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Hiroko's Place

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 02:38:14 +0100

As an adventurous dessert eater and lover of Green Tea Ice Cream, Hiroko's Place did not let me down. They are known as a Japanese cafe, serving comfort food. What many may not know is that their parfait aka sundae is quite tasty and very fresh and dare I say it better than an American Sundae. This is mostly because the Parfait at Hiroko's place has lots of fresh fruit. Sure, its served in a traditional parfait glass, but it stops there. Instead of lots of fudge and whipped cream you are blessed with layers of fruit and ice cream. The bottom of the glass is like finding the toy in a box of cracker jacks. If you dig fast enough, you'll find some deliciously crunchy corn flakes. Corn flakes, fruit and ice cream... who knew it was a match made in dessert heaven.
http://bit.ly/hirokosplace

Grandaisy Bakery

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:28:25 +0100

Behind the mysterious glass blocks lives a little slice of baked goodness. For some reason it is not listed on their website. It is almond; soft, sweet and dense. It resembles an almond pound cake, may even weigh a pound. However, it is quite light tasting. Grandaisy Bakery is known for their bread to many, but their desserts are something you'll be talking about.
bit.ly/grandaisysoho

Little Cupcake Bake Shop

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 17:53:42 +0100

Okay ladies and gents the Little Cupcake Bake Shop in Soho is something of a gem. At any one given time there are over 12 different cakes to choose from and they're fresh. How they manage to do this is beyond me!? The gem is not just the amount of cakes, but the variety. For example, they have a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich cake and yes it tastes like the sandwich on white bread! Ah YUM! With variety on the mind, their cakes are just like grandma used to make. Not mine, but someone else's. Really, the cakes are simple and served with a cold glass of milk it makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside your tummy. This is a great spot to get a birthday cake for someone in your office.
http://bit.ly/littlecupcake

Baked By Melissa

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:29:34 +0100

The women in my office think they are cute and make great gifts. They are mini and interestingly there is always a line.
http://bit.ly/g7cD5O+

Harney and Sons Fine Teas

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 03:21:28 +0100

Harney and Sons Teas is not exactly the first place you'd think to find some great sweets, but they're there! Perhaps you've heard of Green Tea ice cream, perhaps you haven't. It exists and at Harney they also make Earl Grey and Chai ice cream. It's too bad they don't serve it in pints. If ice cream doesn't tickle your fancy then maybe a nice rich chocolate brownie will! After you inhale the brownie, you'll forget it was gluten free. They special order them from tu-lu's gluten-free bakery.
http://bit.ly/harneyandsons

Papabubble

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:24:37 +0100

WOW! PapaBubble should have air vents leading to the streets so you can smell the fresh candy inside. If you are lucky enough you can walk in while they are actually making the candy. The air is filled with cinnamon and sugar, like a candy cane substituted our oxygen supply. At PapaBubble Caramels Artesans you can special order candy to your liking and color. Imagine have 10 lbs of candy specially designed just for you. I am hearing wedding gifts or corporate events here people. They always have samples for you to try, but don't be greedy.
http://bit.ly/hOlU6T

Rice To Riches

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:54:17 +0100

Rice To Riches has more rice pudding than most of us have seen or will ever see in our lives. If you like rice pudding then you'll LOVE Rice To Riches. If you have never had rice pudding, stop in and try some.
bit.ly/rice2riches

Once Upon a Tart

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 03:17:48 +0100

Once Upon a Time there was a young man who walked past a bakery unlike no other. He walked past and said to himself, "Self, you will go back to that bakery soon." Well, time has passed and the young man, who is not so young anymore finally went to the bakery. He has since coined them Wonderland of Tarts. He learned an important lesson. Once Upon a Tart has the most delicious tarts, a Chocolate Pear Tart to be exact. Do not be like this young man, learn from his lesson and never pass Once Upon a Tart without stepping inside and purchasing one of their sweet tarts.
http://bit.ly/ePdWPN

Eileen Special Cheesecake

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:59:34 +0100

Cheesecake is special, Eileen makes cheesecake more special. How? Well you know when you are craving good cheesecake, but eating a whole one is not something you can do? Let's face it we aren't the Golden Girls. Eileen's Special Cheesecake has personal sized cheesecake, cheesecake for one if you like. They are perfect for an afternoon snack, when you are feeling a little blue, perhaps a breakup or maybe the recent fair increase the NYC MTA will soon charge has gotten you down. Whenever you need a little something-something, a rich, creamy and delicious cheesecake can solve your issues; at least for the next 15 min.
http://bit.ly/a5qYJj

Balthazar Bakery

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:16:23 +0100

Balthazar Restaurant and their Bakery share the same address, the entrance to the bakery is just west of the restaurant. Many flock to the bakery for their fresh sweets and croissants. In fact, their croissants are so good they make them for second party retail locations. Why? Because their croissants are one of the better croissants in the city.

http://bit.ly/bCACk0