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Shake Shack
Madison Square Park
at 23rd St. & Madison Ave.

$$$$$

4

45

As of last Saturday the Shake Shack had not installed any heaters. That shouldn't stop you from trying the insanely, crazy-good hot chocolate there. Made with among other things, 7.. >

Bouchon Bakery
10 Columbus Circle, 3rd Fl.
at 60th St.

$$$$$

3.5

45

Ed Levine reports that Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bakery is now serving glazed Donuts, passion fruit-creme-filled Donuts and Donut holes! Glazed Doughnut: I have enjoyed the filled do.. >

Jacques Torres Chocolate Haven
350 Hudson St.
b/w King & Charlton St.

$$$$$

3.5

23

My friend Sara received a huge amount of Jacques Torres chocolate during the holidays and was sweet enough to share them with us. Lon and I are generally big fans of Jacques Torres.. >

Sugar Sweet Sunshine
126 Rivington St.
b/w Essex & Norfolk St.

$$$$$

3

20

I meant to post about this delightful retreat on the LES but completely forgot until i saw that the nytimes beat me to it in their “big candy apple” piece recently. after a rather .. >

Doughnut Plant
379 Grand St.
b/w Essex & Norfolk St.

$$$$$

2.7

17

here's the first picture of food i took with my new camera. it's a little nikon coolpix that i bought on sale at buydig.com. with a 2gb memory card, it came out to about $125. i .. >

Balthazar
80 Spring St.
b/w Broadway & Crosby St.

$$$$$

4.5

17

pistachio doughnut for breakfast, anyone? ;) My parents and sister went back to Hawaii a few days ago, but we were lucky enough to dine at a dozen or so restaurants, all which wil.. >

Grom Gelato
2165 Broadway
b/w 76th St & 77th St.

$$$$$

3.4

17

Grom founders Guido Martinetti and namesake Federico Grom started their first gelato venture five years ago in Torino (Turin). Since then, they’ve added more than a dozen stores in.. >

il Laboratorio del Gelato
95 Orchard St.
b/w Broome & Delancey St.

$$$$$

3.4

16

Back in the late 1980s, before the arrival of its boutique hotels and other conspicuous excesses, I worked in Manhattan's SoHo district. On hot afternoons, I'd often stroll to a ti.. >

Kyotofu
705 9th Ave.
b/w 48th & 49th St.

$$$$$

2

14

I finally made it to the jewel-like Japanese tofu palace Kyotofu yesterday. I had the chef's lunch dessert selection, and thought most of the offerings were more intriguing than si.. >

Cafe Zaiya
69 Cooper Square
corner of St. Mark's

$$$$$

2.9

13

Midtown Manhattan On days I'm not booked at client sites, I'm off to our Manhattan office for work. Luckily the office is very conveniently located right between Grand Central an.. >

ChikaLicious
203 E 10th St.
b/w 1st & 2nd Ave.

$$$$$

2

13

This East Village dessertery sets the bar high. The joint that kicked off the dessert bar trend in 2003, ChikaLicious is as good as watching a friend whip up magic in her kitchen .. >

Sullivan Street Bakery
533 W 47th St.
b/w 10th & 11th Ave.

$$$$$

4

12

It may seem like a terrible day for it (if you haven’t noticed, it’s pouring)- but I had to run an errand on the west side today, so I used it as an excuse to grab lunch at the Sul.. >

Financier
62 Stone St.
b/w Mill Ln. & William St.

$$$$$

2.8

12

financier patisserie is in lower manhattan down in the wall street area. it has several branches , one on stone street, another on cedar street. where is stone street and cedar str.. >

Max Brenner
841 Broadway
b/w 13th St. & 14th St.

$$$$$

11

Had a great day of fooding today - a quick recap: Went to my favorite Malaysian restaurant of all time in the whole city - New Malaysia restaurant (Chinatown). This place is hidden.. >

Blue Ribbon Bakery
33 Downing St.
at Bedford St.

$$$$$

10

[This dinner took place on November 24th. Yes, I wish I updated more often. No, I have no idea why I don't. I think I'm stuck in an alternate universe where a day has 20 hours inst.. >

Beard Papa's
740 Broadway
at Astor Pl.

$$$$$

10

The Saturday before Time Out NY’s article on the best pizza places in New York came out, I was already thinking of pizza.  It was just a mere coincidence that TONY had the same tho.. >

Babycakes
248 Broome St.
b/w Orchard & Ludlow St.

$$$$$

10

BabyCakes NYC, Gotham’s vegan cupcakery, has already relocated its West Hollywood digs even before it’s moved in. Now instead of sitting on the corner of Spaulding and Beverly, the.. >

Pinkberry
7 W 32nd St.
b/w 5th & 6th Ave.

$$$$$

3

10

Remember how I was like Pinkberry sucks? After hearing endless accolades from my friends, I had to give it another go. My friend Eddie said I had gone wrong by trying the green tea.. >

Chocolat Michel Cluizel
888 Broadway, 1st Fl.
b/w 19th & 20th St.

