Lovers of gelato in New York have their share of haute ice cream shops with Ciao Bella, Il Laboratorio del Gelato and Grom. But, a new player in the frozen dessert market has taken the traditional Italian recipe and served it the American way. Newly launched in the West Village,…
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Looking for a place to rest your weary feet after a day of shopping at Bergdorf, Barney’s and Bendels? The London NYC, located on 54th Street, offers a proper English tea service from 3PM to 5:30PM daily that is the perfect end to a girls’ day out or for a…
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Gourmet frosty treats can now be made in a snap or at least in seven minutes flat. Zoku Quick Pop Maker, ($49.95, exclusive to Williams Sonoma) the latest invention in popsicle making, features three non-stick aluminum molds in a base sealed with a propriety solution that ensures rapid and uniform…
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Manly men with a penchant for little desserts now have a bakery to call their own. Butch Bakery offers a selection of cupcakes that are geared towards the “masculine aesthetic,” including 12 unique (if not unusual) flavors such as Beer Run (chocolate beer cake with beer infused buttercream and crushed…
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Following the white rabbit might mean giving into temptation but with all of the delectable treats at Vosges Haut Chocolat, how could anyone resist? For Spring holidays the gourmet chocolate brand introduces adorable flop-eared chocolate bunnies in various flavors including Amalfi ($12) made of white chocolate with lemon zest and pink peppercorns…
While the quest for the red owl may sound like an underground secret society, the bird in question is part of the quirky logo on Hitachino Nest Beer from Japan. Since its launch in 2000, the award winning beer has caused a cult-like following in the United States with its…
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It may be surprising to know that some of the most delicious olive oil in the world comes from a 550 acre ranch in Northern California. McEvoy Ranch, located in the rolling hills just west of Petaluma, produces a Tuscan style extra virgin olive oil that is medium bodied with…
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St. Patrick’s Day is undoubtedly a lively celebration in New York City and brings back the time-honored tradition of the pub crawl. For the inside scoop, we turned to our friends at Contemporary Cocktails for their top pub picks. Known in the industry for developing cocktail menus for the most…
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It’s time to leave the crudité and cheese platters behind. Freshly baked appetizers that are still warm from your oven no longer require an army of sous chefs to pull off. A standby resource for the Lazy Hostess, The Perfect Bite Co offers gourmet frozen hors d’oeuvres prepared from scratch…
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Leave it to the French to come up with one of the most mouthwatering flavor pairings of all time – sweet caramel and salt. Petite Bouchée, an artisanal candy maker in Los Angeles, pays homage to salted caramels – the traditional treat from Brittany – by following French techniques of…
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From birthdays to bar mitzvahs, the name on everyone’s lips these days is Amy Atlas, a New York based “sweets stylist” who is creating quite a buzz with her signature dessert tables. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Amy has created a table filled with cakes and candy in shades…
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It’s a family affair. Since 1914, the Russ clan has been providing New Yorkers with smoked fish as well as other appetizers that have made them part of the city’s cultural heritage. Dropping into the Russ & Daughters landmark shop in the Lower East Side, which has been in the…
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