Monday, June 28th from 2-8PM, Led Zeppole will be offering zeppoles and fried Oreos for just 8 cents! In order to get the discount, get this coupon text to your phone and show it to the cashier.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Free Divine Summer Desserts Class
Via Pulse JFK.
What: Fresh to Frozen Summer Desserts
When: June 27th, 12-6PM
Where: Williams-Sonoma
45 Main Street
Phone: (718) 473-1800
Cost: FREE
From the event site:
Frozen desserts are a wonderful way to enjoy summer's bounty of fruits. We'll show you how to make frozen favorites with ease, including all-American ice-cream, Italian gelato and frozen yogurt (the healthy alternative). We'll also rediscover a childhood favorite - ice pops - that both children and grown-ups will love! Please call your local Williams Sonoma store for the exact time of this event, which should be running all day long.
What: Fresh to Frozen Summer Desserts
When: June 27th, 12-6PM
Where: Williams-Sonoma
45 Main Street
Phone: (718) 473-1800
Cost: FREE
From the event site:
Frozen desserts are a wonderful way to enjoy summer's bounty of fruits. We'll show you how to make frozen favorites with ease, including all-American ice-cream, Italian gelato and frozen yogurt (the healthy alternative). We'll also rediscover a childhood favorite - ice pops - that both children and grown-ups will love! Please call your local Williams Sonoma store for the exact time of this event, which should be running all day long.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Cinnabon at Rockefeller Center has Closed
Via Midtown Lunch.
The Cinnabon at the subway station below Rock Center has closed and has been replaced by a Jamba Juice. Yep.
The Cinnabon at the subway station below Rock Center has closed and has been replaced by a Jamba Juice. Yep.
Astor Bake Shop Opens in Queens
This Weeks Sweet Reviews
Life with Food & Drink: Kyotofu
Blondie and Brownie: Sugar Cafe
Cookie Madness: Nine Favorite Chocolate Cakes
Always Hungry: Five Leaves' Ice Cream Cart
Life with Food and Drink: Bouchon's toffee tart
The Foodista: Give a Warm Welcome to Astor Bake Shop
Fork in the Road: The Best Chocolate Cake in the World? "As a Matter of Fact, It Sucks."
W Magazine: The Best Chocolate Cake in the World? Our staff weighs in
Serious Eats: Guerrilla Ice Cream: A New Cart With Flavors Inspired by Social Movements
Life with Food & Drink: Odeon Cart Ice Cream
Serious Eats: Raspberry-Yogurt Cakes at Le Pain Quotidien
Lunch Studio: Strawberry Tart at Financier
Serious Eats: Raspberry-Almond Croissant at Bouchon Bakery
Serious Eats: Strawberry Pie Sundae at Mercer Kitchen
Lunch Studio: Cookies at Eileen's
Serious Eats: Lemon-Blueberry Turnovers at Grandaisy
Serious Eats: Rice Pudding at Russ & Daughters
The Skinny Pig: Gelato on Sticks? Find It At Popbar
Eater: Mapping New York's Best Frozen Treats
Fork in the Road: Little Buddy Biscuit Co.'s Strawberry-Gingersnap Ice Cream Sandwich
Jeffery Tastes: Roosevelt Avenue Find – Cocada de Coco
The Feed: Ice cream cakes at Quality Meats
Blondie and Brownie: Sugar Cafe
Cookie Madness: Nine Favorite Chocolate Cakes
Always Hungry: Five Leaves' Ice Cream Cart
Life with Food and Drink: Bouchon's toffee tart
The Foodista: Give a Warm Welcome to Astor Bake Shop
Fork in the Road: The Best Chocolate Cake in the World? "As a Matter of Fact, It Sucks."
W Magazine: The Best Chocolate Cake in the World? Our staff weighs in
Serious Eats: Guerrilla Ice Cream: A New Cart With Flavors Inspired by Social Movements
Life with Food & Drink: Odeon Cart Ice Cream
Serious Eats: Raspberry-Yogurt Cakes at Le Pain Quotidien
Lunch Studio: Strawberry Tart at Financier
Serious Eats: Raspberry-Almond Croissant at Bouchon Bakery
Serious Eats: Strawberry Pie Sundae at Mercer Kitchen
Lunch Studio: Cookies at Eileen's
Serious Eats: Lemon-Blueberry Turnovers at Grandaisy
Serious Eats: Rice Pudding at Russ & Daughters
The Skinny Pig: Gelato on Sticks? Find It At Popbar
Eater: Mapping New York's Best Frozen Treats
Fork in the Road: Little Buddy Biscuit Co.'s Strawberry-Gingersnap Ice Cream Sandwich
Jeffery Tastes: Roosevelt Avenue Find – Cocada de Coco
The Feed: Ice cream cakes at Quality Meats
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Etsy Cupcake Craft Night with Cupcakes Take the Cake
What: Cupcake Craft Night at Etsy Labs in DUMBO
When: July 19, 2010, 4-8PM
Where: Etsy Labs DUMBO
55 Washington St, Suite 512
City/State: Brooklyn, NY
Cost: FREE
There are only 9 spots left so you should RSVP ASAP.
When: July 19, 2010, 4-8PM
Where: Etsy Labs DUMBO
55 Washington St, Suite 512
City/State: Brooklyn, NY
Cost: FREE
There are only 9 spots left so you should RSVP ASAP.
Free People’s Pops Friday & Saturday
Via NYC Food Guy.
