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Crazy Dessert Bar in Manhattan?
You might be looking for Room for Dessert, but it’s not on Houston; it’s on Kenmare, about 4 blocks south of Houston. Or WD-50, whose old dessert chef Sam Mason was somtehing of a genius and is opening a new place in...
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Minibar like restaurant in NYC?
, Chikalicious, Kyotofu, the dessert tasting at WD-50 (current pastry chef is Alex Stupak, ex-Alinea). There are also a few places that are coming soon: Sam Mason (ex-WD-50)'s not-yet-open dessert place, Tailor, and P*ONG.
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NYC best JUST dessert places?
Actually, I think ChikaLicious is the only strictly “dessert” only place. I’ve not been to Room4Dessert, but I’ve read on another food forum that in June, they began serving breakfast. Sam Mason, who used...
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Chickalicious vs. Room4Dessert
While I think both are interesting – neither of them are really great. The suggestion of doing the dessert tasting, though more expensive, will be much better at WD~50. Chef Sam Mason is brilliant. http://www.sammasonnyc.com/
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WD-50 desserts
EVERY dessert is brilliant. EVERY SINGLE ONE i kid you not. sam mason is tops.
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Desserts Only
interested in plated desserts -How would you rank the following places: Kyoto-fu Chikalicious Room 4 Dessert Varietal (side question, do they have a bar that we can order only desserts?) Falai (same side question as above) Too bad Sam...
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So: who's been to Tailor ?
Sam Mason's dessert tasting at WD-50 2 or 3 summers ago was one of the greatest food experiences I’ve ever had. So, I went to Tailor with big expectations, which I’m afraid was not a good idea. I went with 3 other...
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Versa Whip to buy in NYC?
Not sure what you’re doing exactly, but I know Alex Stupak and Sam Mason have made “meringues” by using xanthan gum and methylcellulose-whipping it in a stand mixer. Check out Ultratex-3/8 too-It’s...
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My 25th BDAY! Please spare me the Meatpacking!
when’s your birthday? if it’s in a month, perhaps sam mason's tailor will be open by then. his menu thus far looks mighty impressive. the desserts at varietal will likely impress your friends, but the savory dishes are...
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Room 4 Dessert or chickalicious?
agreed again. If you must do one of the two...I’d recommend Chikalicious. But the desserts at WD~50 by Sam Mason are really great. Link: http://www.bigapplediningguide.com
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Dessert Only!
That is what Chikalicious is all about, but the portions are S M A L L and not very cheap. They are perfectly executed, presented, and delicious, though. WD-50 has a great Pastry Chef - Sam Mason with some AWESOME and EXTREMELY...
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Most Creative Chef in NYC?
Sam Mason of Tailor is creative, but not as creative-good as Wylie Dufresne, I don’t think. I need to give Tailor one more try before I write it off, but I haven’t loved any of the dishes I’ve had, there, on my...
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Review: WD-50 Dessert Tasting Menu
and meet Sam Mason, the pastry chef, who was super cool. 5 Course dessert tasting menu - $35. You are at Sam's mercy.
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I forgot Thanksgiving! Help!
You’re in Germany—you’ve got good bread and good sausage. Use them as a base for stuffing and bake a batch of stuffing. And ChristinaMason is correct about the special dessert, which makes kids, even those of us...
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Dessert: Babbo or Varietal?
(except for the mushroom caramel—that stuff rocked; if only it wasn’t swamped by six or seven other items on the plate). Finally, the courses were way too big. We got bored with them after a few bites. Until Sam Mason...
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