I can't get through the day unless I have a couple of slabs of good bread, toasted and smeared with cream cheese and jam, along with my morning coffee. For me, "good bread" has to be fresh, with a great aroma; I have a great appreciation of all the dense breads out there.
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We traveled all over New York City to find the best babka—to markets, delis, bakeries, and even the largest babka bakery in the country, located in Brooklyn. Check out our results.
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"Moist and slightly dense" cake, "vanilla-y"custard cream, and a "dark chocolate frosting." Available at Zaro's in Grand Central Terminal (across from Track 34.) Read all about it on Blondie and Brownie....
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You know those baked goods you see at every deli in New York, the ones either wrapped in plastic or in a small plastic bag? They're the ones with minimal, homespun packaging. I have spent years trying every one of...
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