This Friday & Saturday (June 25th & 26th), get free People's Pops ice pops from The Cooking Channels ice cream truck. The truck will be roaming about the country, promoting the new channel.
In NY, the truck will be at Chelsea Market Friday from 10AM-6PM (75 9th Ave b/t 15th & 16th St) and at the NYC FoodFilm Festival Saturday from 12PM-10PM under the Brooklyn Bridge.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
51% off Cupcakexpress
I have never heard of Cupcakexpress, a cupcake delivery service, but they are offering $82 worth of cupcakes for $40. Which seems like a great deal...if you were planning on spending $82 on cupcakes. They are 4 bucks a piece, or $10-12 for a dozen, so maybe it wouldn't be so hard to spend so much.
Get the deal here. Once purchased the offer is good till June 25, 2011. You must order your cupcakes 24 hours in advance. Fee applies for deliveries outside Manhattan. Deal applies to regular cupcakes only, not minis.
Free Ice Cream from Ben & Jerry's Today
Via Pulse JFK.
As part of their NYC Ice Cream Treat Giveaway, Ben & Jerry's will be giving away FREE ice cream at Washington Square Park between 4-5PM today.
As part of their NYC Ice Cream Treat Giveaway, Ben & Jerry's will be giving away FREE ice cream at Washington Square Park between 4-5PM today.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Sign the Petition Against the New Food Truck Bill
Via NYC, Style, & a Little Cannoli.
If you haven't heard, there is a bill that would effectively make it impossible for food trucks to operate in the city. If a truck gets 3 parking tickets, they are out of business.
So sign the petition, like the Facebook page, and go to Councile Woman Lappin's website or Council Woman Karen Koslowitz's website and let them know what you think.
Some food trucks that sell sweets include Cupcake Stop, Dessert Truck, Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream, Big Gay Ice Cream Truck, Street Sweets, and the Treats Truck.
Looking for even more food trucks? Check out this useful site!
If you haven't heard, there is a bill that would effectively make it impossible for food trucks to operate in the city. If a truck gets 3 parking tickets, they are out of business.
So sign the petition, like the Facebook page, and go to Councile Woman Lappin's website or Council Woman Karen Koslowitz's website and let them know what you think.
Some food trucks that sell sweets include Cupcake Stop, Dessert Truck, Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream, Big Gay Ice Cream Truck, Street Sweets, and the Treats Truck.
Looking for even more food trucks? Check out this useful site!
New York City Wine and Food Festival
Via Always Hungry NY.
What: New York City Wine & Food Festival
When: October 7th-10th, 2010
Where: Locations vary
Cost: Prices vary
Even though the event doesn't start till October, your going to want to get your tickets NOW because the events sell out fast (some already have!). To see a list of all the events, go here.
And here are the sweet events at the NYC Wine & Food Festival:
-The New York Times Presents Breville's Milk and Cookies hosted by Martha Stewart: 10-09-2010 10:00 AM, $40
- Kids Get Cooking! From Farm to Cone - Ice Cream Making with Seth McEachron of Battenkill Valley Creamery!: 10-09-2010 2:00 PM, $25
- Godiva Chocolatier presents SWEET sponsored by Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa and Perrier-Jouët hosted by Duff Goldman and Sandra Lee: 10-09-2010 9:00 PM, $175
- Master Baking Class with Ernesto Gonzalez at Del Posto: Part of Meatpacking Local presented by The Corcoran Group: 10-10-2010 10:00 AM, $80
- Dive Into Godiva with Anthony Giglio: Lifestyle Wine Seminars and Cocktail Clinics hosted by Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure: 10-10-2010 2:00 PM, $85
- Adam Richman Whole Foods Market Culinary Demonstration presented by KitchenAid: 10-10-2010 4:30 PM, $40
OK, so maybe that last one doesn't have anything to do with pastries specifically, but its probably there because I have a huge crush on Adam Richman. Yeah, probably.
What: New York City Wine & Food Festival
When: October 7th-10th, 2010
Where: Locations vary
Cost: Prices vary
Even though the event doesn't start till October, your going to want to get your tickets NOW because the events sell out fast (some already have!). To see a list of all the events, go here.
And here are the sweet events at the NYC Wine & Food Festival:
-The New York Times Presents Breville's Milk and Cookies hosted by Martha Stewart: 10-09-2010 10:00 AM, $40
- Kids Get Cooking! From Farm to Cone - Ice Cream Making with Seth McEachron of Battenkill Valley Creamery!: 10-09-2010 2:00 PM, $25
- Godiva Chocolatier presents SWEET sponsored by Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa and Perrier-Jouët hosted by Duff Goldman and Sandra Lee: 10-09-2010 9:00 PM, $175
- Master Baking Class with Ernesto Gonzalez at Del Posto: Part of Meatpacking Local presented by The Corcoran Group: 10-10-2010 10:00 AM, $80
- Dive Into Godiva with Anthony Giglio: Lifestyle Wine Seminars and Cocktail Clinics hosted by Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure: 10-10-2010 2:00 PM, $85
- Adam Richman Whole Foods Market Culinary Demonstration presented by KitchenAid: 10-10-2010 4:30 PM, $40
OK, so maybe that last one doesn't have anything to do with pastries specifically, but its probably there because I have a huge crush on Adam Richman. Yeah, probably.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Brooklyn Day of Desserts
Via The City Sweet Tooth.
What: Brooklyn Day of Desserts- There will be a variety of desserts including gourmet, vegan and artistic desserts. Feed your appetite while giving back!
