There's more to this storefront patisserie than meets the eye. Exquisite cakes, tarts, and baked goods fill the pastry case. The lunch and dinner fare always includes a vegetarian option or two, such as penne tossed with wild mushrooms, baby spinach, and roasted red peppers. Calico is known for its roasted garlic soup garnished with crème fraiche that chef Tony Balassone, a Hudson Valley...
Calico Restaurant & Patisserie Restaurant Review:
This is a small space with a big attitude---perhaps rightly so. The cute room with seven tables may make some claustrophobic, but it offers seasonally-changing, quality food. Owners Anthony and Leslie Balassone bake a variety of high-end pastries with perfect crusts and dreamy fillings. Quality here costs, but every bite will be worth it, especially for the Calico---a chocolate-macadamia nut...