alan wrote:

> With the holidays around the corner, and me being *new* to the
> city....can anyone recommend any good cake stores around the city -
> NYC or Brooklyn.

> I was down by the lower east side at this vegan place called Teany's
> and I've gotta give a huge thumbs up for their vegan cakes ! On the
> other hand, I was walking down Bleecker and came across this nice cake
> store which I decided to pick up a snack - the joint was called Polka
> dot cafe, I think. Asked for a cupcake, and before I knew it....I was
> forking over $4 & change for a cupcake !

There's a great place called Magnolia Bakery on the corner of Bleecker
and Bank. It may be a little pricey, but not so out of the ordinary
considering the neighborhood. Besides all kinds of terrific cakes and
pies, the make an incredibly great cherry/cream cheese thing that is
mindblowing. The decor/atmosphere is very 50s kitchen. It'll probably
be crowded and noisy, but if the weather permits you can sit outside on
one of their outdoor benches. Or just take it all home with you.Try it.

Here's a link with further info and links.

http://www.google.com/local?q=magnol...coff=1&sa=G&ne
ar=New+York,+NY&radius=0&latlng=40714166,-74006388,12594849232784251760
or
http://tinyurl.com/6k9ob

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Rick