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wedding cake on a budget

Second Momofuku

Apr 16, 2013
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New York Trip Reviewed

Great report - thanks!

Apr 16, 2013
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Best Chinese Food Midtown East

Cafe China
Lan Sheng

Apr 16, 2013
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Where to buy soft candies such as fruit jellies, turkish delights, etc?

Their pate de fruits are fantastic - I prefer them to La Maison.

Apr 15, 2013
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Gourmet fruit jelly candies in NYC?

La Bergamote has fabulous pate de fruits!

Apr 15, 2013
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Bakery suggestions for NYC trip?

Good call on the Cinnamon Snail. Their creme brulee donuts are, truly, out of this world.
Also:
Duane Park Patisserie - petit fours
City Cakes - cookies (thick and moist, comparable to Levain)
William Greenberg Desserts - black & white cookies

Apr 15, 2013
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Best laid back place for Tiki Drinks in Manhattan.

Agree 100%

Apr 15, 2013
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Pop-Pan crackers?

Thanks, so good to know. I've never seen them in Chinatown, but I will look harder! The curry flavor sounds awesome - will try!

Dec 06, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Pop-Pan crackers?

Thanks! I will look.

Dec 05, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Pop-Pan crackers?

They're the best things since sliced bread. Seriously. Do you mind asking that guy where he got them?

Dec 05, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Grown Up Bar Near Beauty and Essex?

Not sure you'll find anything *TOO QUIET* in that area, but I really, really enjoyed my night at PKNY: http://www.pk-ny.com/
Are you looking for the immediate vicinity?

Dec 04, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Looking for something very NY centric to send to co-workers in other states. Ideas?

William Greenberg Desserts makes the best 'black and white' cookies in the city, IMO. You can order them here: http://wmgreenbergdesserts.com/STORE/...

Dec 04, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Pop-Pan crackers?

Just returned from Hong Kong and have nearly ran out of my supply of Pop-Pan (spring onion) crackers. I have yet to see them ANYWHERE here. Does anyone know where/if they're available for purchase in the area? TIA.

Dec 04, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Sweet Sixteen Venue

Glad to hear it worked out well, Deb! Thanks for reporting back.

Dec 04, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Favorite cookie?

Seriously. They're worth every damn calorie! : )

Nov 16, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Favorite cookie?

They are! You need to reach her via email, and she takes orders - and hand delivers! They're seriously TO DIE FOR: liz@gothamista.com.

Nov 16, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Favorite cookie?

I have to order mine. "The Gothamista" makes the most incredible chocolate chip/salted caramel cookie that I've ever tasted. It's ridiculous.
http://gothamista.com/cookies/

Nov 15, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

OK: family friendly, very good food, good beer list

Burger & Barrel

Nov 15, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Guy Fieri in Times Square..NYTimes review

Agreed. Agreed. Agreed.
FYI: Fieri just fired back - http://bites.today.com/_news/2012/11/...

Nov 15, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Guy Fieri in Times Square..NYTimes review

Another great point, cresyd...

Nov 15, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Guy Fieri in Times Square..NYTimes review

Totally agree re "...Most people just want to fuel up and spend an hour in some kitschy place in Times Square, they want to eat in touristy areas because they feel in their element with other tourists and don't want to stray to far off the beaten path. They are familiar with the DDD brand and that makes all the difference, Food Network defintiely found a marketing "star" in Guy."

Nov 14, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

nice vegetarian meal in december

Good to know! Thx again...

Nov 14, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Dark Romantic Anniversary Spot - Needed

The Place

Nov 14, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

nice vegetarian meal in december

Cool, didn't know about this location. Is it new?

Nov 14, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

nice vegetarian meal in december

Candle 79 is always a treat, even for a meat-loving fool like myself.
I would also consider some of the vegetarian Indian options, such as Saravanaa Bhavan.

Nov 14, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Guy Fieri in Times Square..NYTimes review

EXACTLY, EXACTLY what I was just about to say. Like, seriously, WTF did this guy expect going in there? I mean, come on. The Times just wasted their...and our...time.

Nov 14, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Pizza near Radio City Music Hall

Angelo's

Nov 14, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Flatiron--Seeking candlelit, quiet, obscure restaurant

Right? Popcorn was the only item I recall...

Nov 14, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Flatiron--Seeking candlelit, quiet, obscure restaurant

I would suggest that, too, however, it can be really loud/crowded.

Nov 14, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan

Flatiron--Seeking candlelit, quiet, obscure restaurant

Does Raines swerve food?

Nov 14, 2012
LeahBaila in Manhattan