It took me 3 tries to buy a S’more doughnut from Macaron Parlour. The first time I went on a weekday. The staff informed me that the S’more doughnut is only available on Saturdays. The second time I went on a Saturday afternoon, they had sold out. So this week, I went in there totally…
Food Reviews
Chocolate & Passion Fruit Combined at Maison Kayser
It took me a solid few minutes to decide which treat to purchase from Maison Kayser. Known as one of France’s best bakers, Eric Kayser has over 80 locations of his patiserrie/boulangerie/cafe around the world. I feel privileged to be able to sample some of his creations with three of them now in New York…
Mallowmore From Bouchon Bakery
When I spotted the MallowMore ($3.95) in the display case at Bouchon Bakery I got pretty excited. It resembled a popular cookie we have in New Zealand called a MallowPuff, which has been a favorite of mine since childhood. The MallowPuff doesn’t use graham crackers (they don’t exist in New Zealand) but the concept is…
Fruity Desserts and Drinks at Mango Mango
Mango Mango is a small drink and dessert place in Chinatown that has grown very popular, and with good reason. The fruit is fresh and juicy and their concoctions taste so good you’ll be thinking about it long after it’s finished. One of their specialties is the mango pancake. A thin crepe surrounds the mango…
Saint Patrick’s Day Treats at Baked
Roll out the green colored treats for St Patrick’s Day! I visited Red Hook, Brooklyn in the weekend, where the bakery ‘Baked’ is situated. The bright green of the Tri-Color slice immediately caught my eye. Like a cake, but in slice form, the cake is almond flavored with apricot preserves between the layers and topped…
Authentic Hummus from Hummus Place
Last Friday my friend and I had a very enjoyable meal at Hummus Place in the West Village. For an appetizer we ordered the stuffed grape leaves ($4.50), which were served warm with a mint yogurt sauce. For my main I ordered the Hummus Place Platter ($13) which comes with either white or whole wheat…
Hamantaschen at Breads Bakery
This was my first time ever trying Hamantaschen. In fact, when my boyfriend came by the office with these treats, I had no idea what they were. After a little research I discovered that they are a Jewish cookie, which are only around for a few weeks of the year for the Jewish holiday Purim…
Healthier Dessert Options From Beautiful Memory Desserts
Beautiful Memory Desserts, located in the New World Mall in Flushing, Queens, offers Hong Kong desserts that won’t leave you feeling guilty. Made fresh when you order, the desserts range from fruity to milky or both. I went with the Mixed Fruit with Coconut Sago ($7.25). A bit on the pricey side but considering we…
Raspberry & Almond Croissant From Bouchon Bakery
I have eaten a lot of croissants in my life (I went through a stage of having one every morning for breakfast with Nutella), but the Raspberry & Almond croissant from Bouchon Bakery tops the list as my favorite. Let’s start with the pastry itself. While some croissants can be too dry, this one has…
Breezy Hill Orchard’s Apple Cider Doughnuts
Breezy Hill Orchard, located in the Hudson Valley, has been growing fruit since 1949 and is one of the founders of the Union Square Greenmarket. As well as fruit, they also sell a range of baked goods including pies and apple cider doughnuts. These doughnuts are excellent for two reasons: 1: you can pick up…