My New Book—Ice Cream: A Global History

The Best Rugelach and Croisaants: Two New Bakery/Cafes Open on the Upper East Side

Two new bakery/cafes have opened in the last several months on the Upper East Side. Le Moulin a Cafe, a French spot on York Avenue between 76th and 77th streets, serves up some of the best croissants I’ve eaten in the city. Plenty specializes in homey desserts like rugelach and crumb cake, along with cakes [...]

November 7th, 2011 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Category: Bakeries, Desserts | Leave a comment

New York Outdoor Dining Blooms on Upper West Side

Finally, this past weekend, summer arrived! So that means it’s time to scout out some outdoor dining options on the Upper West Side.
This is the time of year when the Upper West Side shines. The neighborhood brims with outdoor cafes, hidden gardens and other warm weather dining spots.
Later this week, I’ll list some outdoor eateries [...]

May 26th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Restaurants | One comment