East Harlem Cafe: A Coffee Shop hosting Culture & Community

| January 16, 2013

Perhaps my affinity for coffee shops comes from how much time I spend reading and writing.  I love a place that offers a pretty change in scenery with a relaxed artistic vibe where I can sip latte after latte while being mildly productive from a tablet or laptop.   When I first moved to the East […]

The Best Cupcake You’ll Ever Eat

| July 4, 2012

I don’t know about you, but I LOVE Cupcakes. They’re the perfect dessert. The right size to indulge and not feel guilty and the ratio of frosting to cake, is perfection. These days it seems everyone is selling cupcakes. We found one that is wholesome and delicious. Jessy Cupcake Co was started by Jessy Blanchard […]

Michael Allen Bakery At Fresh Fanatic

| December 21, 2011

If you live in Vinegar Hill/Clinton Hill near the Brooklyn Navy Yard, some would argue that limited conveniences are your compromise. It’s a hike to the subway, yet rents are cheaper. There are some hip, cool restaurants, but limited. The biggest challenge…no grocery stores. Fact or Fiction? I’m pleased to say that it’s fiction. Cheapeats […]

Cupcakes, Cappucino and Cake….Oh My

| August 11, 2010

After leaving an Open House on a hot and sunny Sunday, I was in need of a cold drink. I’m hot. I’m tired and don’t want to go far. What’s this I see?  A bakery. Looks cute. Let’s go in.  I look at the man behind the counter who’s sipping  an iced tea and ask; […]

Bite Size Treats

| July 27, 2009

I don’t know about you, but I love cupcakes. They’re the perfect sized dessert. Just enough bites to satisfy your sweet tooth. Rich and thick frosting on top. What can I say, it brings the kid out in me. While shopping in Soho with my girlfriend, I came across a little shack on Spring Street (between […]