Crepes Galore At Artopolis Café 01/25/2010
 In a world of Egg McMuffins and defrosted breakfast burritos, it’s comforting to know a little shop on Amsterdam is doing breakfast right. Artopolis Café on 113th street is an adorable getaway from the morning rush, serving up all sorts of handmade crepes, pies and gelato.
I recently stopped in for a Saturday brunch, though the entirety of the Upper West Side beat me to it. The place was packed! The usual wait during brunching hours is anywhere from a half hour to an hour- so imagine my surprise when it only took 10 minutes to get a cozy table for two. Not that I minded waiting by the glass cases of expertly crafted cakes and chocolate dipped cookies… 2 Comments The Best Baklava At Poseidon Bakery 01/06/2010
 Poseidon pastry photo courtesy alwayshungryny.com Poseidon Bakery is my new favorite pastry shop. Hands down, case closed. Almonds, honey, spinach, feta, handmade Phyllo dough… I think I’m secretly Greek. I’d like to say I “discovered” this little shop- but after 87 years and 4 generations of established success, I finally poke my head in.
Poseidon Bakery is a true fixture of “old New York”- a realization of the classic American dream. It’s comforting to see shops like these flourish in a world of venti soy no-whip vanilla lattes and headset-bearing, superficially enthused employees. The owner and her family even live upstairs, making this den of Greek goodness an extension of their home. It’s also the only bakery in the United States that makes their Phyllo by hand. Impressed yet?... |
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