NYC Tastes

One of my favorite things to do during the holidays is an annual trip to midtown for tree gazing in Rockefeller Center, shopping in Columbus Circle and of course gingerbread house delight at Le Parker Meridien.  Every December City Harvest hosts the Gingerbread Extravaganza to raise money for the coming year and showcase some of the best bakeries in the city.  All the creations are amazing but a few really stood out like the Domino Sugar Factory created by Sullivan St. Bakery... Going Ape Over New York by Cake Alchemy... ...and my absolute favorite Breakfast at Tiffany's created by FIKA. I actually completed all of my shopping after the gingerbread tour and had an extra hour to spare!  Just enough time for a quick holiday drink at The Plaza. The Palm Court has been completely redesigned with an open bar in the middle just perfect for a relaxing glass of champagne.  Cheers to the holidays! Gingerbread Extravaganza The Palm Court

There's not much time left until the Holidays are over and there's so much to see and do in the city to celebrate.  If you're in midtown I suggest stopping by Le Parker Meridian to check out their Gingerbread Houses that are anything but ordinary...How about the Lincoln Memorial done in cookie form by Baked Ideas. Or the Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle by North End Grill... The Sphinx by Rolling Pin Productions is quite a sight... But my favorite of the day was the Hurri- CRANE done by Norma's.   This image was burned into every NYer during Sandy... ...and they got every bit right down to the very last detail...awesome. Parker Meridien