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
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
A couple of years ago Nora Ephron wrote a hilarious piece for the New York Times Op-Ed page about her search for cabbage strudel. I had a bit part in the story as the person who told her where... More
Dark and heavily studded with more walnut chunks than first glance would lead one to anticipate, Payard's flourless chocolate-walnut cookie satisfies many cravings. With a texture reminiscent of fudge, this sweet is a cross between cookie and meringue. But... More
You know that silly t-shirt, "Life is short, eat dessert first?" Well, Square Meal is a restaurant where the desserts were so good, you could eat them first, last, and in between, with no main course necessary. More
This American bakery on the Upper East Side might be best known for their deep and dark Brooklyn Blackout Cake, but the cheesecake, sold both by the slice and whole, is an unsung wonder. Though perhaps it is better... More
Nobody knows beef like an old-fashioned butcher. So it shouldn't come as a surprise that one of my favorite roast beef sandwiches is made by Schatzie's, in a postage stamp-sized butcher shop in Carnegie Hill More
After reading Nick's post on J.G.Melon last week, I quickly hustled my toosh over to the UES...need burger ASAP. Conclusion? The burger and cottage fries are delicious indeed, but don't pass up on a slice of Apple Sour Cream... More
Photograph by wEnDaLicious Vanilla profiteroles served with a side of warm butter sweet chocolate sauce. Wow. L'Absinthe 227 East 67th Street, New York, NY 10065 (nr. 3rd Avenue; map) 212-794-4950 labsinthe.com... More
Photograph by Robyn Lee Ed Levine did an Upper East Side treats run on Monday, and this was one of our favorites; the "Mocha Madness" cookie from Two Little Red Hens. The walnut studded dark chocolate batter gets spiked... More
