Birdbath – LOST GEM
18 West 18th Street; 160 Prince Street; 189 East 79th Street; 200 Church Street; 528 Columbus Avenue; 2244 Broadway
Nestled back a bit from the street is The City Bakery’s younger sibling, the totally eco-friendly, Birdbath. The food is all organic, delivered by bike from their central kitchen and served in a cafe decked out with recycled or sustainably produced furnishings. Regional produce is synthesized into takeout breakfasts, lunches, desserts and drinks. I have sampled their delectable food on many occasions, in their various locations, but it was my first experience biting into a slice of toasted bread topped with creamy ricotta, sesame seeds, homemade caramel sauce and Japanese black pepper. Let’s just simply say that one piece was not nearly enough.