Butter Lane36 W. Broadway
Open every day through December, 11 am - 6 pm
Via Grub Street New York.
Original photo can be found here.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Temporary Butter Lane location opens in Soho
Butter Lane36 W. Broadway
Open every day through December, 11 am - 6 pm
Via Grub Street New York.
Original photo can be found here.
Today is National Brownie Day
In honor of National Brownie Day, I refer you to The City Sweet Tooth, who gives a top 5 list of their favorite brownies in NYC.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Free Cupcake Stop Cupcakes this Thursday
Cupcake Stop
Thursday, December 10th.
Starting at 10am 1,000 mini cupcakes will be handed out to celebrate The Cupcake Stop having 10,000 Twitter followers.
5th Ave. between 22nd and 23rd
Thursday, December 10th.
Starting at 10am 1,000 mini cupcakes will be handed out to celebrate The Cupcake Stop having 10,000 Twitter followers.
5th Ave. between 22nd and 23rd
Upcoming Kumquat Cupcake Events
What: Savor the Success Charity fundraiser and Holiday Party
When: December 8th. 7-9:30pm
Where: Therapie NY 309 Columbus Ave
Cost: Suggested donation for charity is $20
Kumquat is donating 10 dozen cupcakes to the event.
What: Bakesale- Free Comedy. Free Cupcakes
When: Thursday, December 10th. 8pm
Where: Coco66
Cost: Free
What: Two Day Holiday Trunk Sales Event
When: December 12th & 13th, 12-7pm
Where: Task 100 N 3rd St, Brooklyn
Cost: Free to attend
8 dozen of Kumquats cupcakes will be given out during the day.
Kumquat Cupcakery
Current location: Gifted: A Holiday Market
20 E. 4th st (at Lafayette)
Wednesday 12pm-9pm
Thursday-Sunday 12pm-7pm
When: December 8th. 7-9:30pm
Where: Therapie NY 309 Columbus Ave
Cost: Suggested donation for charity is $20
Kumquat is donating 10 dozen cupcakes to the event.
What: Bakesale- Free Comedy. Free Cupcakes
When: Thursday, December 10th. 8pm
Where: Coco66
Cost: Free
What: Two Day Holiday Trunk Sales Event
When: December 12th & 13th, 12-7pm
Where: Task 100 N 3rd St, Brooklyn
Cost: Free to attend
8 dozen of Kumquats cupcakes will be given out during the day.
Kumquat Cupcakery
Current location: Gifted: A Holiday Market
20 E. 4th st (at Lafayette)
Wednesday 12pm-9pm
Thursday-Sunday 12pm-7pm
Cupcakes Take The Cake Fifth Anniversary Party
Thursday night was the Cupcakes Take the Cake Fifth Anniversary Party! The RSVP list filled up one day after tickets were available, so I put myself on a waiting list and didn't expect to get a spot. But I did, and I have some pictures of the event to share! ;)
These were done by Treat, a custom cupcake company. I had the pink ones with fondant.
The first cupcakes I tried were from Kumquat Cupcakery. I've heard their name thrown around a bit, usually people say good things. I had the pink and white frosted mini cupcake. It had a delicious mint frosting. The blue iced one is lemon & lavender.
The next group of mini cupcakes were also disappearing fast, these were from Baked by Melissa. I had the tie dye and the smores cupcakes. In the picture are cinnamon (wish I had known that at the time!) and cookies and cream.
The first table when you walk in has cupcakes from Crumbs. There were lots of different flavors but this is the only picture I have.
The bar
Sugar Sweet Sunshine.
Cupcake Stop (the cupcake truck).
Nibbles by Nora and her famous cupcake kabobs!
Just Cupcakes from Virginia.
The crowd
Owner of Sweet Revenge, the lovely Marlo Scott, who also had cupcakes there, among them vanilla, chocolate, red velvet and chocolate with peanut buttercream.
Some of the ladies behind CTTC. From left to right: Melissa (intern) and founding editors Nichelle & Rachel announcing raffle winners.
The room we were in was on the 16th floor of the Roger Smith Hotel, and had a beautiful view.
