Jeni's Splendid + Choza Taqueria

If you haven't made a trip to Gotham West Market since it opened last fall, there are two new mouthwatering additions that are worth checking out. The first is temporary — a summer-long pop-up from Ohio's cult-favorite ice cream shop Jeni's Splendid. I stopped by on their opening day to sample some of the flavors and know I'll be going back soon for more scoops of the Pineapple Upside Down Cake and Salty Caramel.

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Clockwise from the top: carne asada, pescado and barbacoa at Choza Taqueria

I also grabbed lunch at the new taco stand Choza, opened by former La Esquina chef Akhtar Nawab. From the nine different "proteins," I chose carne asada, fish and lamb barbacoa. The last was definitely my favorite — juicy, not too gamey and topped with a refreshingly sweet corn salsa. Check out the full menu over at Zagat and scroll on for more shots from my afternoon at Gotham West.

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Jeni's pop-up cart; a triple scoop cone

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Jeni's signature bright orange pins at the counter

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The pop-up has seven flavors available

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Inside near the front entrance

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Outdoor seating at El Comado, the tapas spot from Tertulia's Seamus Mullen

Gotham West Market, 600 11th Ave. at W. 44th St. (212-582-9351)

A.B. Biagi

Pain gelato at A.B. Biagi

There's a new ice cream sandwich in town and it's held together by much more than just two cookies. Meet A.B. Biagi's pain gelato, a magnificent new creation that smushes ice cream between a brioche bun by Brooklyn's Bien Cuit bakery. The entire thing is quickly warmed in a waffle iron-like press, which toasts up the bread and seals in the ice cream (in my case, an orange blossom bun with amaretti gelato). At $8 a pop, it's a little pricey, but definitely worth a splurge this summer.

A.B. Biagi, 235 Elizabeth St. between Prince St. and E. Houston (212-219-8094)

Weekend Reading: Ice Cream + Donuts Edition

Vanilla + Thai iced tea in a waffle cone at Oddfellows Ice Cream Co.

Reviving Friday links because I've spotted a ton of coverage on two of my favorite things: ice cream + doughnuts. I've been making my rounds to the many scoops shops that have popped up over the last year (see here and above) and still have plenty more on my summer bucket list, including Davey's in the East Village and A.B. Biagi for what sounds to be the most amazing ice cream sandwich known to man. Here's to a season of happy, sugar-fueled ice cream hunting!

Tasting Table's 13 favorite scoops include the funky (but delicious) concoctions at Oddfellows Ice Cream Co. and Bklyn Larder's dreamy fior di latte gelato.

There's a similar round-up over at Refinery 29 — they're also loving the newly-opened Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream (try the lemon-vanilla and red-raspberry sorbet together, trust me) and the always-satisfying Salty Pimp at Big Gay Ice Cream.

If you're looking for more than just a cone, Brooklyn Mag looks at five over-the-top sundaes that will satisfy all your sugar cravings.

It's National Doughnut Day, so amNY had staff choose their favorite fried and glazed treats. My picks: the honey-glazed at Donut Pub and café au lait at Dough.

Finally, Parade's got 13 pieces of little-known facts about the confection from yes, a doughnut book.

Hudson Eats

Back when I went to high school down in Tribeca, one of our biggest complaints was how empty the neighborhood became at night. If we wanted to eat, shop and hang out, we had to hit up other parts of the city: Chinatown, Herald Square, etc. So it's amazing to see how this corner of Lower Manhattan has sprung back to life in recent years and with this week's opening of Hudson Eats inside Brookfield Place, there's certainly no shortage of good food anymore.

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The all-star lineup includes Chop't, Num Pang and Dos Toros

Though you can find many of the 14 vendors — Mighty Quinn's, Black Seed Bagels, Sprinkles Cupcakes — elsewhere, the space is really worth a visit. I remember how confusing the area used to be — this odd maze of shops that nobody really recognized — and was truly floored by the transformation. Check out some shots of the space below, plus more interiors in my post for 6sqft and details on what to eat over at Zagat.

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I got an early firat look at the space last week at a press preview with Elyse

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Blue Ribbon Sushi's first takeout spot is set to open in July

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This is where you'll find me

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For dessert, there are cupcakes

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It's a gorgeous space overall, especially by the windows with views of the marina

Hudson Eats, 200 Vesey St. between West St. and North End Ave (212-417-7000)

(End of) Weekend Reading

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Carrots Wellington at Narcissa

Hope you had a great weekend! A few great reads for your Monday morning commute:

The NY Times had a spectacular bread issue out last week, with Pete Wells calling for the return of bread baskets and Jeff Gordinier speaking to some of the top bakers in the nation about their obsessive craft.

Are you also dreaming of summer? BuzzFeed rounds up 44 frozen treats you need to try when it finally rolls around.

This insider's guide to Ho Chi Minh City is why Vietnam is on the very top of my travel list.

My latest for Zagat: 10 amazing vegetable dishes in New York City. Believe me, you won't be missing the meat.

Finally, we're just a week away from the NYC Bake Sale for No Kid Hungry. Check out what the bakers are making and don't forget to swing by on Saturday!