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The self-serve yogurt craze has finally hit the Upper West Side, just a few blocks from my five blocks.  16 HANDLES opened at 325 Amsterdam Avenue (between 75th & 76th Street) and is the first of its kind in the … Continue reading →

I wrote about the Apple Cranberry Walnut muffin in my first post but have added a photo. Hot from the oven and loaded with fresh apples, it tastes even better than it looks. They usually sells out by 9am or … Continue reading →

Magnolia bakery on Columbus Ave at 69th st. has outdone itself in preparation for Valentine’s Day.   The store is beautifully decorated with pink curtains, hanging hearts, pink cupcakes and more.   I’ve attached photos but check it out in … Continue reading →

  The weather may be getting colder, but Le Pain Quotidien in Central Park is still open.  It is a perfect time to sit outside and watch the beauty of the leaves changing and falling in the park.   The … Continue reading →

I wrote about GROM Gelato in my September 14th post but wanted to add that the hot chocolate selection has arrived for the winter.   It resembles the “drinking chocolate” found typically in Europe.  There are three choices depending on … Continue reading →

Summer is nearly behind us, but the gelato craze is still in full force within my five blocks. Here’s the scoop on three of my favorites: GROM, 2165 Broadway at 76th st. According to the website, “GROM is a high … Continue reading →

Although the Apple, Cranberry, Walnut muffin is still my favorite, don’t miss out on the seasonal Peach muffins, which will be available on select days through October.  They are delicious – filled with chunks of fresh peaches and a sweet, … Continue reading →

One more comment about Mister Softee.  Out of the hundreds of Mister Softee trucks, I have only seen one that offers fat-free frozen yogurt.  And it just so happens that on the weekends, this truck camps out on the Northeast … Continue reading →

It’s summertime in NY, and while ice cream, sorbet and other frozen desserts are always hot sellers as the temperatures increase, there seems to be a particular onslaught of new variations this year.  Just in my five blocks alone, there … Continue reading →

The photos above detail the wine and beer offerings at aroma.  Happy Hour is 4-7pm when you can enjoy a bucket of 5 beers for $25.    On a timely note, I was there again today and the World Cup … Continue reading →