After this long and arduous winter, we've finally had a few ice cream-worthy days. (Not that I have any problem eating ice cream in the cold. But you know what I'm saying, eaters.) In honor of the spring we have waited for so long, here are ten of my favorite frozen treats—from granitas and gelato to coffee malts and killer soft-serve. More

The Coconut Marshmallow Logs from ChikaLicious have been replaced with something even better. More

[Photographs: Kathy YL Chan] It's not very often that the $14 prix fixe menu at ChikaLicious changes, but when it does, you can be guaranteed that the new items will be great. An amuse, main dish of your picking,... More

We know, we know—it's been years since cupcakes first hit New York. And Serious Eats is not the sort of blog that breathlessly covers every new cupcakery in the city. But at some point, we came to the realization that, when asked where sold the best cupcakes in New York City, we didn't have an answer. And that just wouldn't do. So we tracked down New York's best. More

[Photo: Kathy YL Chan] Back in April, we mentioned the Chocolate Iced Sorbet Macaron ($2.50); and yes, it's perfect for a midday bite while strolling in the East Village. But as awesome that macaron is, we suggest you pass... More

[Photo: Kathy YL Chan] A recent stop at ChikaLicious Dessert Club called to attention two relatively new desserts. First up, a Chocolate Sorbet Iced Macaron ($2.50): a mini-ice cream sandwich in which housemade dark chocolate sorbet is sandwiched between... More

A set of three cakes recently made way on the menu at ChikaLicious in the East Village—Strawberry Shortcake, Green Tea & Grand Marnier, and Valhrona Chocolate Cake. When asked for a recommendation, the owner pointed us in the direction... More

Born and bred in Honolulu, Hawai'i, I was so excited to see that ChikaLicious had rolled out a line of shave ice for summer desserts. Shave ice is a daily staple in Hawai'i, whether as a post-beach, post-school, or... More