When: June 27th from 12PM-4PM
Where: Sanders Studio
525 Waverly Ave,
Brooklyn, NY
Cost: $35
For more info contact 631-833-3152 or info@lulunnevents.com. This is a fundraiser for Lakay Legal Services, and NPO in Brooklyn that gives free legal aid to low income communities.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Lee, Lee's Bakery is Back Open this Weekend
Via Harlem Bespoke.
Lee, Lee's Bakery
283 West 118th Street (between Frederick Douglass Boulevard/8th Avenue and St. Nicholas Avenue)
917-493-6633
Late last month the owner of Lee's announced he was closing due to a lack of foot traffic, but an outpouring of community support has him reconsidering that decision. He is open this weekend, so go check the place out!
Related posts: Lee, Lee's Bakery is Closing
Lee, Lee's Bakery
283 West 118th Street (between Frederick Douglass Boulevard/8th Avenue and St. Nicholas Avenue)
917-493-6633
Late last month the owner of Lee's announced he was closing due to a lack of foot traffic, but an outpouring of community support has him reconsidering that decision. He is open this weekend, so go check the place out!
Related posts: Lee, Lee's Bakery is Closing
Friday, June 18, 2010
Vegan Divas Launch at Butterfield Market
Via Grub Street NY.
Camillo Sabella, a former baker at Babycakes, is the new pastry chef for Vegan Divas, a new line of desserts being offered at Butterfield Market & François Chocolate bar. They have cupcakes, cookies, muffins, scones and brownies (click the Grub St. article for full menu).
Camillo Sabella, a former baker at Babycakes, is the new pastry chef for Vegan Divas, a new line of desserts being offered at Butterfield Market & François Chocolate bar. They have cupcakes, cookies, muffins, scones and brownies (click the Grub St. article for full menu).
Jell-O Mold Competition in Brooklyn
Via Fork in the Road.
What: The Second-Annual Jell-O Mold Competition
When: June 26th, 6-10PM
Where: The Gowanus Studio Space
166 7th Street (Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
Brooklyn, NY 11215
gss.jellomold@gmail.com
Cost: FREE (suggested donations welcome)
From the event site:
Competitors will battle it out for mold supremacy in the following categories:
- Creativity
- Aesthetics
- Structural/sculptural ingenuity
- Edibility/culinary appeal
- Best use and showcase of Jell-O
A crack panel of respected judges will announce the winners at 8pm on the day of the event--and audience members have the opportunity to vote for People's Choice.
Designers will compete for a grand prize package including $400 in cash, a feature on Make: Online and Craft websites, a spot for their Jell-O creation in the 2010 Last Supper Festival, a slice of pie and coffee from Four and Twenty Blackbirds bakery, and more!
Kelso beer and Jell-O shots will be served. Doors at 6pm. Music by DJ Allied Master Computer till 10pm.
What: The Second-Annual Jell-O Mold Competition
When: June 26th, 6-10PM
Where: The Gowanus Studio Space
166 7th Street (Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
Brooklyn, NY 11215
gss.jellomold@gmail.com
Cost: FREE (suggested donations welcome)
From the event site:
Competitors will battle it out for mold supremacy in the following categories:
- Creativity
- Aesthetics
- Structural/sculptural ingenuity
- Edibility/culinary appeal
- Best use and showcase of Jell-O
A crack panel of respected judges will announce the winners at 8pm on the day of the event--and audience members have the opportunity to vote for People's Choice.
Designers will compete for a grand prize package including $400 in cash, a feature on Make: Online and Craft websites, a spot for their Jell-O creation in the 2010 Last Supper Festival, a slice of pie and coffee from Four and Twenty Blackbirds bakery, and more!
Kelso beer and Jell-O shots will be served. Doors at 6pm. Music by DJ Allied Master Computer till 10pm.
