At Otto there's always one dessert on the menu that isn't primarily gelato-based (though there will always be a gelato or sorbet component!). I dropped in over the weekend and was delighted to find Spiced Caramel Panna Cotta ($8) as one of the current fall offerings. More

[Photo: Kathy Chan] My friend Celia of Cravings introduced me to this Double Sesame Panna Cotta ($3). The panna cotta is made by Oro Bakery down in Soho and sold exclusively to Num Pang. Black sesame sprinkled across the... More

[Photo: Kathy Chan] At Aroma Kitchen & Winebar on East 4th Street, the cinnamon raisin bread pudding with stracciatella gelato is killer. And so is the gianduja panna cotta, pictured above, accompanied by housemade nocciola gelato. The panna cotta—simple... More

Schnitzel is probably as fun to say as it is to eat. And how often do you really get a schnitzel-eating opportunity? [Twitter update: they are shooting to be in Union Square by noon today.] Oleg Voss and his... More