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“Tucked away on the 2nd floor behind Vinoteca and Vanessa's Dumplings is the best Japanese cake with a strong French influence you can ever taste. Lady M is a luxury confections brand established in 2001 in New York City , most famous for its signature Mille Crêpes Cakes. It now operates over 50 boutiques worldwide. Their confections prides itself on creating the freshest and finest handmade cakes. Its pastry chefs follow recipes that have been refined over the years to provide the highest quality in taste and appearance. The special care and attention in creating Lady M cakes has led to a loyal following all over the world. It's a to go establishment with seats available near by in the mall. Cheers“
“Food Baby donuts are bringing me out of review writing retirement! I want to make sure to spread the word so Food Baby can get a storefront and we won't have to wait a week to get some of this heart-shaped yumminess!The week I noticed Food Baby the flavors were all fruit-infused. Grapefruit. Strawberry. Blueberry. Cherry. Peach. Here's what I tried...The Old Fashioned: crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, glazed and grapefruit infused. Not too sweet, nothing artificial, smelled amazing. Definitely my favorite. These are like donuts from my childhood. Glad I got two of these to share. So good. The Classic frosted: soft inside and out, liberally covered in all natural frosting (no food dyes here) I picked Strawberry Oat Milk and Blueberry Oat Milk. Yum. The Stuffed Classic: their version of a jelly donut. I got the Strawberry and the jelly inside was rolled into the dough so nothing squirted out as you ate. Delicately covered in sugar. Absolutely delicious and another fave. I did share this box (with non-vegans, and they loved them too!) but I'm excited to order again and have some all to myself. It's probably a good thing (for my pants, ahem) that there isn't a storefront and you do need to think ahead and order online for pickup on Sunday. Watch their Instagram for rotating flavors and events. Pickup was quick, efficient and really friendly. Also, the packaging was just as beautiful as the donuts inside. Too pretty to eat...well, almost :)Enjoy!“
“Delicious Food!Everything from the pizzas, to the sandwiches, to all the pastries, are so fresh and authentic Italian!The Cannolis and Tiramisu (my personal favorites) are DIVINE!!The service was super fast, and knowledgeable when I asked what everything was!I would definitely recommend this place!I also love the wooden disposable utensils!This place is truly one of the best places I have recently been to!“
“Who doesn’t love the smell of Cinnabons being baked!? Just the center is the way to go when ordering and you must get it warmed up ??? didn’t have a chance to take a pic of the chocolate chip cookie with a mini cini roll inside the middle of the cookie! So love the creativity!!!“
“Cute coffee shop with a ski lodge feel to it. Perfectly designed to overlook the indoor ski slope giving a wooden cabin feel. It feels like you are somewhere up north and it is chilly out. Now, seating is for paying customers only with drinks ranging from $5-$10. Expect to spend right around that amount for a drink. Now what do I recommend from here? I got a vanilla latte, which was enjoyable, coming in three different sizes, small, medium and large. Would I go back for it again? Probably not. Overall, decent and a good place to get work done with an ambiance. Service is quick. There's additional seating around.“
“Lady Wong Pastry & Cakes offers a sweet escape! Clean seating though it’s tight. First-timers may need staff guidance due to extensive flavor choices. Seasonal flavors vary. Tried Baked Ube Rice Cake - tasty but tricky to cut. A delightful treat worth exploring.☺️“
“Best tasting wedding cake I have ever had! Flowers and cake topper are from other vendors. The cake was truly a sight to behold, all of it edible and delicious! The communication was not the smoothest but you really cannot beat the quality of the cake.“
“9.0/10 Finally tried New York-style bagels at Absolute Bagels and I can confidently say that these are absolutely the best bagels I've ever had. J. Kenji Lopez-Alt raves about this spot, so it was a must-visit during my stay from Orange County. My boyfriend and I got: Blueberry Cream Cheese on Egg Bagel $5.50 | Bacon & Eggs on Everything Bagel $6.95 Cheese +50¢ | Toasted +10¢ Each. Both were amazing, couldn't pick a favorite. I'm a bit ashamed to say that all the many times I've visited New York, this was my first time trying NY bagels from the place itself. Their bagels have a thin, shiny, crackly crust. When you bite into it, it's dense and chewy but tender and easy to bite through, the perfect texture. The Egg Bagel was amazing and Blueberry Cream Cheese was rich and fruity. The Everything Bagel was a flavor bomb with its malty base and generous toppings. The bacon, eggs and cheese inside complemented the bagel well. These might be some of the best eggs I've ever had, never seen something like this inside a bagel or sandwich before. They're possibly scrambled and then baked or steamed, which reminded me of Korean steamed eggs (gyeran-jjim). I learned that a quality bagel shouldn't need toasting; its freshness should ensure crispness and chewiness. Next time, I'll resist the urge to toast and enjoy them in their pure form. The bagels are huge, I saved half for the next day, while my boyfriend managed to devour his in one go. These are better than any bagel I've ever had in Socal, but maybe I haven't had that many. The only other bagel I had time to try was Bagel co in North Bergen, NJ and these were so much better. I wish I could find bagels like these in LA OC. Though I didn't spot any specific sustainability practices or see mention of them, I hope Absolute Bagels considers eco-friendly initiatives in the future. They're located on a main busy street in Manhattan Valley, Upper West Side. I took the train and walked a few blocks to get here. If you drive here, I'm not too sure about parking but looks like there's just paid metered street parking. The interior is casual, no-frills, small, no inside or outside seating, just a grab-and-go type of spot, a hole in the wall. Service efficient, albeit minimal. Being cash-only, there's a Chase Bank nearby for convenience. I came on a Saturday around 10:30 AM and was surprised by the short wait time, only 15 minutes. They open early for the breakfast crowd. Prices are reasonable, especially given the quality and big portions.“
“I ordered two cakes from Steph's for my sister's graduation party, and they came out perfect! All of her friends and family were in love with these cakes. Beautiful presentation, decadent taste, and just the right consistency. I highly recommend Steph's for any occasion!“