This Weeks Sweet Reviews
Eat it: Four and Twenty Blackbirds
Serious Eats: Almond Butter Lover at Moomah
Fork in the Road: Bouchon Bakery's Nutter Butter
Lunch Studio: Mochi & Taro at Fay Da
The Wandering Eater: Dessert at Ledoyen
Cherry Patter: Brooklyn Croissant Taste Off
Always Hungry NY: Cake Balls at BabyCakes NYC
The Scoop on Cones: Chikalicious Dessert Club
A Cake Bakes in Brooklyn: Layer Cake -A Fine Wine
Blondie & Brownie: Sweet Treats Truck
NYC Tastes: Everything Frosted- Chinatown Cupcakes
Fork in the Road: Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream at Lulu & Mooky's
Who Ate the Big Apple: Sweet Revenge
NYC, Style, & a Little Cannoli: Minamoto Kitchoan in Midtown West
Midtown Lunch: Koryodang Makes a Great Shaved Ice
Serious Eats: Apple Strudels at Wolfgang Steakhouse and Caffe Falai
Serious Eats: Dessert at Má Pêche
Serious Eats: Tart Normandy at Margot Patisserie
Lunch Studio: Maple Walnut Coffee Cake at Village Tart
Serious Eats: Dessert at Savoy
Serious Eats: Espresso Mousse at Black Hound
NYC Foodie: Dessert at Ilili
Under the 7 The Roosevelt Avenue Project: Shaved Ice at Tropika
The Feed: Ice Cream Sandwich Rundown
Metromix: Another Ice Cream Sandwich Rundown
Fork in the Road: The Meatball Shop's Ice Cream Sandwiches
Fork in the Road: Superb Glazed Donut at Brooklyn's Donut Shoppe
Grub Street NY: Cereal Milkshakes from a Truck in Breezy Point, Queens
Fork in the Road: SCRATCHbread's Shortbread
The Wandering Eater: A Chocoholic’s Dream: A Day with La Maison du Chocolat Factory Tour & Pastry Tasting with Gilles Marchal
Serious Eats: Almond Butter Lover at Moomah
Fork in the Road: Bouchon Bakery's Nutter Butter
Lunch Studio: Mochi & Taro at Fay Da
The Wandering Eater: Dessert at Ledoyen
Cherry Patter: Brooklyn Croissant Taste Off
Always Hungry NY: Cake Balls at BabyCakes NYC
The Scoop on Cones: Chikalicious Dessert Club
A Cake Bakes in Brooklyn: Layer Cake -A Fine Wine
Blondie & Brownie: Sweet Treats Truck
NYC Tastes: Everything Frosted- Chinatown Cupcakes
Fork in the Road: Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream at Lulu & Mooky's
Who Ate the Big Apple: Sweet Revenge
NYC, Style, & a Little Cannoli: Minamoto Kitchoan in Midtown West
Midtown Lunch: Koryodang Makes a Great Shaved Ice
Serious Eats: Apple Strudels at Wolfgang Steakhouse and Caffe Falai
Serious Eats: Dessert at Má Pêche
Serious Eats: Tart Normandy at Margot Patisserie
Lunch Studio: Maple Walnut Coffee Cake at Village Tart
Serious Eats: Dessert at Savoy
Serious Eats: Espresso Mousse at Black Hound
NYC Foodie: Dessert at Ilili
Under the 7 The Roosevelt Avenue Project: Shaved Ice at Tropika
The Feed: Ice Cream Sandwich Rundown
Metromix: Another Ice Cream Sandwich Rundown
Fork in the Road: The Meatball Shop's Ice Cream Sandwiches
Fork in the Road: Superb Glazed Donut at Brooklyn's Donut Shoppe
Grub Street NY: Cereal Milkshakes from a Truck in Breezy Point, Queens
Fork in the Road: SCRATCHbread's Shortbread
The Wandering Eater: A Chocoholic’s Dream: A Day with La Maison du Chocolat Factory Tour & Pastry Tasting with Gilles Marchal
Miss Softee Is Open
Via Midtown Lunch.
She's open and she's got homemade baked goods! For her current location follow her on Twitter.
She's open and she's got homemade baked goods! For her current location follow her on Twitter.
Baking Classes at The Institute of Culinary Education
Original photo can be found here.The Institute of Culinary Education
50 West 23rd Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
New York, N.Y.
Truffles Truffles Truffles: June 19th, 6-10:30PM. $110
2-Day Creative Cookie Design: June 21st & 22nd, 10AM-3PM both days. $275
Best and Easiest Chocolate Desserts: June 22nd, 10AM-2:30PM. $115
Chocolate Chip Cookie Class: June 22nd, 10AM-2PM. $95
Biscotti Unlimited: June 25th, 6-10:30PM. $105
2-Day Candy Workshop: June 25th, 6-10PM both days. $220
For even more classes, go here.
$1 Cupcakes at Billy's Bakery
Original photo can be found here.
Via Eater.
Billy's Bakery
75 Franklin Street (between Broadway and Church Street)
Phone: 212-647-9958
On June 20th & 21st Billy's Bakery will be offering $1 cupcakes to celebrate the first anniversary of their Tribeca location.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Best Chocolate Cake in the World Opens
Via The Feed & Grub Street NY.
Best Chocolate Cake in the World
55A Spring St (between Lafayette and Mulberry Sts)
(212-343-2253)
Yep, that is the name of the bakery. This is the first American location of a Brazil based chain. They will also serve Counter Culture coffee and Il Laboratorio del Gelato.
From Grub Street: Bras's "best chocolate cake in the world" is actually three cakes of varying sweetness: a sugary cake made with 53 percent cocoa, a semisweet made with 70 percent, and — for those adventurous of palate — a bitter, zero-sugar version that's touted as being lower in calories. All are variations on a recipe made "without flour or baking powder ... a confection made from a top-of-the-line Belgian chocolate mousse," which from pictures appears to be swirled together with meringue.
Best Chocolate Cake in the World
55A Spring St (between Lafayette and Mulberry Sts)
(212-343-2253)
Yep, that is the name of the bakery. This is the first American location of a Brazil based chain. They will also serve Counter Culture coffee and Il Laboratorio del Gelato.
From Grub Street: Bras's "best chocolate cake in the world" is actually three cakes of varying sweetness: a sugary cake made with 53 percent cocoa, a semisweet made with 70 percent, and — for those adventurous of palate — a bitter, zero-sugar version that's touted as being lower in calories. All are variations on a recipe made "without flour or baking powder ... a confection made from a top-of-the-line Belgian chocolate mousse," which from pictures appears to be swirled together with meringue.
Takahachi Bakery Opens
Via Tribeca Citizen.
Takahachi Bakery
25 Murray Street
NY, NY
The bakery will have the usual pastries as well as soup, salads, sandwiches and homemade ice cream.
Update: More photos at Midtown Lunch & Serious Eats.
Takahachi Bakery
25 Murray Street
NY, NY
The bakery will have the usual pastries as well as soup, salads, sandwiches and homemade ice cream.
