Authentic Italian bakeries are a dime a dozen in Brooklyn. Italy is a big country and every region has their specialities. Add to it every Italian neighborhood has their own authentic bakery, and you end up with many different styles of making the same pastries.

The location of this one is correct - in one of the largest Italian neighborhoods in Brooklyn, but I never tried it. I had my own neighborhood favorite.

It can't hurt to try them - a decent Italian pastry from Brooklyn has got to be far better than what you can get in Maryland .

Now, if we could only get some decent Italian pastries in NJ, I'd be happy.