NYC Tastes

This city's seen no shortage of rainbow colored items in the past few years.  Just about everything from bagels to doughnuts, ice cream and cakes has had its colorful moment.  And now it's time to welcome in the newest bright and happy food the Birthday Croissant. Created by the pastry chef at Union Fare this flaky delicacy is loaded with lush pink mascarpone cream studded with rainbow sprinkles and Funfetti chunks baked right into the dough. The outside is then dusted with pink fairy dust made from the ground up sprinkles. It might not be as mind blowing as the first Rainbow Bagel (that was like WHOA!) but it's a fun delicious treat perfect for surprising a co-worker or friend who needs a little morning celebration in their life. Union Fare 6 East 18th Street between 5th & Broadway New York, NY 10003

There's nothing better than the smell of fresh baked bread in the morning.  Something about that lovely aroma of yeast immediately makes me smile and has even been shown to make us  kinder human beings. Maison Kayser is the perfect place to tap into those aroma endorphins...from the gorgeous baguettes to their flaky, buttery croissants stuffed full of  Ham and Gruyere Cheese... ...it's like a little sensory overload of happiness. Maison-Kayser Multiple Locations in NYC