Often, by Friday’s I’m in need of a good meal and a decadent sweet treat! Here’s my five favorite indulgences in Astoria.
(Wave Thai via. M.Cotner on Flickr)
Fried Ice Cream at Wave Thai- (21-37 31 st. Street) It might be an odd choice but this lightly coated ball of ice cream amazing-ness gets me every time. Whipped cream, crunchy ice cream, and decadent chocolate sauce all make for an excellent treat. For a mere five bucks, it’s a great way to end your meal and the perfect size for sharing!
(Note we couldn’t even wait to take a photo- it’s that good!)
Red Velvet Cake at Astor Bake Shop- (12-23 Astoria Blvd) I had the amazing fortune to stop into Astor Bake Shop this past week, and oh my god! So good! Their red velvet cake is perfection- moist and flavorful and coated in the most decadent, thick, and slightly tangy icing. Their website really says it best, though:
“Made with quality ingredients, never any shortening or prepared cake mixes. We believe in the use of butter, milk, eggs, cream and natural flavorings.”
(Photo via The Foodista)
The Baby Jesus Cake at Vesta- (21-02 30th Avenue) I don’t think you can truly be the same after trying the Baby Jesus Cake. What I consider to be a perfect dessert, this slightly sweet date cake is caramelized, served with unsweetened whipped cream, and drizzled with warm caramel sauce.
(Photo via Yelp! user Kelly B.)
The Semolina Helva Cake at Mundo- (31-18 Broadway) If you’re in the mood for something unique, run don’t walk to Mundo. Sure, we’ve talked a lot about cafe a lot here at WHA, but for good reason. Their expertly made entrees and appetizers are just a warm up for their stunning desserts, and every dish is made with love. The Semolina Cake is a small mound of cinnamon spiced grain cake stuffed with vanilla ice cream and topped with pine nuts. YUM!
(photo via Cafe Triskell)
The Dessert Crepes at Cafe Triskell- (31-18 Broadway) I’m not going to limit this one to a particular preparation of crepe, but the Lemon and Sugar one does stand out for me. Lemon, sugar, butter and crepe? It’s the perfect simple solution to what you’re craving. The other amazing sweet crepes sound amazing too, the Orange Crepe pictured above is next on my list!
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This Finally Friday is sooo sweet!
that baby jesus cake looks a lot like one of my new york favorites:
http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2008/10/sugar-rush-warm-date-cake-from-moto-in-south-williamsburg-brooklyn-nyc.html
I’m doing a story on Vesta right now, I’ll be sure to check it out!
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