But I was shivering so much I couldn't get a clear photo!
I came back inside just in time for the second wave of cupcakes! In my opinion, the best were saved for last. These cupcakes are from Goodie Box Bakeshop in Jersey. The dark ones are red velvet, the lights ones are- ready for this? Yam cupcakes with caramelized ginger on top. One of the most complex tasting cupcakes I've ever had, and delicious. Jersey has some good cupcakes!
My favorite cupcakes of the night were made by Blondie & Brownie. Pumpkin with a delicious spiced buttercream. Simple but intense. Yum!
Much thanks to the ladies of CTTC for having a wonderful party (and a shout out to Joe from the Bronx! *waves hello*) Happy fifth anniversary guys!
Update: Check out Cupcakes Take the Cake's own post with much better pictures! Even more photos are on Flickr and Guest of a Guest.
These were done by Treat, a custom cupcake company. I had the pink ones with fondant.
The first cupcakes I tried were from Kumquat Cupcakery. I've heard their name thrown around a bit, usually people say good things. I had the pink and white frosted mini cupcake. It had a delicious mint frosting. The blue iced one is lemon & lavender.
The next group of mini cupcakes were also disappearing fast, these were from Baked by Melissa. I had the tie dye and the smores cupcakes. In the picture are cinnamon (wish I had known that at the time!) and cookies and cream.
The first table when you walk in has cupcakes from Crumbs. There were lots of different flavors but this is the only picture I have.
The bar
Sugar Sweet Sunshine.
Cupcake Stop (the cupcake truck).
Nibbles by Nora and her famous cupcake kabobs!
Just Cupcakes from Virginia.
The crowd
Owner of Sweet Revenge, the lovely Marlo Scott, who also had cupcakes there, among them vanilla, chocolate, red velvet and chocolate with peanut buttercream.
Some of the ladies behind CTTC. From left to right: Melissa (intern) and founding editors Nichelle & Rachel announcing raffle winners.
The room we were in was on the 16th floor of the Roger Smith Hotel, and had a beautiful view.
But I was shivering so much I couldn't get a clear photo!
I came back inside just in time for the second wave of cupcakes! In my opinion, the best were saved for last. These cupcakes are from Goodie Box Bakeshop in Jersey. The dark ones are red velvet, the lights ones are- ready for this? Yam cupcakes with caramelized ginger on top. One of the most complex tasting cupcakes I've ever had, and delicious. Jersey has some good cupcakes!
My favorite cupcakes of the night were made by Blondie & Brownie. Pumpkin with a delicious spiced buttercream. Simple but intense. Yum!
Much thanks to the ladies of CTTC for having a wonderful party (and a shout out to Joe from the Bronx! *waves hello*) Happy fifth anniversary guys!
Update: Check out Cupcakes Take the Cake's own post with much better pictures! Even more photos are on Flickr and Guest of a Guest.
The Daily News Talks Cupcakes
The article doesn't seem to have a real point, its just rehashing what's already been rehashed under the pretense of covering the new Tonnie's Minis location in Harlem.
It does however mention who was behind the study that looks for a correlation between cupcake shops and gentrification I first saw mentioned on the BBC's website.
Its Kathe Newman, an assistant professor of urban planning and policy development at Rutgers University. It was brought up in an interview at Cakespy in July. But all the links for the project are dead. This is a snippet of what was apparently on the site when it was active:
"NYC has witnessed an extraordinary influx of capital since the early 1990s that has pushed gentrification into the far reaches of the city. We will locate the new gentrification frontier by mapping the location of the plethora of “hip” cupcake-serving bakeries and puppy parlors (dog spas). "
A cupcake tour was scheduled for September, and was planned to serve as the basis for an article that would be submitted to the Urban Affairs Review. No word yet on when the study will be made available.
Related Post: Cupcakes blamed for gentrification
It does however mention who was behind the study that looks for a correlation between cupcake shops and gentrification I first saw mentioned on the BBC's website.
