Sunday, November 23, 2008

Sweet nyc....

We are back from a fabulously fun anniversary trip to nyc. All went well with the kiddos at home (thanks again mom and dad!). Joe and I walked the city all day, every day exploring and taking in all that we could. I took over 250 pictures and have decided to break them up into posts by topic, beginning with dessert. What a fitting way to start. New York certainly has an edge to it, but there are also bakeries abound to indulge in the various sweets of the city. The first being Ferrara's, not far from our hotel on the edge of SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. The French and Italian desserts were yummy!!

We stopped there for pastries on the first day and here is our breakfast on the last day.We took a stroll through Chinatown right away and came across the Double Crispy Bakery with these goofy Hello Kitty desserts. So kitchy! Here we are giddy to be away, having fun, together.
We happened to pass Magnolia Bakery at a very off time (it was Thursday night at 8:30 pm) when they weren't busy at all. I stopped in for a wonderfully sweet and buttery treat!
We also popped into Dylan's Candy Bar which oozed sugar from every square inch. Even the floor and the stairway. The colors were amazing. What a fun place!

Saturday morning we ventured out in the cold to Billy's Bakery.
Small, quaint little place with tons of charm and old fashioned flair.



So that's my little tour of the sweets of the city. They were definitely memorable.Stay tuned for much, much more....

24 comments:

If Wishes Had Wings... said...

Looks like loads of fun though these pictures are making my teeth hurt lol. I really want a cupcake now!!

Super Fun Mama said...

Oh that looks delicious!

Super Fun Mama said...

BTW, what kind of camera do you use? Your pics are always very pretty.

Shell said...

Glad you had a good time. Staying right in the midst of Chinatown and Little Italy is a wonderful place to be.

Lilli in Vancouver said...

Mmmmm, I do believe you went to all the best places! Thanks for sharing your sweets with us :)

Sandy said...

Wow, great photos. Love all the sweets. Looks like you had fun. :D

*SHeRRy B* said...

Mmmmmm Yummy pics!

Little Pink Studio said...

I'm so glad you had a wonderful time in NYC, I love it there!
Can't wait to see more of your photos!
~Cerri xo

Elizabeth Fedorko said...

All the more reason to dash up to NYC! Thanks for the tour!~~~XXOO, Beth

suesueb said...

can't wait to see more pics. i love nyc!!

Bonnie said...

Hi Kari! Looks like you had an awesome time with your hubby! I love all the photos! Made me so hungry! The pastries look so good!!

Hope | Paper Relics said...

Looks like you had a wonderful time! You look so cute in that hat!

Robyn said...

What great photos - you made me so hungry - sweet tooth acting up now! hee, hee.
Looks like you had a wonderful time - happpy belated anniversary!
And have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Anonymous said...

So glad you're back and had a wonderful time in NYC. What a great getaway together for your anniversary!

Susan Holt Simpson said...

WOW! I've been looking at your blog, but finally had to comment on your trip - my husband and I have always thought of taking a trip to the Big City, but have never done it. These dessert photos have me convinced, though! Wonderful! Thanks for sharing them,

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Distressing Delilah a.k.a. jenn said...

Ok..now that I am absolutely starving and drooling.....!!!!!

Attic Clutter said...

Oh how fun NYC ..glad you had a great trip~~
I haven't been there yet ..so thanks for sharing..
I to love big city China towns ..oh yes(:)
... San francisco and
Vancouver, BC
have good ones..
hugs, Patty

Celia said...

What a trip! You mom and dad made the best gift to you both, lol...
Can't wait to see the next posts with all the pcis!

Ulla said...

What a fabulously sweet adventure you had! You both look so happy!!!

snowbear said...

Kari i was hungry before i looked at these pics!!! I am sure those stops made your trip especially sweet!!!

Elizabeth said...

I'm so envious of all your sugar sensations...so glad that you got to the most fabulous candy store in all the land!!!!
Elizabeth

Chris said...

Okay, are those cupcakes amazing? I just got a cupcake kit, and I can't WAIT to pile on the pretty frosting. Thanks for sending photos of these sweet places. I have never been to NYC, and it is even sweeter than I would have thought.

I'm so glad you got to go and be kids again and spend quality time together. You both are beautiful.

have a lovely said...

what a splendid time!!! everything looks good enough to eat and indulge again the next day too! hope you are having a blast and safe travels too!!!

Alicia P. said...

Fantastic tour -- thank you!