Carb Loading: 8 Must-Try Bread Baskets in NYC

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While many have sworn off bread for 2013 cleansing, others (like us) haven’t stopped gorging on the complimentary pre-appetizer carb-fest that is the bread basket. Some restaurants no longer serve the beloved bundle of dough, others make you shamefully ask for it and a select number feel like they complete their loaf call of duty by presenting a few stale slices on a plate with your meal. Not these eateries, which offer baskets that almost outshine the main courses. Click through the slideshow below for some dough selections that will make you crumble, and let us know about your favorites in the comments.