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Modern Pastry

Item: Modern Pastry
Author: Jessica Polizzotti

Cuisine: Bakery, European, Italian

Price Range: $

10Best Says

Modern is a fabulous, family-owned Italian bakery that is filled with delicious sweets and treats just waiting to be consumed. Modern gives North End competitors a run for their money with the filled to order favorites-cannolis. Enjoy other Italian specialty baked goods including biscotti, breads and an enticing assortment of torrones. Plus, their basement bar adds an element of enchantment. A coffee bar specializing in Italian coffees, cappuccinos, and espressos can also whip up a hot chocolate for the kids. With an on-line catalog and a location in neighboring Medford you can get Modern's treats or mail them to those who can't get into Boston to enjoy the Modern experience.

Address:

257 Hanover St
Boston, MA 2113
617-523-3783

Hours:

Sun-Thur 8am-10pm, Fri 8am-11pm, Sat 8am-12am

Website:

modernpastry.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jessica Polizzotti
Boston Local Expert

Bakeries, Gluten-Free Baked Goods: "Visitors can revisit Modern from the comfort of their own homes by making use of their on-line ordering system."

Best for Bakeries Because: Along with an excellent array of Italian baked goods, Modern has a basement bar where you can sip something strong than espresso alongside your pastry.
Best for Gluten-Free Baked Goods Because: Aiming to please all customers desiring North End baked goods, Modern Pastry offers delightful gluten-free options.

Main Menu
- Pastries
  
  Cannoli
  
  cannoli- crisp, deep-fried pastry tubes that are filled with cream. ($3.00)
- Torrone & Chocolate
  
  Four Piece Torrone Package A
  
  Package A includes four pieces of our traditional all white torrone bars. Absolutely no substitutions due to the high volume of orders during the holiday seasons. ($21.00)
  
  Four Piece Torrone Package B
  
  Our torrone package B includes 1 bar of white traditional, 1 bar of the white traditional chocolate covered, 1 bar of expresso, 1 bar of hazelnut. Absolutely no subsitutions due to the high volume of orders during the holiday season. ($21.00)
  
  Four Piece Torrone Package C
  
  Our four piece torrone package C includes 1 bar of our traditional white torrone, 1 all chocolate bar, 1 caramel bar and 1 cappucino bar. Absolutely no subsitutions due to the high volume of orders during the holiday season. ($21.00)
  
  Six Piece Torrone Package D
  
  Our six piece torrone package D includes 1 bar of our traditional white torrone, 1 all chocolate bar, 1 espresso bar, 1 caramel bar, 1 hazelnut bar and 1 piece of white torrone with chocolate covering. Absolutely no subsitutions due to the high volume of orders during the holiday season. ($31.50)
  
  Eight Piece Torrone Package E
  
  Our eight piece torrone package E includes 2 bars of our tradtional white, 1 bar of our tradtional white covered with chocolate, 1 hazelnut bar, 1 espresso bar, 1 cappucino bar, 1 caramel bar, and 1 all chocolate bar. Absolutely no substitutions due to the high volume of orders during the holiday seasons. ($42.00)
  
  Single Bar of White Torrone Package F
  
  Our family's secret recipe for a fluffy vanilla nougat with roasted almonds. ($5.25)
- Cookies
  
  Almond Biscotti
  
  a very traditional biscotti that has taken a modern twist. this cookie is loaded with roasted almonds. (approximately 15-20 cookies per pound). ($14.00)
  
  Anise Cookie
  
  a long anise-flavored cookie, that has been doubled baked in order to achieve a light but crisp crunch. this cookie has been a favorite in coffee dunking. $9.50/lb. (approximately 15-20 cookies per pound). ($9.50)
  
  Bowtie Cookie
  
  a delicious butter cookie with a raspberry filling or apricot filling. $9.50/lb(approximately 24 cookies per pound). ($9.50)
  
  Champagne Shortbread
  
  these delicate shortbread cookies are swirled with color. ($9.50)
  
  Chocolate Chip Cookie
  
  a rich blend of cookie dough and just the right amount of dark chocloate chunks to make your mouth water. (approximately 15 cookies per pound). ($9.50)
  
  Chocolate Dipped Biscotti (Quaresimali)
  
  Every ones favorite biscotti has now indulged itself in a chocolate. It has been slightly glazed with a delicious bittersweet chocolate. Can you taste it. ($22.00)
  
  Filled Cookies (Torroncini)
  
  A soft butter flavor cookie filled with a apricot, raspberry, or fig filling. $9.50/lb(approximately 10-12 cookies per pound). ($9.50)
  
  Florentine
  
  The best quality melted chocolate sandwiched between a heavenly mixture of chopped almonds, sugar, and our great tasting honey. ($22.00)
  
  Macaroon Cookies
  
  An Italian delight, a soft and chewy almond cookie sweetened with just the right amount of sugar. (approximately 24-26 cookies per pound) Our clientele likes a soft, chewy macaroon. This item is very delicate and does not ship well. Modern Pastry is not responsible for this product if it arrives broken due to the delicacy if you as the customer chooses to order. ($14.00)
  
  Petti Four (Rainbow Cookies)
  
  This spongy delicate 3-layer colorful cookie has also a multitude of flavors.Each layer is pieced together with a thin glaze of raspberry and the whole cookie is topped with dark chocolate. ($9.50)
  
  Pignoli Cookies
  
  To those pignoli nut lovers, a soft and chewy almong cookie covered with the best quality pignoli nuts. (approximately 20 cookies per pound) Our clientele likes a soft, chewy macaroon. This item is very delicate and does not ship well. Modern Pastry is not responsible for this product if it arrives broken due to the delicacy if you as the customer chooses to order. ($22.00)
  
  Seeded Cookie
  
  Butter sweet cookie enrobed in sesame seeds.$9.50/lb(approximately 18-20 cookies per pound). ($9.50)
  
  Filled Cookies (Torroncini)
  
  A soft butter flavor cookie filled with a apricot, raspberry, or fig filling. ($9.00)
  
  3 Pound Assorted Cookie Tray
  
  This beatifully arranged cookie tray includes 1/2 pounds of macoroon cookies, 1/2 pounds of almond biscotti (quaresimali),and two pounds of butter cookies. Each separate cookie tray will be shipped separately. Cookie trays can not be stacked on top of each other when shipped. ($38.00)
  
  3 Pound Cookie Tray
  
  A three pound assortment of traditional Italian butter cookies. Each separate cookie tray will be shipped separately. Cookie trays can not be stacked on top of each other when shipped. ($33.50)
  
  5 Pound Assorted Cookie Tray
  
  Five Pound Assortment Cookie Tray Includes one pound of macaroon cookies, one pound of almond biscottis(quaresimali), and three pounds of traditional Italian butter cookies. Approximately 100 cookies in the tray. Each separate cookie tray will be shipped separately. Cookie trays can not be stacked on top of each other when shipped. ($61.50)
  
  5 Pound Cookie Tray
  
  A five pound assortment of traditional Italian butter cookies. Approximately 100-120 cookies. Each separate cookie tray will be shipped separately. Cookie trays can not be stacked on top of each other when shipped. ($52.50)
  
  Butter Cookies
  
  Variety of flavors and colors. pink(orange flavor), green (almond flavor), white (vanilla flavor) and chocolate.$9.50 per pound. (Approximately 20 cookies per pound.) ($9.50)
  
  Pizzelle (Large)
  
  ($4.75)
  
  Pizzelli (Small)
  
  ($3.00)

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