Category Archives: Craving Sweets
Cafe Orlin…then Peels for dessert
Today Sonia and I had an impromptu brunch at Cafe Orlin, a bustling, straight-forward, American/Middle-Eastern East Village restaurant that never fails to form a line of hungry patrons outside its door. Surprisingly, though, at around 12pm today we were seated … Continue reading
Filed under American, Brunch, Craving Sweets, East Village, Erin A La Mode, Erin's Favorites, Middle Eastern
One Lucky Duck: Tiramisu and Chocolate Tarte
Every now and then I use my teammate’s mutual sweet tooth as an excuse to take a field trip downstairs to peruse Chelsea Market’s glorious assortment of treats. While this habit would normally be hazardous to our health and productivity, … Continue reading
Filed under Craving Sweets, Erin A La Mode
Oreo Cookies at One Lucky Duck
There’s quite a split between those who hate the raw food vegan trend and those who live by it, but I’m somewhere in the middle. I could never, ever be a vegan (cheese). That said, I actually love some of … Continue reading
Filed under Chelsea, Craving Sweets, Erin A La Mode
The Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Truck
One winter’s night my freshman year at UC Davis I became crippled by some of the most severe stomach pains I can remember. Curled up on my bed in a ball, I called on my friend Polly to help the … Continue reading
Filed under Craving Sweets, Meatpacking
Fat Witch Bakery
I pass Fat Witch Bakery on a daily basis as it’s housed in Chelsea Market, home to the Google office where I work. I remember being so naive as a New York newcomer two years ago, assuming that Fat Witch … Continue reading
Filed under Chelsea, Craving Sweets, Erin A La Mode
Snacks at Eataly
This weekend I walked in the blistering cold to Eataly, Mario Batali’s Italian grocery store that attracts thousands of New Yorkers and tourists alike each week. I’ve visited almost every other week since it has opened, and this weekend seemed … Continue reading
Filed under Craving Sweets, Erin A La Mode, Gramercy, Italian
Sarabeth’s Bakery
Walking through Chelsea Market I couldn’t help but drool over the variety of Christmas themed goodies beautifully displayed in each shop window. Between Amy’s Bread’s holiday cookies, Eleni’s carefully frosted santa clause cupcakes, Jacques Torres’ milk chocolate lolly pops, and … Continue reading
Filed under Chelsea, Craving Sweets, Erin A La Mode
Rubyzaar Cookies
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is the many eccentric Christmas markets that pop up around the city. Though these markets are generally filled with over-priced crafts and useless trinkets, there are a few eclectic jewelry stands … Continue reading
Filed under Craving Sweets, Erin A La Mode, Union Square
Lulu Cake Boutique
You don’t have to be my friend to know how much I love bakeries. The world would be a better place with more bakeries. I was so thrilled to discover that a new cake shop called Lulu’s opened up just … Continue reading
Filed under Chelsea, Craving Sweets, Erin A La Mode
