P.C. = French Gap. Basic clothes and basic colors, with the occasional pop of color like chartreuse or raspberry. As in a lot of shops in Berlin--and Mitte, specifically--you'll feel more like you're in a gallery, with the raw wall of denim as sartorial art. Proof of exclusivity will be especially apparent at the register.

I love it so much that I'm bound to incorrectly use punctuation marks?!. A very sober color palette with the occasional burst of yellow, royal blue, or coral, with matching classic designs of stripes, or polka dots. The concept is for mothers and daughters in step with style, that way the clothes can be shared, or at least, last you through the ages. So, the prices aren't that friendly, but the fabrics are. And well, the saleswomen too. By the by, there's also a shop more in the center, on Fuencarral, but I prefer this one, as it seems more laidback, but maybe it's also because I'm in prim-and-proper town. Now I feel like carrying a chihuahua in my purse.

Alas, we were a little too late, but this did not deter us from getting a treat. Everything looked utterly delectable, but we finally decided on a huge strawberry-filled macaron, which burst with even more flavor after each bite. I will be a return customer, that's for sure!

Again, this is a French label, so there you go.

I'm guessing this one is the original, a much bigger space that merits four stars for the flowy, flowery interior design and a pillar that's reminiscent of Park Güell.

Additionally, the tiny pastry shop (about four tables) is only open from Thursdays to Sundays, 10am-6pm, and the goods cost slightly more than your corner store. If, however, you're feeling indulgent and don't mind hoofing it on foot or by bike, your efforts will be rewarded. The website's photographs of tantalizing éclairs and tarts don't do them justice; you'll have to taste the creations to believe them. The almond croissant (3.10) is probably the best I've had EVER, with seemingly just the right amount of almonds and perfect flakiness. Paired with a café au lait, this makes for one of my favorite breakfasts. Eric Muller's partner, Katia Barcellos, runs the adjacent salon, if you should need that, too.

Last time I was in, there were some uber-fashionistas that looked up and down at my bohemian outfit. Oh well! I was only there to calmly scope out the Vanessa Bruno and Isabel Marant stuff, but I wasn't digging the vibes. Maybe I'll try yet another time, but for now, let's go to Benny Room instead.

but no matter! It's the kind of place Francophiles who've never been to France--and some who have--simply fawn over, describing it as "lovely," "charming." and variations thereof. It's THAT popular, so be prepared for a wait at either the bistro and recently-opened wine bar, À Côté. Both menus (using organic ingredients) change daily but if you're at all familiar with traditional French cuisine, you'll be aware that it's not exactly vegetarian-/vegan-friendly. You might be relegated to the crêpes (wonderful) and soups, though for our omnivore friends, I've heard good things about the house meat plate. As mentioned, the place is usually packed, but the service is always warm and friendly, and that's perhaps the no. 1 reason why worldly Denver-ites clamor for more.

" The fabrics are always super soft (check the cashmere), the colors pretty (violets, pinks, turquoises), but the sizes are always super small and the designs questionable, unless skulls and crossbones set in rhinestones are your thing.