Its Kathe Newman, an assistant professor of urban planning and policy development at Rutgers University. It was brought up in an interview at Cakespy in July. But all the links for the project are dead. This is a snippet of what was apparently on the site when it was active:
"NYC has witnessed an extraordinary influx of capital since the early 1990s that has pushed gentrification into the far reaches of the city. We will locate the new gentrification frontier by mapping the location of the plethora of “hip” cupcake-serving bakeries and puppy parlors (dog spas). "
A cupcake tour was scheduled for September, and was planned to serve as the basis for an article that would be submitted to the Urban Affairs Review. No word yet on when the study will be made available.
Related Post: Cupcakes blamed for gentrification
Saturday, December 5, 2009
DBA's Fifth Annual Hand-Made Gifts & Craft Holiday Fair
What: DBA's Fifth Annual Hand-Made Gifts & Craft Holiday Fair
When: December 5th, 12th, and 19th. 3-8pm
Where: DBA 41 First Ave (btwn 2 & 3 streets)
Baked goods, liquor & shopping.
When: December 5th, 12th, and 19th. 3-8pm
Where: DBA 41 First Ave (btwn 2 & 3 streets)
Baked goods, liquor & shopping.
New Crumbs location
Via Grub Street.Crumbs
1385 Broadway
Its New York City's twelfth Crumbs location, it opens Tuesday.
Original photo can be found here.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Hungary Holiday Fair
What: Hungary Holiday Fair
When: Sunday, December 6. 9:00-5:00
Where: St. Stephen's, 414 East 82nd St.
They have a table just for baked goods.
When: Sunday, December 6. 9:00-5:00
Where: St. Stephen's, 414 East 82nd St.
They have a table just for baked goods.
Eat Pie & Shop
What: Eat Pie and Shop: Holiday Gift Fair & Pie SocialWhen: Saturday, December 5th. 10-4pm
Where: PS 29 425 Henry St., Brooklyn
Cost: $5 ticket gets you two slices of pie, otherwise free.
From the site: Children can make crafts or watch short films while their parents shop. Pies must be registered by 10 AM to compete. BUT any and all pies will be welcome at social all day.
The Schnitzel Truck will also be there.
Original photo can be found here.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Family-oriented Gingerbread Event
What: MetLife First Sundays for Famililes Presents: Exploring World’s Fair Architecture - Create A Gingerbread Pavilion
When: Sunday, December 6, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Where: Queens Museum of Art
NYC Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Flushing, NY 11368
(718) 592-9700
Families will make gingerbread versions of the Worlds Fair pavilion. They will serve hot chocolate & holiday snacks. I think the event is free, but they do ask you to donate any gently used coats to the New York Cares Coat Drive.
When: Sunday, December 6, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Where: Queens Museum of Art
NYC Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Flushing, NY 11368
(718) 592-9700
Families will make gingerbread versions of the Worlds Fair pavilion. They will serve hot chocolate & holiday snacks. I think the event is free, but they do ask you to donate any gently used coats to the New York Cares Coat Drive.
Two Cookie Bake-offs in December
What: The Lower Eastside Girls Club Sweet Angel Holiday Cookie Swap
When: Saturday, December 19th. 1:00pm-3:00pm
Where: Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery at 1st Street
Cost: $15 ticket includes a cookie tin and a drink, fill up your tin with cookies selling for 50cents to $2 a piece. Proceeds go to Girls Club.
Because too much of a good thing doesn't apply to baked goods: head over to Brooklyn the next day for more cookies!
What: Cookie Takedown
When: Sunday, December 20th. 6:30pm
Where: The Bell House
149 7th street, Brooklyn, 11219
(718) 643-6510
Cost: $10
When: Saturday, December 19th. 1:00pm-3:00pm
Where: Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery at 1st Street
Cost: $15 ticket includes a cookie tin and a drink, fill up your tin with cookies selling for 50cents to $2 a piece. Proceeds go to Girls Club.
Because too much of a good thing doesn't apply to baked goods: head over to Brooklyn the next day for more cookies!
