A scoop of Salty Caramel + Milk Chocolate Bombay at Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream

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.

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.

Jeni's signature bright orange pins at the counter

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

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 l ittle-known facts about the confection from yes, a doughnut book.

Little Muenster wins for most whimsical sign and chandelier — photo over on 6sqft

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.

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.

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

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

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)

Say Hello to 6sqft!

I've fallen behind on the blogging front the last few weeks and part of the reason is a lovely new site called 6sqft. Back in April, my cousin Kevin — who covers all sorts of tech stuff for all sorts of tech publications — connected me with the editor there and I've been working with Diane and her team on launching the blog, which covers real estate, architecture and design in New York City. I'll be writing about beautiful homes and nifty products and also heading up a weekly interview column — check out some stories below and stay tuned for my first chat with a very cool Harlem chef.

Brooklyn Designer Katy Skelton Crafts Storage-Friendly Furniture for City Dwellers

Gorgeous Gramercy Park Townhouse Fuses History with Modern Design

Uhuru Design Turned Coney Island Boardwalk Plans Into a Rollercoaster Chair

An 80-Foot Slide Winds Through This Whimsical FiDi Penthouse

Photographers James and Karla Murray Capture New York City's Rapidly Gentrifying Storefronts

P.S. We're teaming up with Dwell to give away this ultra-sleek LED desk lamp. Enter here!