by Brian | Jul 27, 2012 | News, Personal
That little girl has a problem. She is looking at the counter, that picture in the lower right, and she’s beginning to realize it could be a long day. Her brother, on the other hand, has clearly learned from his yoga classes. He is aware that the one baguette...
by Brian | Feb 5, 2012 | News
This is my last Super Bowl post for the year. I hope the better team wins, and I have my cookies ready to celebrate. These beauties are from Duane Park Patisserie at 179 Duane Street. It’s at the end of long triangular block, complete with iron-fenced park, that...
by Brian | Jan 28, 2012 | News
How are those two images related? They are both from Dominique Ansel Bakery, the wonderful sweet spot at 189 Spring...
by Brian | Dec 2, 2011 | Restaurant Reviews
New York is not Vienna, but the past few years have seen a pastry transformation in the city. First came the cakes with deep frosting [think Magnolia Bakery]. Then the cupcakes and the macaroon [or macarons depending on your spell checker]. There are stores aplenty...