If you’re a lover of peanut butter then get yourself down to Levain Bakery as soon as you can! Their dark chocolate peanut butter cookie ($4) is to die for; crammed with peanut butter chips and made with extra dark French cocoa. And just look at the size of this cookie. It’s definitely not for…
Sweet Treats
Peach Pistachio Tart from Epicerie Boulud
Peaches and pistachios: the perfect marriage. Epicerie Boulud’s Peach Pistachio tart ($7) combines tartness, a hint of sweetness and nuttiness, creating a delicious tart that will brighten any day. It looks just as good as it tastes. The pastry is puffed and buttery and the peaches are poached, with the pistachios adding their unique flavor,…
S’more Doughnuts at Macaron Parlour
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…
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…
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…