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Once again Magnolia Bakery in my five blocks outshines the competition with creative and fun Easter-themed cupcakes. Each is unique and decorated with colorful sprinkles, eggs, bunnies and more. Don’t miss out on making them part of your Easter celebration. … Continue reading →

Vive la Crepe! has opened its fourth location in a tiny space between 68th and 69th streets on Columbus Ave. It’s a quaint setting with a few high stools and tables inside and a some tables outside as well — … Continue reading →

I have had the pleasure of getting to know Steve Guttenberg, since we live in the same building on the upper west side. You may know the actor from among other things the “Three Men and a Baby” movie franchise, … Continue reading →

The Time Warner Center is dressed and ready for the holidays! Glass snowflakes that change colors hang from the ceiling, the trees outside are lined with lights and the stores are filled with holiday-themed windows. The whole atmosphere is very … Continue reading →

Magnolia Bakery is featuring several specialty cupcakes, all with meringue in the icing. The first is the Flourless Chocolate Cupcake with Vanilla Bean Meringue Buttercream frosting. What a unique and delicious combination. You can see the actual vanilla beans in … Continue reading →

Gracious Home on West 67th street between Broadway and Columbus has added a L’Epicerie and Espresso Bar to the street level entrance area. You will find high-end espresso/coffee makers, cookbooks, pastas, an array of olive oils, mustards and syrups, and … Continue reading →

The Fall season has arrived at Magnolia Bakery on Columbus Avenue at 69th street. Not only will you find a host of new Pumpkin and Fall-oriented desserts, but the bakery is decorated with fresh-cut flowers to match. Among the many … Continue reading →

Regis Philbin may live in my five blocks, but he is leaving “LIVE! With Regis and Kelly” on November 18, 2011. WABC-TV Channel 7 is promoting Regis’ final celebration season now thru November 18 via the “ticker” above the beautiful, … Continue reading →

NYC has been enjoying a wonderful Indian summer the last few days. Over the weekend, Central Park was mobbed and people were out and about walking in my five blocks. Another great place to enjoy a beautiful day is the … Continue reading →

Just across Central Park from my five blocks, Magnolia Bakery has opened in Bloomingdale’s. The entrance is on 3rd Avenue, between 59th and 60th. For the month of October, this location is also supporting Breast Cancer research with the Pink … Continue reading →