When it comes to frozen desserts along Bleecker Street, L'Arte del Gelato is always the first choice, and justly so. Grom is a distant second, and I venture into Cones every once in a big while. Last weekend, I... More
After the Brooklyn Flea this weekend, I took a stroll around the nabe. In the mood for a refreshing nibble, I misread the "Jamaican Grapenut" flavor on the chalkboard menu at Bittersweet to be "grapefruit." Mini fiber-laden pellets aren't... More
Tomorrow (April 21) is Ben & Jerry’s annual Free Cone Day, celebrating thirty-one years of Chunky Monkey and Cherry Garcia. Stop by any of these Manhattan shops between noon and 8:00 p.m. for a free scoop: Ben & Jerry's on... More
Confirmed: The Googleplex in Chelsea still stocks It's-It ice cream sandwiches in a freezer near the salad bar. The institutionalized Bay Area dessert is, as far as I know, impossible to find for retail sale outside of the West... More
Grape sorbet from L'Arte del Gelato The colder the weather, the more reason one has to consume frozen treats—everything melts slower! West Village's beloved L'Arte del Gelato recently introduced three new flavors: grape sorbet, sesame gelato, and pomegranate sorbet.... More
I know I just complained about the burger at The Iron Horse in Westwood, New Jersey, earlier today, but I couldn't leave its reputation on such a low note without mentioning their brownie sundae. It's not like there's anything... More
Lula's Sweet Apothecary opened back in October, but aside from a mention in Super Vegan, this vegan dessert parlor has remained under the radar. Tucked away on 6th Street in the East Village, the shop was empty on chilly... More
The days of Indian Summer may be numbered, but that didn’t seem to phase Timmy O’Leary—the man behind Timmy O’s Frozen Custard. Visiting his two-month old store, which is practically around the corner from the Lemon Ice King of... More
Even though I don’t shop there often Phil-Am Food Market fascinates me. Maybe it’s because I feel there’s much more to learn about Filipino cuisine. Then again, maybe it’s because I’ve been trying to work up the nerve and... More
Reliable classics are always worth returning to, and the vanilla chocolate chip ice cream, from the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, is a prime example. Simple and to the point, a single scoop of creamy rich vanilla, liberally dotted with... More
