozen stores throughout O'ahu, most of them at the foot of the hotels, you can't miss them. Especially since they offer welcome tastings. The cakes are even sold in the form of necklaces, to imitate flower necklaces, an original gift idea that can be kept.

The reference in the corner when it comes to waffles, and with good reason: it was two Belgians who came up with the concept! The whole of Boston meets here for breakfast or a snack for the older children. The waffles are made to order and customized to your taste. For the base, you have the choice between the Liège waffle, gourmet with its pearl sugar inside, or the Brussels waffle, lighter. Zinneken's also has its own truck, the Waffle Truck, which paces the streets of Boston on the lookout for gourmets.

New Yorkers are ready to queue for a long time to get this cookie stamped best cookie in the city by a large number of foodies. Fortunately, this address is not the most popular (it is the original shop opened in 1995, which is on the Upper West Side), but in any case, the wait seems ridiculous when you finally bite into the precious sesame: melting and crispy at the same time, there is little chance that you have ever eaten a better one. Whatever your choice, you will be won over.

South of Lafayette, Corner Pantry is still one of the best boudin spots. The grocery store and restaurant have been open for more than years. Fortunately they do not only serve the boudin, but all other louisianaises specialities. Step road step.

Nunu's is a simple start-up, and is now an institution for tasting on the thumb. Located in Youngsville, south of Lafayette, this establishment is maintained by Broussard's third generation, boudin specialists. It also prepares more than different sausages, apple, bacon or chicken.

Cracklins, boudin, gratons… These names tell you nothing? In this case, go to Richard, to taste these numerous louisianaises specialities. Cracklins are kinds of fat fried and crispy peanuts that you buy by weight. The sausage, mixture of pork and spicy rice, is eaten in the same way (with fingers). As for the gratons, they are the remains of a little, fried again! A break far from being dietetics but tasty.

There are many Walgreens in San Francisco and California cities. Some are open 24 hours a day. They are best known for their pharmacy departments. However, some of them have large fresh food departments, including the one down Powell Street, near BART. You can find there on the first floor, at any time of the day, sushis, sandwiches, freshly squeezed juices, cut fruits... A good plan that can always be used to improvise a small picnic on Union Square.

Do you dream of a good rich pastry or a crispy baguette? If you are caught up in a very French desire, Baker Miller will offer you everything you can dream of! Everything here is homemade. In addition to the bread you can buy at retail, you can have lunch, the cuisine is simple and made of sandwiches and salads. Don't miss cookies and sweet cakes, they're great. The particularity of the place is that Chef Dave makes his own flour at the back of the restaurant.

Open since 2015, the District is a huge 3,000^m2 covered market with a superb terrace overlooking the Hudson River. High-quality local produce is sold here, as well as many products imported from France: jam, mustard, oil, etc. The District is also home to a boulangerie (which makes excellent pâté and ham sandwiches), a cheese shop, a butcher, a café and three French restaurants. As everywhere in New York, anything French is expensive.

Alongside traditional Italian espressos and cappuccinos (which are far better than most Las Vegas coffees), this spot opened by coffee brand Illy offers a wide range of mouth-watering ice cream flavors. There's something for everyone (blood orange, tiramisu, peanut butter, Nutella coffee crunch, cheesecake...). Pastries, salads, soups, sandwiches and other savory snacks are also on the menu. Prices are unfortunately rather high, but still more affordable than many other places on the Strip.