The Commons Chelsea

Posted on December 29, 2012 by chekmarkeats • 2 Comments

The Commons Chelsea. Location: Chelsea. 18th St. and 7th Ave. Scene: Cafe. Quick. Genuine.Food: Breakfast. Sandwiches. Artichoke Toast. Kale Salad. Grilled Cheese. Slow Roasted Pork Sandwich. Patries. Cookies. Chek Recs: Avocado Toast: Cumin, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Chili Flake and Smoked Salmon (1st pic) Turkey Sandwich: Roasted Turkey, Gravy, Stuffing with Cranberry and Apple Chutney … Continue reading »

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Bakery/Sweets / Big Groups Welcome / Brunch / East Village / Last Minute Res / No Wait Brunch

Calliope

Posted on December 3, 2012 by chekmarkeats • Leave a comment

Calliope. Location: East Village. 4th St. and 2nd Ave. Scene: Warm. Spacious. Trendy without a Brunch Crowd. Food: European Farmhouse. Smoked Fish. Oysters. Brioche and Creme Fraiche Custard Tart. Eggs Benedict. Hamburger. Chek Recs: Seasonal Fruit Scones with Clotted Cream and Jam (1st and 2nd pic) Omelette “Arnold Bennett” (3rd pic) Calliope opened at the beginning … Continue reading »

Bakery/Sweets / Favorites / Quick / West Village

Pasticceria Rocco

Posted on September 9, 2012 by chekmarkeats • 5 Comments

Pasticceria Rocco. Location: West Village. Bleecker and Carmine. Scene: Tourists. Locals. Foreigners. Italian Bakery. Food: Cannoli’s. Gelato. Cheesecakes. Pies. Cookies. Tarts. Tiramisu. Chek Recs: Peanut Butter Cheesecake: Topped with Peanut Butter and Reese’s Pieces (1st pic) Fruitta di Bosca: Tart shell filled with a light French cream and Wild Berry sauce topped with Mixed Berries (2nd … Continue reading »

Bakery/Sweets / Chelsea

Jacques Torres Chocolate

Posted on December 25, 2011 by chekmarkeats • 6 Comments

MERRY CHRISTMAKAH!!! Jacques Torres Chocolate. Location: Chelsea Market, Upper West Side, Dumbo. Treats: Truffles. Chocolate. Chocolate Chip Cookies. Hot Chocolate. Chek Recs: Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Peppermint Chocolate Gingerbread Man (above *seasonal) Jacques Torres is one of New York City’s most famous chocolatiers. The chocolate chip cookies are loaded with fine chocolate morsels that melt … Continue reading »

Bakery/Sweets / East Village

Jane’s Sweet Buns

Posted on December 7, 2011 by chekmarkeats • 3 Comments

Jane’s Sweet Buns. Location: East Village. St Marks and 1st Ave. Scene: Colorful. Bright. Food: Alcohol-infused Buns. Old Fashioned Bourbon Pecan Sticky Bun. Cranberry Buttercream Frosted Bun. Pumpkin Bun: Roasted Banana Cream Cheese Frosting (above). Jane’s Sweet Buns offers fluffy pastries inspired by cocktails. Yep, booze infused buns! Jane Danger, a cute redheaded bar tender … Continue reading »

Bakery/Sweets / West Village

Molly’s Cupcakes

Posted on November 23, 2011 by chekmarkeats • 1 Comment

Molly’s Cupcakes. Location: West Village. Bleecker and 6th Ave. Scene: Kid-Friendly. Modern. Seating Food: Cupcakes: Cookies-n-Cream, Reese’s, Peach Cobbler. Cookies. Truffles. Rice Krispie Treats. Coffee. Chek Recs: Cookie Monster Cupcake (above). Cake Batter Cupcake (above). Chocolate Chip Cookie “WOAH!” is what you’ll shriek when legit birthday cake batter oozes into your mouth after biting into … Continue reading »

Bakery/Sweets / Midtown / Midtown East

Paris Baguette

Posted on November 8, 2011 by chekmarkeats • Leave a comment

Paris Baguette. Location: Midtown East. 32nd and 5th Ave. Scene: Market Like. Counter Service. Food: Asian Pastries. Breads, Doughnuts, Cakes, Fresh Fruit Tarts. Chek Recs: Chocolate Bread (above). Red Bean Paste Donut (above). Paris Baguette, a Korean Bakery, offers countless Asian pastries that will blow your mind. It’s a little self-serve shop, and the cute Asian … Continue reading »

Bakery/Sweets / Chelsea

Eleni’s

Posted on October 31, 2011 by chekmarkeats • 1 Comment

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Eleni’s. Location: Chelsea Market. 16th Street and 9th Ave. Food: Cupcakes. Iced Cookies. Conversation Cookies. Brownies. Cupcakes. Chocolate Chip Cookies. Chek Recs: Hand-Iced Sugar Cookies Butterscotch Cookies Red Velvet Cupcake Eleni’s is a cute little cookie and cupcake shop located in Chelsea Market. Surprisingly, my favorite is the Butterscotch Cookie. While it’s not gooey … Continue reading »

Bakery/Sweets / Events

Sweet – Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival

Posted on October 3, 2011 by chekmarkeats • 3 Comments

Another fun New York City Wine & Food Festival event from the weekend was Sweet – hosted by the lovely Sandra Lee and sponsored by Godiva Chocolate and Absolut Vodka. Unfortunately, arriving a tad late, we missed a few of the popular, must-have desserts. However, there were still plenty of scrumptious morsels to consume! Over 30 pastry chefs … Continue reading »

Bakery/Sweets / Chelsea / Tribeca

Billy’s Bakery

Posted on September 26, 2011 by chekmarkeats • 2 Comments

Billy’s Bakery. Location: Chelsea. Tribeca. Nolita (3 stores). Baked Goods: Cupcakes. Ice Box Cake. Key Lime Pie. Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie. Cherry Muffin. Chek Recs: Hello Dolly: Graham Crackers, Chocolate Chips, Butterscotch Chips, Coconut, Chopped Pecans. Banana Cake: Fresh Bananas, Buttermilk, Cream Cheese Icing (similar to banana bread). Billy’s Bakery is among one of the … Continue reading »

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