Just a block north of Roosevelt Ave. in Jackson Heights, La Nueva Bakery is a great spot to fill up on all of your bread needs. The cash-only bakery has a huge selection of breads and pastries from Colombia, Uruguay, and Argentina, as well as some savory sandwiches and other prepared foods. Grab your daily loaf, and while you’re there, pick up an empanada for the road. We particularly love the empanada dough here—enriched to a fluffy state, with a shellacked golden crust. The rich, savory pernil is the filling to focus on, but if you need more than just a snack, you should also get the empanada stuffed with deep green spinach.
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