Update: More photos at Midtown Lunch & Serious Eats.
Vegan Cafe The Little Bird Opens
Via EV Grieve.
The Little Bird
182 Avenue B
This is the first commercial bakery for Troccoli, a wholesaler that supplied baked goods to local stores. In time they would like to expand their menu to include small plates, beer and wine- all vegan.
The Little Bird
182 Avenue B
This is the first commercial bakery for Troccoli, a wholesaler that supplied baked goods to local stores. In time they would like to expand their menu to include small plates, beer and wine- all vegan.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Cupcake Picnic Coverage
Saturday was the Cupcakes Take the Cake Cupcake Picnic in Central Park. 100 people RSVP'd, but only about 40 showed up. Apparently the forecast of rain after 6PM was enough to scare more than half of the people into not coming out for an event that ended at 4PM. Wusses.But the people who did show up were awesome, and there were lots of homemade and store bought cupcakes!
There were sangria cupcakes made by Nibbles by Nora. They were very good, with a very unique taste.
Cupcakes by Cupcake Cafe.
To the left: Lemon and blueberry cupcakes by Cupcakes by Joy.
Candy cupcakes! There were Milky Ways and another candy inside the cupcakes.
These are my apple pie cupcakes, in their usual mode of transport: a pizza box. The photo was taken by CTTC and can be found here. Ignore how ugly they look, I promise that they taste great ;)
And then, there was chocolate wine.
And jazz music too! A really nice coincidence. The band is called The Park Foundation, but that name will most likely change soon. The guy on the drums had four of my cupcakes, I was very flattered.
I also met a sweet couple from Long Island, the wife Jamie is a self-described cupcake enthusiast with a website- Creative Cupcake Recipes.
There were lots of extra cupcakes (way more than we had last year), so many of us were wandering around the park, convincing people to take some (how I met the band). One couple who took some of my cupcakes happened to be from London- my first international tasters! I was very happy they liked em.
There are some more pictures up on the CTTC Meetup group and on their Flickr. Sign up so you know about next years picnic!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Bayside Dessert Tasting and Lecture Today
Via Eating in Translation.
What: Its So Tasty, Too
When: Friday, June 11, 7PM-???
Where: Bayside Historical Society
208 Totten Ave., Bayside, Queens
Cost: $10 for members, $15 for general public. Call 718-352-1548 for reservations
Join the happy, peppy people for this "discussion about women and food inspired by a 1920s cookbook by the Bayside Woman’s Club. The lecture will be followed by a sampling of desserts from the book.
What: Its So Tasty, Too
When: Friday, June 11, 7PM-???
Where: Bayside Historical Society
208 Totten Ave., Bayside, Queens
Cost: $10 for members, $15 for general public. Call 718-352-1548 for reservations
Join the happy, peppy people for this "discussion about women and food inspired by a 1920s cookbook by the Bayside Woman’s Club. The lecture will be followed by a sampling of desserts from the book.
$15 for Sweet Sights Tour
From the Buy With Me website, where you can get the deal:Ahoy NY Tours & Tasting, known for their unique, ethnic food tours and their knack for finding the best bites in NYC, brings you the ultimate dessert tour.
For $15 you’ll get one ticket for Ahoy NY Tours and Tasting Sweet Sights walking tour on the Upper West Side ($30 value). You’ll savor the best chocolate chip cookies in NYC, cream puffs from Japan, delectable gelato, hand crafted chocolates free from preservatives and artificial flavors, plus much more!
Ahoy NY Tours and Tasting founder and tour guide Alana Hove will enlighten you with the history of the shops and the neighborhood, while you stroll along tasting treats from hidden dessert gems. At the end of your tour, you’ll join your guide at a popular NYC restaurant to taste their famous dessert. (This last stop is included in the cost of the tour, but all other sweet purchases are not; on average you’ll spend an additional $20 unless you have way better willpower than us!)
The Sweet Sights tour runs on selected days all summer long (rain or shine) and lasts about 2.5 hours, so you can check their schedule to book your date. Grab everyone you know with a sweet tooth (um, everyone) since you can buy up to four vouchers (your voucher will serve as your ticket).
Details
• Limit four vouchers per person.
• Please schedule tour 1 week in advance by email.
• No cancellations permitted.
• Please consult Ahoy NY Tours and Tasting for any dietary needs.
• Tour operates on a “pay-as-you-go” basis; any additional purchases on the tour are not included with this voucher.
• Cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions.
• Voucher not valid until day after purchase.
• Voucher expires 08/31/2010
This Weeks Sweet Reviews
Cookie Madness: Favorite Blueberry Desserts
Serious Eats: Matcha Box
Serious Eats: Pecan-Cranberry Loaf at Pain D'Avignon
Bionic Bites: I Heart Doughnuts Only at Doughnut Plant
The Cupcake Gang: Tulu’s Gluten-Free Bakery
Blondie & Brownie: Twice Fried Cherry Pies Return at Chip Shop!
Fork in the Road: New Pretzel M&M's Are Genius
NYC Tastes: Cake Truffles at the Milk Bar
Always Hungry NY: Churros at Barmarché
Midtown Lunch: Your Ice Cream Guide to Midtown East
Serious Eats: The Good Batch, Stroopwafels at the Brooklyn Flea
Life is Delicious: Max Brenner
Blondie & Brownie: Grapenut Ice Cream is Back at the Prospect Park Uncle Louie G's!
