Exploring the streets of New York City is one of my favorite things to do. Looking for new discoveries or going to recommended ones, I never stop. This is not a traditional food blog. I don't focus on restaurant reviews, or cooking tips; but I find specific items that you absolutely must try. Whether it be a cranberry donut or the best cappuccino. The focus isn't on the usual, but the cheap, the best, and the hidden.
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Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Coffee is served on a silver tray. Let’s just start there. You’ll feel like you’re in a scene from Inglorious Basterds (it’s a good thing). The coffee comes from Julius Meinl in Vienna. Yea, like not Vienna New Jersey. Vienna as in Austria. Did I mention a little something called the Kaiser Melange ($5)? Oh, that’s just their fresh ground coffee with whipped cream. Maybe the BEST THING YOU’LL EVER HAVE. When your waiter is walking towards you with a Kaiser Melange on a silver platter, this may be the moment you realize you’re not in Starbucks anymore.. And in case you’re caught wondering, the Sabarsky Heiße Schokolad ($6.50), otherwise known as house made Viennese hot chocolate with whipped cream should also be ordered. It’s hard to go wrong with anything on this menu, but let me insist you order the Apfelstrudel ($8). Described on the menu as just apple strudel, but it’s really impossible to describe how far above amazing this is. It’s in the top 5 pastries I’ve ever had. Even the chocolate covered almonds ($3) are far beyond what you would expect. They’re not so much covered, as maybe dusted? Fabulous though. Just go here. Order. As Colonel Hans Landa would say, “Ah! Wait for the cream!”
A time warp to another place and time, found.
Tip: Go on a weekday. There’s usually a 15 minute wait on the weekend.
Tip: Make a day of it. Go to the Met, stroll or ride through the park, and end up at Cafe Sabarsky.
Cafe Sabarsky
Mon,Wed 9am-6pm
Thu-Sun 9am-9pm
(212) 288-0665
The best cupcakes in Manhattan. That won’t start a debate, but a fight. So this post is just one of the best cupcakes you can find in this amazing city. ChikaLicious Dessert Bar is known by many, but not known by even more. This tiny shop is fairly hidden, and if you aren’t specifically searching for it, probably won’t find it. The cupcakes are in a display case on the counter and they almost look fake; kind of like plastic. Make no mistake this will be one of the best cupcakes you will ever have. Go for the s’mores cupcake. Regular cupcakes like red velvet are $1.75, and premium-filled cupcakes like s’mores are $2.50.
Another one of the best, found.
Additional finds: The other cupcake flavors. The man behind the counter knows which ones are best if you ask him. I’ve heard the banana cupcake is amazing (via @multisync)
ChikaLicious Dessert Club
205 East 10th st.
(212) 995-9511
