First up today is a Bakery everyone will probably be familiar with.
Le Pain Quotidien
follow them on twitter http://twitter.com/lepainquotidien
http://www.painquotidien.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Pain_Quotidien
Here are their locations in NYC
(you can check their website for additional locations around the US)
This reccomendation is an international chain of Belgian bakeries serving things such as soup, salads, tartines, breakfast, pastries, and homeade organic break. Founded by an authentic Belgian chef. Based on an original concept, this company encourages customers to sit together and share a meal amongst others.
This certified green restaurant is most well-known for its organic bread and signature tartines. Everything is baked fresh daily.
For more information and additional locations search their website and read up on them on their wikipedia page.