The City Sweet Tooth

Hey Everybody! I’ve been quite busy lately working on some freelance jobs and a new graphic novel (details to be announced at a future date).

Since I’m back on a book deadline now, I’ve been thinking about productivity and the best ways to get a lot of pages done in the limited time I have. As all cartoonists know, comics take a long time to produce. Typically, a cartoonist must tackle writing, penciling, inking, coloring, and even more extra tasks. A lot of steps! Often I get asked about how I make time to get my comics and blogging projects done since I do those things in addition to a full-time job. I’ve come upon an approach that I wanted to share since I think it would be helpful for others (whether you’re a cartoonist or not).

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New York á la Cart Signing at Word May 21st! (Blondie & Brownie)
Van Leeuwen’s Vegan Ice Cream! (Fork in the Road)
Kyotofu Closes – Goes Wholesale! (Grub St.)
The Cronut is Here! (Serious Eats)
Clotted Cream Vs. Devonshire Cream! (Oh, How Civilized)
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It’s been a while since I attended the Summer Fancy Food Show. The show had relocated to Washington, DC for a few years, but it’s back in NYC this year (June 30 – July 2 at Javits Center) and I plan to check it out! Those affiliated with the specialty food, restaurant/foodservice or lodging industry can attend. If you’re in that category, $35 admission is available until May 17th (registration prices goes up after that date).
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Mother’s Day Sweets Tour in the EV! (Serious Eats)
A Visit to Mast Brothers! (Just Desserts NYC)
BGIC’s Ice Cream Production! (Fork in the Road)
Bluth’s Banana Stands to Become a Reality! (Jezebel)
The Current Food Line-up at Mad. Sq Eats! (Grub St.)
Turn Your Ice Cream into Bread! (First We Feast)
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I had a great time at Choice Streets on Tuesday night! For the second year in a row, there was lovely weather and a fantastic view at the The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. The lines were a bit worse than last year (I couldn’t get to the Seoul Food truck at all) but there was still plenty to eat and see. Here are some of my fave bites!

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Spring Desserts at Beauty & Essex! (Serious Eats)
House of Cupcakes Opened in the Village! (La Dolce Musto)
Mad Square Eats is Back! (NYC, Style, & a Little Cannoli)
Hester Street Fair is Back! (Serious Eats)
Chocolate Buying Tips! (Oh How Civilized)
Gooey on the Inside! (Sweet Freak)
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On May 1st, Garofalo Pasta is kicking off a fun and quirky contest, The Sleepover Chef! The contest will take place on Facebook from May 1-June 12 and two winners will receive a home-cooked Neapolitan meal by a Chef from Garofalo – the Chef will even sleep over if the winner would like! More details here! To qualify, contestants must “like” this page and post a reason why the chef should come over and cook them a pasta dinner.

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Here’s a sweet tip! On May 1st there are two events you might want to check out!

First City Sweet Tooth fave Robicelli’s is participating in The World’s Largest Bakesale at Grand Central Station with Sandra Lee! They will be with over thirty awesome bakeries and restaurants, including places like Del Posto, Jean Georges, Gramercy Tavern and more (as well as celebrity guests). The event benefits Share Our Strength’s “No Kid Hungry” campaign, so it’s a great opportunity to get some amazing sweets and make a difference! Details here. It will be from 10am-7pm in Vandebilt Hall at GCS.

Also, L.A. Burdick (5 East 20th St.) is hosting a May Day event featuring chocolates, flowers, poetry, raffles, and Lambic Raspberry Beer! The celebration goes from 6:30-8:30 pm.

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Looks like I’ll be attending Choice Streets again this year, and I’m psyched! CST fave Wafels & Dinges will be part of the lineup! Here’s my post about last year’s event. I got some gorgeous shots from the Intrepid!

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Milk Bar’s 5Boro Kookie Video! (Eater)
What to Eat on the High Line! (Serious Eats)
Cookbooks and Comics! (First We Feast)
Kickstarter for New Food Mag Cherry Bombe! (Grub St.)
New York a la Cart! (Serious Eats)
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