Weekend Reading

Creme brûlée French toast at Green Eggs Cafe

It's been a pretty hectic week — I spent two days running around New York City shooting some desserts for an upcoming story — and tomorrow, I'll be off to Philly for an early birthday weekend with two lovely ladies. Lots of good eating to look forward to, including creme brûlée French toast at Green Eggs Cafe and pastries at Federal Donuts. If you have a favorite spot I shouldn't miss, let me know!

The final season of Mad Men kicks off on Sunday. Check out my contributions to Zagat's round-up of 50 places to go retro in the United States: Alaska, Delaware, New Hampshire, Vermont and Washington.

Grub Street has a fascinating look at how the front-of-house staff at Eleven Madison Park has modernized old-school service. 

Kat Cole — the president of Cinnabon — isn't your typical fast food CEO, according to this fascinating profile by Fast Company.

A comic book-inspired banner, gyoza-making GIF, plus Justin Warner's guide to molecular gastronomy — if you're a curious cook, be sure to check out Cooking Channel's latest package of kitchen adventures.

Finally, I'll always be a Brooklyn girl, but Thrillist says Queens is the best borough — they do have superior dumplings.

Weekend Reading

Salted crack caramel at Ample Hills

Salted crack caramel at Ample Hills

What a gorgeous weekend! I spent both days in Brooklyn, grabbing coffee with my cousin Kevin at Milk & Honey Cafe on Saturday afternoon, then in the kitchen for most of Sunday testing out recipes for an upcoming project. More details on that to come — meanwhile, here are some reads to catch up on during your Monday morning commute.

Ice cream season is finally here and A Fork in the Road chats with the owners of Ample Hills Creamery — purveyors of the aptly-named salted crack caramel — about their popularity and upcoming expansion. 

Like Girl Scout Cookies, Mallomacs are available just once a year. WNYC follows one fan on his quest to find the chocolate-covered treat.

Gothamist has a fascinating interview with bitters expert Mark Bitterman (that's really his name!) on the herbaceous tinctures typically used in cocktails.

Former TONY editrix Jordana Rothman looks at the legendary families of the restaurant world, including Brooklyn's own Di Fara's.

Finally, head over to Ms. I-Hua for a two-part photo tour of Penang, Malaysia — the first is full of mouthwatering food shots.