Macaron Palour-NYC

Hester Street Fair
Hester St & Essex St
New York, NY 10002

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I love Macarons! Love Love Love!  When I see macarons, I have to buy  them. So seeing this stand at the Hester Street Fair, I knew I had to get these sweet creations.  But everything in moderation! I had heard of Macaron Parlour and knew they  had  a Candied Bacon with Maple Cream macaron!! These aren't the coconut macarons you are probably used to. These are french macarons made with almond flour and have the consistency of lets say a meringue. Bacon in dessert is no longer cutting edge it has been over done a million times. Like most bacon dessert these macarons just tasted like maple syrup which I am not fond of. But with flavors like smores, red velvet, peanut butter cup, cookies and cream etc at least Macaron Parlour is doing something different with a french classic. These macarons are some of the best I have had and seen. So pretty so tasty. If you have never had a french macaron then make sure you try one. They are trending strong and they are here to stay.

Lulu Cake Boutique-NYC

Lulu Cake Boutique
112 8th Ave
New York, NY

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-Unique Eats

How would you like all of your childhood  favorites done in a more sophisticated gourmet way? We are talking  red velvet Twinkies, snowballs, hoho's, ring dings, ding dongs you name it!!! This place really blew me away. The snowballs and Twinkies are amazing. Red velvet white chocolate dipped Twinkies or chocolate chocolate how about lemon poppy? The snowballs are filled with coconut cream and rolled in coconut. Located in the heart of Chelsea I will definitely be back. So so moist so dense. These Twinkies are to die for...well worth the trip.

Peels-NYC

Peels
325 Bowery
New York, NY 10003

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Another trendy cafe in Manhattan? Peels only uses the best ingredients and has a crazy innovative pastry chef. I had the dulce de leche sea salt brownie and some chocolate chip coconut something brownie something. They are known for their 3 in 1 cream pie. Coconut, chocolate, and banana all in one crust! It was good but not great. They also serve regular food for lunch and dinner I guess. They are suppose to have crazy dessert but I guess I didn't have any. So I would say this is a place I don't see myself going back to.  To much other delishishness to waste going back here.

Helana Specialty Pierogies-NY

Helana Specialty Pierogies
RR 209
Kerhonkson, NY 12446


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You gotta find it to taste it. Be sure to find this hidden gem. The pierogies melt in your mouth and the kielbasa is delicious. Super secret spot that only a few people know about. Helana makes pierogies for restaurants and wholesales them but she will sell them out the back if you know. With 10 of more varieties and some seasonal pierogies the possibilities are endless. House made kielbasa and stuffed cabbage is sure to fill your polish fix. Sold by the dozen with some sourcream on the side. These are the greatest pierogies I have ever found. Simply amazing and so fresh. Turn at the giant gnome and you will find this secret spot. Its so worth the trip I promise.

Torrisi-NYC

Torrisi Italian Specialties
250 Mulberry St.
New York, NY 10012

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-Unique Eats
-No Reservations
-Meat Men
-The Mind of a Chef
-The Taste
 
Torrisi has taken NYC by storm. Bringing Italian American farm to table to the mainstream. Using only the most local and fresh ingredients, Torrisi has its own philosophy on cooking. A small cute Italian place just outside Little Italy. Torrisi  was named best turkey sandwich in NY by Serious Eats and being on No Reservations has propelled them into the spotlight. Deli by day and crazy trendy restaurant by night. They only offer a price fixed and you only get what they want to feed you no menu to choose from. Everyone says you are sure to be blown away. I was under whelmed by my turkey sandwich it was abit small and $10. I hear their dinners are culinary genius. House made mozzarella to order? Seriously? They make you a ball of fresh mozzarella from scratch to order Holy Crap!!!! They take all their reservations for the whole night at 5:30 so get inline.  The chicken parm is suppose to be amazing also. I wouldn't stop here for a sandwich again  but I would come for a crazy fresh amazing 10 course prefix dinner ($50). Check out the video

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Big Gay Ice Cream Shop-NYC

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
125 E 7th S
New York, NY









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-FoodOgraphy
-United Tastes of America
-Eat St.
-The Best Thing I Ever Ate
-Bizarre Foods
-No Reservations
-The Layover
-Unique Sweets
-United States of Bacon

-Ice Cream Nation

-Guilty Pleasures 

-The Chew

The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck has graduated to its new home on E 7th St in the village. The best foodie street in all of Manhattan. With even more flavors, toppings, and products this is an instant hit. Incredible combinations of flavors on soft serve ice cream. They also carry ice pops, whoopie pies, and coffee. This is the trendiest biggest thing to hit the food scene this year. Already fully endorsed by Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern expect a line out the door. I had'nt been to the truck in a year but the Salty Pimp tasted better then I remembered. Dulce de Leche and fluer de sel lined cone with soft serve vanilla injected with dulce de leche dipped in chocolate and more salt on top. Best ice cream I have ever put in my mouth
I swear. Pumpkin butter, lime curd, fig sauce, wasabi, curried coconut, olive oil, or carmelized bacon! The toppings are craaaaaaazy! Please go here now !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop opening ceremony and benediction from Kathleen McGivney on Vimeo.

Papaya King-NYC

Papaya King
179 E 86th St
New York, NY 10028






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-The Originals
-Unwrapped
-No Reservations
-The Layover
-A Cook's Tour

Who hasn't been to a Papaya King? A New York City staple and many foodies dirty little secret. Who would have thought fresh fruit drinks and greasy dogs go so good together. Pick up a recession special 2 dogs and a papaya drink for around $5. Since 1932 Papaya King has been squeezing fruit all over NY. Locations are all over but don't be confused with the fake Papaya Dog or Grays Papaya. Some consider Papaya King the best hot dog in the city. Definitely a quick good bite. A NY classic!!!