Posts tagged Dessert
For four generations, the Ferrara family has been delighting Little Italy with its outstanding Italian/French desserts. Cannoli, stogliatella, gelati and more have been made right here since 1892. It’s our favorite place (although a bit touristy) to go for a cannoli and to gawk at the amazing wedding cakes on display.
Ferrara Bakery & Cafe
195 Grand Street, Soho/Nolita (Little Italy)
Quality Meats’ Ice Cream Cake Sundaes
Last summer, Quality Steaks transformed their charcuterie bar into a Willy Wonka-esque ice cream cake bar. Well, they’ve done it again and this year they’ve expanded the menu to include five different ice cream cakes, including one (the Monster Mash) from last year. The new options include a Strawberry Shortcake (with yuzu-yogurt icing), a Toasted Banana S’more, and a Chocolate Covered Grasshopper. (via Midtown Lunch)
Quality Meats
57 W 58th Street, Midtown West
In the Lab With the Ice Cream Makers
Would you like your regular, black or pelletized? The question is important to the makers of Dippin’ Dots, those super-cold beads of that are sold largely at ballparks and amusement parks and have become a staple of childhood summers. While the company still churns out its classic product, in child-friendly flavors like Bubble Gum, S’Mores and Cookies ’n Cream, it has also introduced what it calls an “edible” espresso that can be spooned up like a snack, blended with milk for a shake or melted in a mug in the microwave for a fast cup of coffee. (read more at NYT)
Deep Fried Kool-Aid
It’s become the hottest snack at state fairs around the country, and now, you can try this delicacy for yourself in the East Village. Yes, Deep Fried Kool-Aid has arrived in Manhattan. Cowgirl’s Baking are now making batches of the super-sweet treat - but hurry, it seems that they are selling out on a daily basis.
Cowgirl’s Baking
259 East 10th Street
New York's Top 10 Boozy Desserts
Happy Valentine’s Day! Still trying to figure out what to do tonight with that special someone? Maybe it’s as just as simple as having a boozy dessert at one of these restaurants, put together by Eater.com. We might have to splurge during lunchtime at The David Burke Townhouse, because if their Warm Drunken Donuts (pictured above) are anything like their Cheesecake Lollipop Tree, then we’ll definitely feel Cupid’s Arrow!
60¢ Cheesecake!
Junior’s original location on Flatbush Avenue is turning 60 on November 2nd! Come celebrate the birthday of this Brooklyn Icon with 60¢ slices of their world famous cheesecake (to-go orders only) or a free slice with your lunch or dinner entree! Or, purchase a Special Edition Anniversary Cake at all New York City locations for only $19.50.
Junior’s
386 Flatbush Avenue, Downtown Brooklyn
