The Summer’s Best Sweets
As tempting as it may be, you probably shouldn’t eat ice cream every day of the summer. And not for health or diet reasons mind you, but because it would be a shame not to miss out on other (non-frozen) and equally delicious seasonal sweets — from the “Comfort” with roasted apricots and pistachio mousseline at Gabriel Kreuther, to the Cherry Kuchen at Virginia’s & the expanded menu of ice cream cakes at Parm…
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New York’s Most Outrageously Delicious Ice Cream
Ice cream is summer’s number one dessert by far, but goodness knows, not all scoops are created equal. So in order to avoid eventual Mr. Softee fatigue, check out our list of the very best frozen treats in town, from Filipino shaved ice at Pig and Khao to ice cream “flights” at MilkMade and burrata-flavored soft serve at Dominique Ansel Kitchen.
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Inside Dominique Ansel Kitchen
Ever since opening his very first bakery, Dominique Ansel has been a food news fixture. After all, it’s of utmost importance to stay abreast of the latest flavor of Cronut — or even more noteworthy — the pastry master’s newest, groundbreaking creations, from Magic Soufflés to Frozen S’mores to Milk and Cookie Shots. But the sugar wizard’s latest venture is his most exciting yet; a second, West Village outpost, called Dominique Ansel Kitchen…
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Guide to the Best Easter & Passover Sweets
On the surface, it might not seem like Easter and Passover have a whole lot in common. But one thing the two celebrations definitely share? Their association with delicious (and primarily chocolate-covered) treats. So from candy eggs and sugar-dusted marshmallows, to cocoa-coated jelly rings and dense, flourless cakes, here’s where to stock up on sweets this holiday season!
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New York’s Top Pastry Chefs of 2014
There are certain culinary professionals that still seem to spend the better part of their career in the shadows; whom, for whatever reason, have yet to gain the same widespread respect as their savory compadres. That’s why we’re spotlighting New York pastry chefs, who’ve made ordering dessert not just an option, but a necessity in 2014. From Alexander Zecena, a young unknown with a true flair for spices at White Street, to Pam Yung, the other half of the inventive, talented team behind Brooklyn’s Semilla…
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Our Favorite Pies for Thanksgiving
Pie is as much of a Thanksgiving prerequisite as turkey & cranberry sauce. But there’s really no need to fiddle with fillings and crusts yourself, when New York is home to so many unbelievable bakeries. So place your orders now for the rustic Salted Caramel Apple Pie at Four and Twenty Blackbirds in Brooklyn, or the extravagant, Brown Sugar Whipped Cream-topped Pecan Pie at Thomas Keller’s Bouchon…
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Our Favorite Fall Desserts
Fine, we’re past ice cream season, but there’s a lot to love about autumn-inspired desserts. Heady, aromatic spices, juicy fruits and even buttery gourds & squash lend themselves to all manner of comforting sweets, from the Apple & Concord Grape Crostata at Andrew Carmellini’s Locanda Verde to the Pear Mascarpone Sundae (who says you can’t still enjoy ice cream!) at Marco Canora’s Hearth…
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The Most Delectable Summer Sweets
Ice cream is undoubtedly the most popular sweet come summer, but it would be a shame to skip over the dessert menu the next time you go out to eat. Because many of New York’s top pastry chefs are turning out composed treats, that are every bit as appealingly seasonal as popsicles, cups and cones, like the Sweet Pea Cake at Del Posto and the Peaches on Toast at Prune…
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Macaron Day: New York’s Best Macarons
Spring officially arrives today, March 20th. (It does seem warmer, so we can thank god for that!) And what better way to celebrate the start of the new season than with a citywide macaron crawl? After all, it is Macaron Day. Whether you’ve never tasted a macaron in your life or are a devotee of the colorful, round meringue-based treats, now is your chance to try some of the very best macarons New York has to offer. All you need to do is show up at one of the 15 bakeries, offering free samples of their pastel pastries throughout the day and claim your macaron…
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Dessert Spotting: Emily’s Terrific S’more Calzone
There aren’t too many new trails left to blaze in New York when it comes to pizza. We have legendary, old-school pizzaiolos turning out exemplary, Neapolitan-style rounds and perfect, pillowy Sicilian squares, grungy, corner parlors offering sloppy and satisfying $2 slices, and everything in between. So what’s a newcomer to our incomparable, expansive pizza scene do to stand out?