What: Cookie Takedown
When: Sunday, December 20th. 6:30pm
Where: The Bell House
149 7th street, Brooklyn, 11219
(718) 643-6510
Cost: $10
Le Parker Meridien's Gingerbread Houses
The Village Voice's food blog has great pictures of the amazing gingerbread houses. You can take a look at the creations anytime, the display runs until sometime in January.
Le Parker Meridien
118 W 57th St
New York, NY 10019
Le Parker Meridien
118 W 57th St
New York, NY 10019
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Nunu Chocolates has a new Wine Bar
Nunu Chocolates
Flagship Store
529 Atlantic Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11217
917.776.7102
More locations.
Via Village Voices' Fork In the Road
The couple owned chocolate shop now offers wine, beer, espresso & hot chocolate. They plan to have wine and chocolate pairings soon.
Flagship Store
529 Atlantic Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11217
917.776.7102
More locations.
Via Village Voices' Fork In the Road
The couple owned chocolate shop now offers wine, beer, espresso & hot chocolate. They plan to have wine and chocolate pairings soon.
Chocolate & Dessert Walking Tour
What: Walkin' New York Chocolate & Dessert Walking Tour
When: February 13th & 14th, 1 pm
Rain or shine
Where: To be announced
Cost: $45
From their website:
Tickets include a sample of chocolate & desserts at each stop.
Additional items are available for purchase
Wear comfortable shoes.
When: February 13th & 14th, 1 pm
Rain or shine
Where: To be announced
Cost: $45
From their website:
Tickets include a sample of chocolate & desserts at each stop.
Additional items are available for purchase
Wear comfortable shoes.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
New Cookbook: The *Complete* Magnolia Bakery Cookbook
The Complete Magnolia Bakery Cookbookby Jennifer Appel and Allysa Torey
I am extremely exited about this! The second I saw it I put it on my gift list.
Like a lot of people, my initiation into cupcake culture started with Magnolia's. I haven't really liked their cupcakes for a couple of years now. You eat enough of it, and of other cupcakes, and you realize there is more out there than just pure sugar. But they have two other products that still have me coming back, standing in long lines in crazy weather.
The red velvet cake, and the banana pudding.
BOTH of these recipes are in this 240 page beauty!
And the price is right, $13.59 (Amazon.com) is dirt cheap.
Original photo can be found here.
Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes!
Via Cupcakes Take the Cake. OK, I have not tried this yet, however I was too exited not to post it.
The original recipe is here.
Step by step photos are here.
If anyone tries this recipe I would love to hear how it comes out!
Original photo can be found here.
2010 Food Trends
Restaurants & Institutions came out with 20 food related predictions for the coming year, among them "drugstore-counter desserts", which are described as "retro desserts" and include shakes and floats.My only issue is with the appearance of both coal oven pizza and low carbon footprint dining. How does that work?
Epicurious came out with their own trend list, and according to them mini cupcakes are on their way out, while whoopie pies are so very in.
Personally, I'm not a fan of whoopie pies. Some of the commenters also seem to prefer cupcakes.
Original photo can be found here.
Update: Nation's Restaurant News comes out with yet another 2010 food prediction list! This one says that mini & bite size desserts are IN. Take that whoopie pies!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Birdbath Opens Third Location
Via New York Magazine. Birdbath
160 Prince St
Birdbath is a 'green' bakery created by The City Bakery. Their newest location is within the sacred spot of former bakery Vesuvio. Maury Rubin who launched Birdbath plans to leave the outside as is, saying “It’s an heirloom, it’s a treasure, it means the world...That I have a chance to have my bakery be in it is a gift".
Their planning to open Saturday.
Other locations:
223 First Ave.
&
145 Seventh Ave. South
Original photo can be found here.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Cupcake Crawl December 13th
What: Walking Tours Manhattan Cupcake Crawl
When: Sunday, December 13th, 11am
Where: Big Booty Bread Co, 261 West 23rd St.
The tour only costs $5, the money goes to "fight hunger", and you buy the cupcakes you want.
When: Sunday, December 13th, 11am
Where: Big Booty Bread Co, 261 West 23rd St.
The tour only costs $5, the money goes to "fight hunger", and you buy the cupcakes you want.
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