Lunch Studio: Oatmeal Raisin Cookie from City Bakery
Cakespy: The Red Velvet Cake Shake
Life with Food and Drink: Grom
Cherrypatter: The Village Tart
Blondie & Brownie: Four and Twenty Blackbirds
Serious Eats: Chocolate Mousse at Northern Spy Food Co.
Life with Food and Drink: Village Tart
The City Sweet Tooth: Inside Limelight Marketplace!
The Scoops on Cones: Raw, vegan ice cream that doesn’t quite hit the mark at One Lucky Duck
Restaurant Girl: New York's Most Prized Pies
Fork in the Road: Bouchon Bakery's Nutter Butter
Serious Eats: Matcha Box
Serious Eats: Pecan-Cranberry Loaf at Pain D'Avignon
Bionic Bites: I Heart Doughnuts Only at Doughnut Plant
The Cupcake Gang: Tulu’s Gluten-Free Bakery
Blondie & Brownie: Twice Fried Cherry Pies Return at Chip Shop!
Fork in the Road: New Pretzel M&M's Are Genius
NYC Tastes: Cake Truffles at the Milk Bar
Always Hungry NY: Churros at Barmarché
Midtown Lunch: Your Ice Cream Guide to Midtown East
Serious Eats: The Good Batch, Stroopwafels at the Brooklyn Flea
Life is Delicious: Max Brenner
Blondie & Brownie: Grapenut Ice Cream is Back at the Prospect Park Uncle Louie G's!
Lunch Studio: Oatmeal Raisin Cookie from City Bakery
Cakespy: The Red Velvet Cake Shake
Life with Food and Drink: Grom
Cherrypatter: The Village Tart
Blondie & Brownie: Four and Twenty Blackbirds
Serious Eats: Chocolate Mousse at Northern Spy Food Co.
Life with Food and Drink: Village Tart
The City Sweet Tooth: Inside Limelight Marketplace!
The Scoops on Cones: Raw, vegan ice cream that doesn’t quite hit the mark at One Lucky Duck
Restaurant Girl: New York's Most Prized Pies
Fork in the Road: Bouchon Bakery's Nutter Butter
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Dish D'lish becomes Jonathan's Bakery
Via Sheepshead Bites.
Jonathan's Bakery
1424 Sheepshead Bay Road,
Brooklyn, NY
The owners say they switched names because they're focusing more on their baked goods that they've been selling along with their bagels.
Jonathan's Bakery
1424 Sheepshead Bay Road,
Brooklyn, NY
The owners say they switched names because they're focusing more on their baked goods that they've been selling along with their bagels.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Pie-Off at Jimmy's No. 43 this Saturday
Via Fork in the Road.
Jimmy's No. 43
43 E. Seventh St.
New York NY, 10003
This Saturday June 12th, come to Jimmy's for a Pie-off featuring lots of bakeries including Betty Brooklyn, First Prize Pies, Four & Twenty Blackbirds, and SCRATCHbread. Tickets are $20 at the door and proceeds go to BK Farmyards.
Jimmy's No. 43
43 E. Seventh St.
New York NY, 10003
This Saturday June 12th, come to Jimmy's for a Pie-off featuring lots of bakeries including Betty Brooklyn, First Prize Pies, Four & Twenty Blackbirds, and SCRATCHbread. Tickets are $20 at the door and proceeds go to BK Farmyards.
Get 3 Pie Slices for $10 at Four and Twenty Blackbirds
Via Fork in the Road.
Four & Twenty Blackbirds
439 Third Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Get 3 seasonal pie slices for just $10 through Friday June 11th.
Four & Twenty Blackbirds
439 Third Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Get 3 seasonal pie slices for just $10 through Friday June 11th.
Help NYC Public Schools by Eating Pinkberry
Dean and Deluca Now Carries Kyotofu
At certain Dean and Deluca stores you can now buy sweets from Kyotofu!
You can find the following items at the following locations:
Green Tea Azuki Muffin, Yuzu Muffin, White Sesame Banana Muffin, Green Tea Tofu Pannacotta, Black Sesame & Matcha Shortbread Cookies, Chocolate Souffle Cupcake, Hojicha Rollcake, Signature Sweet Tofu, Green Tea Sweet Tofu, Black Sesame Sweet Tofu, Strawberry-Yuzu Linzer Cookies, Hoji-cha and Matcha Nama Chocolates.
SoHo Store (560 Broadway At Prince St)
Madison Avenue Store (1150 Madison Ave At 85th St)
New York Times Cafe (620 8th Ave At 40th St)
Rockefeller Center #1 (1 Rockefeller Pl Bet 5th & 6th)
Rockefeller Center #2 (9 Rockefeller Pl Bet 5th & 6th)
City Spire Cafe (156 West 56th St. Bet 6th & 7th Ave.)
You can find the following items at the following locations:
Green Tea Azuki Muffin, Yuzu Muffin, White Sesame Banana Muffin, Green Tea Tofu Pannacotta, Black Sesame & Matcha Shortbread Cookies, Chocolate Souffle Cupcake, Hojicha Rollcake, Signature Sweet Tofu, Green Tea Sweet Tofu, Black Sesame Sweet Tofu, Strawberry-Yuzu Linzer Cookies, Hoji-cha and Matcha Nama Chocolates.
