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 [...]

Cupcakes: Baked by Melissa Lands on the Upper West Side

Bake by Melissa opens on Upper West Side.

Milk Bar to Open on Upper West Side

Milk Bar is coming to the Upper West Side in September.

Take the Zabar’s Lobster Salad Poll!

Want to voice your opinion (or is it outrage?) at the Zabar’s lobster née crayfish salad scandal?
Here’s your chance. Go to the West Side Rag to vote for your favorite new name for this now-notorious seafood concoction.

Cupcakes: Baked By Melissa to Open on Upper West Side

Cupcakes by Melissa opens shop on the Upper West Side.