THIS PROJECT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY AN EMBARRASSING MELTDOWN
Okay, a meltdown happened. And now it's time to do something about it.
I like to bake and I like to eat sweets. So, I'm going to hit every bakery
in New York City, order the best thing they have and hopefully learn something along the way.
Okay, a meltdown happened. And now it's time to do something about it.
I like to bake and I like to eat sweets. So, I'm going to hit every bakery
in New York City, order the best thing they have and hopefully learn something along the way.
We finally made it to Amy’s Bread for a little taste of heaven in Hell’s Kitchen.
Amy's Bread
Best Thing: That all depends on what you’re looking for
Price: Please see above
Food tastes better when it’s fresh. It’s a simple concept,
but if it were so easy everyone would be doing it.
Best Thing: That all depends on what you’re looking for
Price: Please see above
Food tastes better when it’s fresh. It’s a simple concept,
but if it were so easy everyone would be doing it.
To: Our Viewers
Watch our episode for a recipe for sugar cookies.
Have a sweet holiday!!
Have a sweet holiday!!
Two bakeries, three blocks apart. We had to check them out.
Fay Da Bakery
Best Thing: Sweet Topping Bun
Price: $.80
I'd never been to a Chinatown bakery before, let alone two. It was a trip.
Best Thing: Sweet Topping Bun
Price: $.80
I'd never been to a Chinatown bakery before, let alone two. It was a trip.
Two pumpkin cheesecakes leftover from Thanksgiving. Well, we had to Throwdown.
Best Thing: Derek's Pumpkin Cheesecake
Price: Rich
Derek puts the Pumpkin in Pumpkin Cheesecake.
Price: Rich
Derek puts the Pumpkin in Pumpkin Cheesecake.
A visit to Duane Park Patisserie for their Magic Cupcake. Wand not included.
Best Thing: Magic Cupcake
Price: $3.50
A cupcake so magical, it Abracadabra'd a baking career.
Price: $3.50
A cupcake so magical, it Abracadabra'd a baking career.
We traveled down to Butter Lane on the corner of 7th Street and Avenue B
Best Thing: Peanut Butter "The Elvis" Cupcake
Price: $3.00
A cupcake shop where you can mix and match your flavors.
That's some pretty wonderful icing on the cake.
Price: $3.00
A cupcake shop where you can mix and match your flavors.
That's some pretty wonderful icing on the cake.
We had our first request from a bakery to come visit. So what if it’s on wheels.
Best Thing: Macarella
Price: $2.75
A bakery on wheels can take you more places.
Price: $2.75
A bakery on wheels can take you more places.
This time,
to Glaser's Bake Shop for their Old Fashioned Cinnamon Raisin Bar and a few laughs.
to Glaser's Bake Shop for their Old Fashioned Cinnamon Raisin Bar and a few laughs.
Best Thing: Old Fashioned Cinnamon Raisin Bar
(But really, too many things)
Price: $1.50
This place has been open for several lifetimes.
They've spent all that time learning to make the best of everything.
(But really, too many things)
Price: $1.50
This place has been open for several lifetimes.
They've spent all that time learning to make the best of everything.
Then we went to the ___ ___ bakery for their, well, you will see...
Best Thing: ???
Price: $1.00
If I ask you what's the best thing you have,
have an answer please.
Price: $1.00
If I ask you what's the best thing you have,
have an answer please.
A real, live doughnut shop. We hit Doughnut Plant for their PB & J doughnut.
Best Thing: Peanut Butter Glaze and Blackberry Jelly Doughnut
Price: $3.00
Don't forget the doughnut.
When done right it's right up there with the cookies
and the cupcakes of this city.
Price: $3.00
Don't forget the doughnut.
When done right it's right up there with the cookies
and the cupcakes of this city.
On to Sugar Sweet Sunshine Bakery
for their, conveniently called, Sunshine Cupcake.
Best Thing: Sunshine Cupcake
Price: $1.50
If the Lower East Side had a bakery as a mascot,
this place would be it.
( Know thy neighborhood.)
Price: $1.50
If the Lower East Side had a bakery as a mascot,
this place would be it.
( Know thy neighborhood.)
We moved to a new part of the city.
Stuffed Artisan Cannolis for their Girl Scout Cookie Cannoli.
Stuffed Artisan Cannolis for their Girl Scout Cookie Cannoli.
Best Thing: Girl Scout Cookie Cannoli
Price: $2.00
The cannoli takes a cue from the cupcake and gets all fancy
with its flavors. I wouldn't do it, but I like it.
Price: $2.00
The cannoli takes a cue from the cupcake and gets all fancy
with its flavors. I wouldn't do it, but I like it.
Next stop, CRUMBS Bake Shop for their Red Velvet Cupcake
Best Thing: Red Velvet Cupcake
Price: $3.75
Owning and franchising are two different things.
Which one am I?
Price: $3.75
Owning and franchising are two different things.
Which one am I?
First stop, Levain Bakery for their Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie
Best Thing: Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie
Price: $4.00
If I'm going to build a bakery around a cookie,
it better be a freaking amazing cookie.
I have some work to do.
Price: $4.00
If I'm going to build a bakery around a cookie,
it better be a freaking amazing cookie.
I have some work to do.
