French Connection

here may be no better way to start the day than with a little something French. Sweet or savory, that’s your call—but unless you feel like waking up at 4 a.m. to make it, you’re going to need a nearby pâtisserie or boulangerie to get your croissant, cannelé, boule, or baguette fix. Here are 10 classic and contemporary bakeries in the United Sates that are rising to the occasion, offering masterfully made French pastries and breads, integrating regional flavors and ingredients, and earning a