Get Ready For National Chocolate Éclair Day

This Sunday, June 22, is National Chocolate Éclair Day! Indulge in the deliciousness that these pastries have to offer. New York City has some of the best places to find the perfect Chocolate Éclair for you and your family–check out some of our faves!

Payard: Chef Francois Payard creates éclairs that are loved worldwide. Fortunately, there are five locations of Payard throughout New York City; 3rd Ave & 74th, The Plaza Food Hall, Columbus Circle, Greenwich Village, and Battery Park. Enjoy the Valrhona Guanaja Chocolate Éclair this weekend! payard.com

Éclair Bakery: With over nine different types of éclairs, this bakery will have you coming back for more! To celebrate National Chocolate Éclair day choose the chocolate or milk chocolate éclair! Located on Lexington and East 53rd Street. eclairbakery-nyc.com

Bouchon Bakery: You will find people raving about the éclairs at both New York City locations (at Time Warner Center and Rockefeller Center) of Thomas Keller’s famed Bouchon Bakery. This bakery’s offerings bring a piece of Paris to the streets of NYC through their delectable taste and classic French sensibility. bouchonbakery.com

Épicerie Boulud: Take your pick on all that Épicerie Boulud (Daniel Boulud’s more casual outpost) has to offer! Chocolate lovers celebrating National Chocolate Éclair day will want to indulge in the simple, yet scrumptious, chocolate éclair. They also offer a tiramisu éclair and a dulce de leche éclair! Located on the Upper West Side. epicerieboulud.com

Financier Patisserie: The uber-elegant chocolate éclair at this yummy patisserie will have your mouth watering. Spoil yourself with an éclair this weekend at one of their three scrumptious locations in New York City. financierpastries.com

LaBella Ferrara Pastries: Stop in for a quick and tasty treat this weekend! Located in historic Little Italy, it is a great place to find a great deal of yummy desserts (including classic éclairs, of course). Their éclair’s will have your taste bud’s swirling with authentic and delicious flavors! littleitalynyc.com/labellaferrar

Super Soccer Stars

<p>Soccer Stars is New York&rsquo;s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps.</p> <p>At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace.</p> <p>Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent &amp; Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week:</p> <p><strong>Connecticut:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Westchester:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>New York City:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Can&rsquo;t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available!&nbsp;</p>

Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student&nbsp;musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information.&nbsp;</div>

Young Actors at Strasberg

<p>Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson!</p> <p>Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August.</p> <p><strong>About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute:</strong></p> <p>Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.</p>