When summer temperatures cool off and fall begins to settle, pumpkin desserts shoot to the top of my agenda. Whether it appears in cookies, cheesecakes, pudding, gelato, or pie, pumpkin is one of the finest of the fall flavors. Below,... More
Over on East 12th Street is Ciao for Now--coffee shop, meets lunch spot, meets after school hangout for parents and their elementary school children. It's breezy, laid back (though ridiculously efficient), and everything comes with a smile. The food... More
The little square muffins at Ciao for Now in the East Village are the perfect size for an afternoon nibble or light morning breakfast. This golden pineapple muffin is great, though I might love the polenta muffin with lemon-lavender... More
Editor's note: Every afternoon we like to post a short Sugar Rush to end your day. Think of it as the dessert to your daily blog reading. Plus, as an added bonus, every day between now and Halloween these Sugar... More
