Economy Candy, a Lower East Side classic, is a kind of oasis in the middle of a rather dingy area otherwise populated with bars, bodegas, and vintage-clothing stores. Filled to the brim with nostalgic favorites as well as more refined choices from Scharffenberger and Perugina, there is truly something (lots of somethings, actually) for [...]
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Category Archives: Foodstuffs
Haut Chocolat: Caramel-Drenched Marshmallows and Bacon-Chocolate at Vosges
Comfort food being served in fine-dining establishments in the city is so prevalent, it has surpassed “trend” status; it is no surprise, then, that we are seeing similar ideas expressed in prepared foods and gourmet boutiques.
At Vosges, the upscale chocolatier in SoHo, traditional truffles and bonbons are displayed alongside that pillowy childhood favorite, the marshmallow–in this case taken over [...]
Yogurt Discovery: Siggi’s Skyr
Yogurt is a major part of my diet (perhaps my inner French girl asserting herself). As such, I’m always shopping with one eye on the dairy case, looking out for something Greek and/or new. Not typically a fan of sweet or flavored varieties, my perennial favorite has been Kesso Greek yogurt.
Now, however, there [...]
In Season: Pomegranates
The appearance of pomegranates in grocery stores and produce stalls signals, for me, the beginning of autumn. Following an extended Indian summer, the first cool weekend of the fall seemed to mandate a pomegranate purchase. Its interior, studded with brilliant, jewel-like seeds, oozes festivity, making it the perfect food for transitioning into the [...]
Massive Tub of Nutella, and Other Oddities at Chelsea Market
I had my first Chelsea Market experience last weekend, and it revealed a trove of curiousities. I had been to the building before, but only for the fantastic brunch at the Nicole Fahri restaurant, 202, housed in her boutique. Venture a bit further, and you will find a goldmine of shops, from a brownies-only bakery [...]
Vanilla Shortage in NYC
A couple of weeks ago, I went by Sur La Table to restock on Kell’s vanilla extract. Much to my chagrin, they were out of stock, and unsure when more would arrive. Being that this is the only vanilla I like to use, I (feverishly) did some research. Sur La Table, the [...]
