Blossom…Vegan can be soooo good!

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187 9th Ave. (between 21st and 22nd)
(212)627-1144
466 Columbus Ave.(between 82nd and 83rd)
(212)875-2600
1522 1st Ave.(between 79th and 80th)
(212)988-2221
www.blossomnyc.com

Whether you are Vegan or have no idea what Vegan food is, there is something for everyone at Blossom. I was having dinner there the other night, and was just blown away but one of their desserts.  Vegan food is made without any animal products, including dairy, which is huge in the dessert world. At first, Read More »

Posted by: beth | 02-24-2010 | 03:02 PM
Posted in: Chelsea | Desserts | Upper East Side | Upper West Side | Vegan | Comments (0)

Blondie and Brownie on the road!

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Ok, so as I am watching one of my favorite Food Network shows, The Best Thing I Ever Ate, I had a brilliant idea!  I am leaving on the Young Frankenstein National Tour on Sept 21st.  I will be touring all around the country with my show, but also looking for GREAT DESSERTS!  Brownie is going to Read More »

Posted by: amanda | 09-15-2009 | 09:09 PM
Posted in: Brownie and Blondie | Cake | Candies | Chocolates | Cookies | Cupcakes | Desserts | Frozen Yogurt | Ice Cream/Gelato | Pies | Puddings | Sweets On-The-Go | Vegan | Comments (0)

BabyCakes…Vegan and Gluten-Free!

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248 Broome St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 677-5047
www.babycakesnyc.com

On  an extremely rainy day (and NYC has had a lot of them lately), I had the pleasure of stopping in this adorable little bakery on Broome Street.  With the cute decor and fun music playing, I immediately forgot about the rain.  Now, I have to say I wasn’t excited about trying some vegan and gluten-free sweets, since I’ve not had many, if any, gluten-free foods.  I didn’t have my hopes high for amazing taste.  Wow, was I impressed!  Between my friend and I, we tried their Read More »

Posted by: beth | 06-05-2009 | 11:06 AM
Posted in: Cake | Cookies | Cupcakes | Desserts | East Village | Gluten-Free | Lower East Side | Sweets On-The-Go | Vegan | Comments (0)

Kyotofu NYC, a VEGAN LOVERS DREAM!

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The helpful employee hand placing the mochi on the ice cream!

Kyotofu
705 9th Ave
New York, NY 10036
www.kyotofu-nyc.com
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I can’t believe this bakery/restaurant has been on 9th ave for almost 3 years?!?!  How did I miss it?  On the bakery menu are some creative desserts all made with soy or tofu and ingredients that definitely Read More »

Posted by: amanda | 06-01-2009 | 11:06 PM
Posted in: Brownie and Blondie | Cake | Candies | Chocolates | Cookies | Cupcakes | Desserts | Ice Cream/Gelato | Midtown | Puddings | Restaurants with Great Desserts | Sweets On-The-Go | Vegan | Comments (0)

Aroma Espresso Bar

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Aroma Espresso Bar
www.aromacafeus.com
161W 72nd Street
New York, NY 10023
212-595-7700

145 Greene Street
New York, NY 10012
212-533-1094

Aroma Espresso Bar recently opened on the Upper West Side after the original outpost in SOHO.  Just what 72nd Steet needs, the espresso bar even has delicious sandwiches and breakfast all day!  I, of course, was interested in the Read More »

Posted by: amanda | 02-04-2009 | 12:02 AM
Posted in: Cookies | Desserts | Midtown | Restaurants with Great Desserts | Soho | Sweets On-The-Go | Upper West Side | Vegan | Comments (0)

Alice’s Tea Cup

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Alice’s Tea Cup

102 W. 73rd St. (at corner of Columbus Ave.)
(212) 799-3006

156 E. 64th St.
(212) 486-9200

220 E. 81st St.
(212) 734-4832

I must tell you, one of our favorite activities in the whole world is to go for afternoon tea! Whenever someone comes in town, we always introduce them to our favorite tea place, Alice’s Teacup. This adorable uptown gem (I have been to the E. 64st location but my constant is W. 73rd) serves the best Read More »

Posted by: beth | 08-14-2007 | 11:08 AM
Posted in: Cake | Desserts | Restaurants with Great Desserts | Upper East Side | Upper West Side | Vegan | Comments (0)