$$$$$

3.5

9

I overhear the nice guy behind the bar: “It’s like drinking melted chocolate.” Say no more; I’m in for a single shot of hot cocoa. I’m at Michel Cluizel, world-renowned Parisian c.. >

Le Pain Quotidien
252 E 77th St.
b/w 2nd & 3rd Ave.

$$$$$

3

8

Le Pain Quotidien is a chain that touts organic products and a homey vibe. The tables are rustic and many of them communal. All this comes at a premium. DMR and I ate at the one.. >

Cafe SaBarsky
1048 5th Ave.
at 86th St.

$$$$$

2.3

8

Stick your head in somewhere like Balthazar or Otto at lunchtime on a Saturday or Sunday, and undoubtedly you'll find the usual mosh pit of people waiting for a table. This is a gi.. >

Once Upon a Tart
135 Sullivan St.
b/w Prince & Houston St.

$$$$$

3.5

8

the first time i came here with chich (i think. or cynthia?), i had no idea where i was. but now that i’ve spent some more time in soho and more time staring at google maps, i can .. >

Tisserie
857 Broadway
at 17th St.

$$$$$

2.7

8

I have tried many items among the seemingly endless array of baked goods, sandwiches, and pizzas at Tisserie, but it wasn't until I happened upon its 53% Cacao Venezuelan Brownie t.. >

Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
65 Bayard St.
b/w Elizabeth & Mott St.

$$$$$

4

8

A famous ice cream store. And a favorite of my husband's. Exotic flavors available include lychee, almond, and taro, as well as the more conservative flavors like strawberry and pi.. >

burgers & cupcakes
458 9th Ave.
at 36th St.

$$$$$

4

8

Had lunch with an old friend and former colleague, after what seemed like ages, the other day. I chose BnC because it was close to his office and because I was curious about this j.. >

Sundaes & Cones
95 E 10th St.
b/w 3rd & 4th Ave.

$$$$$

4

8

Dear Boo, It's friggin HOT out there. Seriously, what the F? A minute ago it was 70 degrees and I was carrying around a jacket for post 7pm wear. Now it's like New York has been t.. >

Amy's Bread
75 9th Ave.
b/w 15th & 16th St.

$$$$$

3

7

The humble seating area in the back of Amy's is just the place for a slice of the best yellow cake with milk chocolate frosting ($4.25) since the last time you blew out birthday ca.. >

Cupcake Café
545 9th Ave.
at W 39th St.

$$$$$

7

Okay, seriously. I'm dedicating my life to health and fitness, but it's really hot outside. I don't want to use my AC because it cost too much, and I'm on a budget. So I need ice c.. >

La Maison du Chocolat
1018 Madison Ave.
b/w 78th & 79th St.

$$$$$

1

7

Many bloggers have been wowed by La Maison du Chocolat’s chocolates (even Salma Hayek) but seemingly few have commented on the macaroons. The macaroon debate, among the informed, .. >

Panya Bakery
10 Stuyvesant St.
at 3rd Ave. & 9th St.

$$$$$

4

7

On Monday I went to Press Toast for a sandwich. A part of me kept going, "You want to go back to Crosby Connection! You want soft foccacia bread stuffed with stuff! You want a brow.. >

Ciao Bella Gelateria
Grand Central Terminal
at 42nd St.

$$$$$

4

7

You'll find ample opportunity to experiment with fancy flavors at Ciao Bella, though even a small cup ($4.75) will cost you. I've enjoyed their malted milk ball gelato, especially .. >

Room 4 Dessert
17 Cleveland Pl.
b/w Spring & Kenmare St.

$$$$$

5

7

To celebrate Wil's first year, he threw a party for friends, followers and newbies with complimentary champagne at the stroke of midnight on Thursday the 18th. Delicious desserts f.. >

Crumbs
43 W 42nd St.
b/w 5th & 6th Ave.

$$$$$

4

6

Crumbs Cupcakes New York 1371 Third Avenue @78th Street New York (Multiple Locations : www.crumbsbakeshop.com Just a quick post for an awesome cupcake bakery in NY: Crumbs. We had.. >

Rice to Riches
37 Spring St.
b/w Mott & Mulberry St.

$$$$$

6

How have I managed to eat at this place several times and not once blogged about it? It's been in my links list since I started this blog. I first happened upon Rice To Riches thre.. >

Kee's Chocolates
80 Thompson St.

$$$$$

5

6

How about this sweet-salty thing? Next to lavender and honey, sea salt seems to be the ingredient of the season (smoked salt truffles at Kee's, salted caramel bonbons at Chocolat.. >

Chocolate Bar
48 8th Ave.
Jane to Horatio St.

$$$$$

3.5

6

While shopping, Sara and I stopped in at The Chocolate Bar inside Henri Bendel's The Chocolate Bar inside Henri Bendel's. The liquid chocolate and coffee is good but it wasn't the .. >

Cones
272 Bleecker St.
b/w Morton & Jones St.