SoHo Store (560 Broadway At Prince St)
Madison Avenue Store (1150 Madison Ave At 85th St)
New York Times Cafe (620 8th Ave At 40th St)
Rockefeller Center #1 (1 Rockefeller Pl Bet 5th & 6th)
Rockefeller Center #2 (9 Rockefeller Pl Bet 5th & 6th)
City Spire Cafe (156 West 56th St. Bet 6th & 7th Ave.)
Murray’s Cheese and The Standard Add Blue Marble Ice Cream
Original photo can be found here.Via Grub Street NY.
The Standard
848 Washington St., New York, NY 10014
212-645-4646
Murray's Cheese
254 Bleecker St., New York, NY
212-243-3289
The Standard is selling scoops of Blue Marble ice cream, and Murray's Cheese is now selling pints. Murray's Cheese also sells ice cream from Van Leeuwen and Il Laboratorio del Gelato.
Stop by Murray's Saturday and create your own sundae with sauces and toppings for $5. They'll also be grilling up sausages are part of the Bleecker Street Festival.
Soup Man/Cold Stone Combo has Closed
Coldstone Creamery and the Soup Man are no longer sharing the same building at 2 Astor Place.
Free Creme Brulee Donuts at Bomboloni Tomorrow
Via Eater NY.
Bomboloni
187 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10023-5103
(212) 877-3080
Thursday, June 10, from 4-7 PM get FREE creme brulee donuts from Bomboloni!
Bomboloni
187 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10023-5103
(212) 877-3080
Thursday, June 10, from 4-7 PM get FREE creme brulee donuts from Bomboloni!
Extreme Chocolate Walking Tour
What: Extreme Chocolate Walking Tour
When: Fri, Jun 11, 2010, 1PM-4:30PM
Where: Jacques Torres Chocolates
350 Hudson Street (at King Street)
Cost: $80
From the site: Calling all chocolate lovers! Explore the delicious world of chocolate. Learn about current trends in chocolate, visit a chocolate factory and taste samples of an assortment of delectable chocolates and hot chocolate.
When: Fri, Jun 11, 2010, 1PM-4:30PM
Where: Jacques Torres Chocolates
350 Hudson Street (at King Street)
Cost: $80
From the site: Calling all chocolate lovers! Explore the delicious world of chocolate. Learn about current trends in chocolate, visit a chocolate factory and taste samples of an assortment of delectable chocolates and hot chocolate.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Free Milkshakes Today at Kool Bloo
Hotel Griffou Sets Up Ice Cream Stand
Via Grub Street NY.
Hotel Griffou
21 W. 9th St.
New York, NY 10011
212-358-0228
Starting today, June 7th, Hotel Griffou will be serving ice cream and sorbet in rotating flavors outside of their restaurant. Cups and cones range from $3.50-$5.50 and flavors include Salted Caramel Banana Cream Pie, Strawberry & Chantilly Cream, Griffou Cinnamon Sticky Bun, Creme Brulee, Triple Chocolate Mousse, Watermelon Sorbet, Key Lime Pie, La Colombe Espresso Tiramisu.
Hotel Griffou
21 W. 9th St.
New York, NY 10011
212-358-0228
Starting today, June 7th, Hotel Griffou will be serving ice cream and sorbet in rotating flavors outside of their restaurant. Cups and cones range from $3.50-$5.50 and flavors include Salted Caramel Banana Cream Pie, Strawberry & Chantilly Cream, Griffou Cinnamon Sticky Bun, Creme Brulee, Triple Chocolate Mousse, Watermelon Sorbet, Key Lime Pie, La Colombe Espresso Tiramisu.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Free Ice Cream and Bra Fitting
This Weeks Sweet Reviews
Cupcakes Take the Cake: Orange strawberry poppyseed Cupcakes at Hester Street Fair
Edible Queens: Manducatis Rustica's Ice Cream Sandwich
A Passion for Food: Dessert at Jean Georges Restaurant
Serious Eats: Chocolate-Cherry Cake at Village Tart
Cherry Patter: Kee's Chocolates
Queenie takes Manhattan: Momofuku Milk Bar
Edible Queens: Jollibee’s Secret Halo Halo
Always Hungry NY: NYC Icy’s Purple Carrot Ice
NYC Foodie: Pure Food And Wine Takeaway's malomar.
Blondie and Brownie: Sweets at the Hester Street Fair
Serious Eats: Matcha Float at Cha An
Cupcakes Take the Cake: Magdalenas: Spanish Cupcakes at Despana
Blank & White Cookie Review: B&W Cookie at Pizza Villagio Cafe
Edible Queens: Koryodang’s Patbingsoo
Edible Queens: Ice Fire Land’s Tai Shi Bao Bing
Wandering Foodie: Moon Pies
Life with Food and Drink: Mini cake, mild flavor at Butterfly Bake Shop
Life is Delicious: Burgers & Cupcakes
Fork in the Road: Colombian Bread Puddding at Cafe Colombia Bakery
Serious Eats: Blueberry Cake Doughnuts at Locanda Verde
Serious Eats: Dessert at Dovetail
Edible Queens: Eddie’s Sweet Shop
Fork in the Road: Trois Pommes Patisserie's Pumpkin Whoopie Pie
We Heart Astoria: The Best Gelato and Ices
Eat Brooklyn Food: Ice Cream from Wheeler's Black Label Vegan Ice Cream
Midtown Lunch: Holey Cream’s Doughnut Ice Cream Sandwich
Cupcakes Take the Cake: Cake & Shake
Edible Queens: Manducatis Rustica's Ice Cream Sandwich
A Passion for Food: Dessert at Jean Georges Restaurant
Serious Eats: Chocolate-Cherry Cake at Village Tart
Cherry Patter: Kee's Chocolates
Queenie takes Manhattan: Momofuku Milk Bar
Edible Queens: Jollibee’s Secret Halo Halo
Always Hungry NY: NYC Icy’s Purple Carrot Ice
NYC Foodie: Pure Food And Wine Takeaway's malomar.