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New York’s Tastiest Apple Desserts
One of America’s favorite desserts is undoubtedly Apple Pie: It’s traditional, comforting, and well, very American. But there’s a lot more to apples than just deep-dish double crusts. From the Apple Cheesecake at Blue Hill to the Honeycrisp-layered Mille-Feuille at The Elm in Brooklyn, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite apple desserts, boasting the delicious versatility of the beloved fall fruit!
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The Sweetest Savory Desserts
Let’s face it: No matter whether you’re stuffed or trying to adhere to a diet, it doesn’t take much arm-twisting to convince you to order dessert. But sometimes, a super-sweet treat after a decadent dinner is more than our stomachs can handle. That’s why we’re excited to see more and more savory ingredients popping up on restaurant dessert menus, and we’re not talking about your average Apple Pie with cheddar cheese or cream cheese-frosted Carrot Cake. From the Beet Red Velvet Cake at Dovetail to the Chorizo Ice Cream at Oddfellows…
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The Coolest Popsicles in New York
The sweltering summer heat has everyone craving some sort of frozen treats. (I don’t know about you, but it’s pretty much all we’re thinking about.) Remember how excited you used to get about The Good Humor Man’s Strawberry Shortcake Pops and Chocolate-Dipped Vanilla Ice Cream Pops? Well, that’s child’s play compared to the new wave of frozen sweets, made with everything from fresh herbs to seasonal fruits and artisanal ice creams. Lest we forget our favorite, alcohol-spiked popsicles – a cocktail & dessert in one!
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Four and Twenty Blackbirds’ Apple Rose Pie
Four and Twenty Blackbirds is a favorite among curious customers who aren’t afraid to try something new. The menu changes daily, allowing for ample experimentation in the kitchen from Melissa and Emily Elsen, a team of sisters. With only one oven in a small rustic looking pie shop, Melissa and Emily pump out each pie by hand every day for one customer at a time.
Read MorePies ‘N’ Thighs Concord Grape Pie
Pies n Thighs’ fried chicken is so good you might forget that they are also all about pies. You can purchase the Apple, Banana Cream, Key Lime, Choco Peanut Butter Crunch, Sour Cherry, and Smores Pies whole or by the slice.
Read MoreFirst Prize Pies’ Apple Cider Cream Pie
Ever since Allison Kave won the 1st Annual Brooklyn Pie-Off back in 2009, her pies have been getting tons of attention from New Yorkers. It’s not just the quality of the pies that makes us love this place, but the innovative offerings on their menu. Kave dreams up everything from Greek Honey pie, with a consistency somewhere between custard and cheesecake, to Mexican Chocolate Cream pie dusted with a kick of cayenne and chile, and Apple Brandy. Even her apple pies are different, like Apple Brandy or Apple Cheddar. Still, there’s something about her Sweet Potato Pie that soothes our comfort food cravings like nothing else. It’s the combination of luscious sweet potato, maple syrup, molasses and rum. Though they don’t have a shop yet, you can pick up orders from Roni-Sue’s Chocolates on the Lower East...
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Momofuku Milk Bar’s Crack Pie
Momofuku Milk Bar Pastry Chef Christina Tosi’s Crack Pie is the ultimate holy grail of pies. Many have tried to replicate this pie (especially now that Milk Bar has a cookbook out) to no avail. Why is it called the Crack Pie? Well, it’s so good that it’s the only fitting description is that it’s “as good as crack.”
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Hill Country Chicken’s Maker’s Mark Bourbon Pecan Pie
Made with fresh pecans, brown sugar and Maker’s Mark whiskey, this pie adds something sweet (with a boozy kick) to enjoy with their amazing fried chicken and biscuits.
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Westville’s Pumpkin Pie A la Mode
Since Apple Pie is the pie to which all others are compared, it’s difficult to say which version is the absolute best. We’re always looking for that one slice of apple pie where the apples aren’t too limp or too crisp. We’ve found what may be the perfect, simple apple pie at Westville.
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Bubby’s Sour Cherry Pie
Stuffed to the brim with four pounds of sour Michigan cherries and flavored with a hint of almond and lemon, just thinking about a slice of this could bring a smile to anyone’s face, but particularly to those cherry pie connoisseurs.
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