German Pancake at Calliope Between its scones with clotted cream, incredible coffee cake, and granola with apricot-and-yogurt "egg," it's nearly impossible to pick just one carb-loaded wonder that’ll waltz out of Calliope’s impeccable kitchen and straight into your mouth. This thin, buttery, baked treat, served in a cast-iron pan, may just be the ultimate, indulgent, midday meal. Oh, and those glass doors lining the restaurant? They open up during warm-weather mornings, letting the Parisian al fresco vibes at this East Village corner bistro reach new heights.
Calliope, 84 East 4th Street (at 2nd Avenue); 212-260-8484.

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