Blondie and Brownie: Sweets at the Hester Street Fair
Serious Eats: Matcha Float at Cha An
Cupcakes Take the Cake: Magdalenas: Spanish Cupcakes at Despana
Blank & White Cookie Review: B&W Cookie at Pizza Villagio Cafe
Edible Queens: Koryodang’s Patbingsoo
Edible Queens: Ice Fire Land’s Tai Shi Bao Bing
Wandering Foodie: Moon Pies
Life with Food and Drink: Mini cake, mild flavor at Butterfly Bake Shop
Life is Delicious: Burgers & Cupcakes
Fork in the Road: Colombian Bread Puddding at Cafe Colombia Bakery
Serious Eats: Blueberry Cake Doughnuts at Locanda Verde
Serious Eats: Dessert at Dovetail
Edible Queens: Eddie’s Sweet Shop
Fork in the Road: Trois Pommes Patisserie's Pumpkin Whoopie Pie
We Heart Astoria: The Best Gelato and Ices
Eat Brooklyn Food: Ice Cream from Wheeler's Black Label Vegan Ice Cream
Midtown Lunch: Holey Cream’s Doughnut Ice Cream Sandwich
Cupcakes Take the Cake: Cake & Shake
Best Desserts Benefit
Via Eating in Translation.
Wednesday June 9th, NYC's hottest bloggers square off in a delicious dessert challenge. Admission gets you drink specials, entry into a raffle, and a tasting plate of all the desserts!
Tickets are $20 online or $25 at the door, and proceeds benefit The Lamp.
Get info and tickets here.
Over 50% off Cookies In Bloom
Get $30 worth of cookies for $15 from Cookies in Bloom with this coupon from Tippr. They ship nationwide! Does not include tax or shipping, make sure to mention the Tippr voucher when you order.
Time Warner Cable Ice Cream Truck Donates to Local Museums
Via The Queens Gazette.
Last summer, the truck raised $14,000 for local museums (including Children’s Museum of Manhattan, the New York Hall of Science in Queens, Brooklyn Children’s Museum and Staten Island Children’s Museum) by asking for a $1 suggested donation for ice cream.
To request a visit by Time Warner Cable’s Ice Cream Truck call 877-766-7892.
The truck will be making appearances around the city, and plans to stop in during Bryant Park’s Movies in the Park and Central Park’s Summer Stage series. It's also available for block parties and outdoor public events from July 1 through August 23.
Last summer, the truck raised $14,000 for local museums (including Children’s Museum of Manhattan, the New York Hall of Science in Queens, Brooklyn Children’s Museum and Staten Island Children’s Museum) by asking for a $1 suggested donation for ice cream.
To request a visit by Time Warner Cable’s Ice Cream Truck call 877-766-7892.
The truck will be making appearances around the city, and plans to stop in during Bryant Park’s Movies in the Park and Central Park’s Summer Stage series. It's also available for block parties and outdoor public events from July 1 through August 23.
Free Donuts on National Donut Day
Today is National Donut Day!
Dunkin Donuts is offering a free donut with any beverage purchase, and Krispy Kreme is giving out one free donut at participating locations (including Penn Station). The free goods tend to run out fast (last year certain locations were out by 10AM!), so get there early.
Check out this Yelp thread for other suggestions on where to celebrate Donut Day, as well as Serious Eat's suggestions.
Dunkin Donuts is offering a free donut with any beverage purchase, and Krispy Kreme is giving out one free donut at participating locations (including Penn Station). The free goods tend to run out fast (last year certain locations were out by 10AM!), so get there early.
Check out this Yelp thread for other suggestions on where to celebrate Donut Day, as well as Serious Eat's suggestions.
Rummage and Bake Sale in Queens
Via Kew Gardens Blog.
What: Summer Treasure Sale & Bake Sale
When: Saturday June 5th, 9:30AM-3:30PM; Sunday June 6th, 11:30AM-3:30PM
Where: Church of the Resurrection
85-09 118st, Kew Gardens
For more info call 718-847-2649
Cost: Free to attend, purchase of items extra
Magnolia's AC is Broken
Via Eater NY.
If you've ever been to Magnolia's original location at 401 Bleecker, you know how tiny it is, and how sweaty and over-crowded the place gets in the summer. Now imagine that experience minus the cooling effect of the air conditioner. Ugh, no thanks.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Pie Lovers Unite!
What: Pie Lovers Unite
When: Saturday, 12 June, 1-5PM
Where: Jimmy's No. 43
43 East 7th Street
New York, NY 10003-8011
(212) 982-3006
Cost: $20 at the door, no pre-sale tickets available
From the Facebook event page:
This time we will be encouraging people to come along and help raise funds for non - profit organization bk farmyards.
Some of the pie makers you can expect to see are -
Betty Brooklyn
Four & Twenty Blackbirds
First Prize Pies
Lily & Fig
SCRATCHbread
Growing Chefs / Eagle Street Rooftop Farm
Pie in the Park
Brooklyn Honey
Jessica Morris
Joann Kim
Kendra (Food Writer with the Food Network)
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