It’s been a few years since we first spoke with pastry chef Zac Young. That interview was just after week one of Top Chef Just Desserts. Back in 2010, besides being on the popular Bravo show, Zac was wowing patrons at Flex Mussels with his signature…
Upscale Belgian chocolatier Neuhaus, who has a flagship store at 500 Madison Ave (53rd St.) just launched a new collection called “Precious” (no relation to Gollum!). These are high-end, boxed chocolates that resemble “precious” gems. There are five unique jewel-shaped pralines, each with a different…
After Payard Patisserie and Bistro closed in June of 2009 one of most common topics of conversation among UES food connoisseurs was when and where Payard would open another shop. On Monday (Oct 29th) they will get there wish when “FP Patisserie” opens to the…
The special-for-Halloween, Marshmallow Apple from from Dominique Ansel bakery is one pretty cool bit of pastry. It’s beautiful to look at and fun to eat. Bring this as a gift to your next Halloween party and your hosts are sure to be grateful. The apple…
First look: The Macaron Parlour team of pastry chefs Christina Ha and Simon Tung have opened a bricks and mortar store on 111 St. Marks Place. I tried a nut-free seasonal pumpkin macaron and felt compelled to report how good it was. I was expecting…
I stopped by Cookshop for lunch last Friday with a special “guest reviewer” who has some unique qualifications that I don’t possess. One credential is that his parents owned a restaurant. And when he was a teenager, he worked there. The second credential is that…