$$$$$

3

6

Opened roughly a decade ago by two brothers from Buenos Aires, Cones dishes up excellent handmade Argentine-style ice cream. Raul and Oscar D’Aloisio’s frozen wares have the consis.. >

Billy's Bakery
184 9th Ave.
at 21st St.

$$$$$

6

The results of the Cupcake Poll are in: Billy's and Magnolia have tied for their respective tasty perfection, leaving the butter-cream, all-bark-no-bite disappointment of Cupcake .. >

Veniero's
342 E 11th St.
b/w 1st & 2nd Ave.

$$$$$

6

Note: I had other food stuff to write beforehand but this post is waay more interesting. I’ll rewind later on this week, if I have the chance. Yesterday was arguably the best day I.. >

Little Pie Company
Grand Central Terminal
at 42nd St.

$$$$$

3.5

6

An American classic, served just fine. Pie lovers are a devoted lot. While a cookie monster can be sated with a brownie, and cakes, cupcakes and baked breads can be interchanged w.. >

Tartine
253 W 11th St.
at W 4th St.

$$$$$

2.5

5

Contrary to my melancholy musings before, I did manage to go back to Tartine (though, truth be told, walking there from the Ferry Building is no more of a picnic than driving and f.. >

Baked NYC
359 Van Brunt St.
b/w Dikeman & Wolcott St.

$$$$$

3.1

5

I've fallen head over heels in love. Unfortunately, the object of my desire is in another borough. However, this elusiveness only makes me pine away all the more. Lest you start wo.. >

Mary's Dairy
171 W 4th St.
b/w 6th & 7th Ave.

$$$$$

4

after the dumpling man, we had to stop in at mary’s dairy, since i had never been. pricey along the lines of any other specialty ice cream store, mary’s dairy has some high-class i.. >

Buttercup Bake Shop
973 2nd Ave.
b/w 51st & 52nd St.

$$$$$

4

New York is my favorite city in the world, so instead of jetting around in public transportation or taxis, I like to walk around so that I can immediately explore anything that loo.. >

Lady M Confections
41 E 78th St.
b/w Madison & Park Ave.

$$$$$

4

So taking a little break from the Hong Kong / China posts. Strolled over to Lady M Cakes on Saturday on the way to the Whitney. It was a grey and hazy cold day outside so what a be.. >

Sweet Melissa
75 W Houston St.
at W Broadway

$$$$$

1

4

Sweet Melissa is expanding into the space next door and, according to the person at the counter, is planning to open in April. The new space will serve beer and wine (always a good.. >

The Chocolate Room
86 5th Ave.
b/w Warren St. & Park Pl.

$$$$$

4

4

I'm not finished packing and I haven't figured out how I'm going to drag two pieces of luggage, a laptop backpack (with laptop in tow) and a large shoulderbag that doubles as my ca.. >

Economy Candy
108 Rivington St.

$$$$$

3

Okay - it's on the bare fringes of Chinatown, and it's not Asian food by far. But if you're in the area, you have to go to this place! Economy candy carries all of the old time stu.. >

Junior's
Grand Central Terminal
at 42nd St.

$$$$$

3

I could tell there was something fishy going on. Everyone told me to stay away from Junior’s. As far back as Master Cabbie Taxi Academy, my classmate told me that Junior’s wasn’t a.. >

Serendipity 3
225 E 60th St.
b/w 2nd & 3rd Ave.

$$$$$

1

3

On West Houston between Mercer and Greene Streets lies a fab new espresso bar named Aroma Espresso Bar.  Irene wanted to get a drink before she went off to pack for Berkley, and I’.. >

The Donut Pub
203 W 14th St.
at 7th Ave.

$$$$$

3

3

Sunday Morning: when Blognut first heard the name The donut pub ,we could'nt help but imagine a dark, wood paneled diver -bar serving up pints of stout and sugary crullers... >

Ben & Jerry's
41 3rd Ave.

$$$$$

3

As reported yesterday, today is free cone day at Ben & Jerry’s. At the 8th Ave location, the wait time at 12:15 was 10 mins. Have you gotten your free cone yet? Post the time of.. >

Cake Man Raven
708-A Fulton St.
at S Oxford St. & Hanson Pl.

$$$$$

5

3

A few blocks from the Atlantic Subway Stop I heard about the famous Red Velvet Cake of Cake Man Raven about a year ago from a special segment on Cakes on the Food Network. At that.. >

L'Arte Del Gelato
75 Ninth Ave.

$$$$$

3

I usually pass L'Arte del Gelato en route to Cones, which is just around the corner. Don't tell Raul D'Aloisio, but I stopped short this time. (It won't happen again, Raul!) Though.. >

Pinisi
128 E 4th St.
b/w 1st & 2nd Ave.

$$$$$

3

On the prowl for sarabba, I was disappointed to find that the Indonesian restaurant Borobudur had given way to an Italian pastry shop... >

Australian Homemade
115 St. Marks Pl.
b/w Avenue A & Avenue B