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New NYC Restaurant: Luxee

Where: 6 Clinton St. [map], New York, NY, United States, 10002
August 13, 2008 at 9:45 AM | by | Comments (0)

New York has no shortage of cute Japanese things, decadent desserts or hole-in-the-wall eateries. But there's no reason why we can't welcome a new place that combines all three.

Luxee, a dessert cafe that opened last week on the Lower East Side, offers tiny-but-over-the-top treats like vegan chocolate cake with avocado mousse, cherry and champagne.

The restaurant only has a few dishes out so far, but will be adding a full, Japanese-tinged dessert menu shortly, designed by a crew of chefs plucked from Tokyo culinary school L'ecole Vantan.

Related Stories:
· Luxee [Official Site]
· New New York Restaurants coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: Luxee]

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Melbourne Chocolate Heaven: Koko Black

August 1, 2008 at 9:45 AM | by | Comments (0)

Jaunted's Amanda Kendle just got back from Melbourne. This week: Read all about it.

Melbourne might have great cakes, but it's got even better chocolate. With half a dozen excellent chocolatiers across the city center, it's hard to choose but once you've tried the chocolate mousse at Koko Black you'll be completely converted.

Koko has several locations across Melbourne and a store in Canberra now, too, but the sweetest shop is in the Royal Arcade off Bourke Street.

Head upstairs and order a sit-down chocolate meal with a smooth and steamy hot chocolate, or just buy up a selection of incredible truffles and other assorted chocolates at the front counter on the ground floor. Or do both.

Related Stories:
· Koko Black [Official Site]
· When in Melbourne: Must Have Cakes at Brunetti [Jaunted]
· Polish Cuisine in Melbourne: Borsch, Vodka & Tears [Jaunted]

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When in Melbourne: Must Have Cakes at Brunetti

Where: 194-204 Faraday Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3053
July 30, 2008 at 9:18 AM | by | Comments (2)

Jaunted's Amanda Kendle just got back from Melbourne. This week: Read all about it.

OMG. There is actually a heaven on earth and it's at Brunetti, Melbourne's most famous spot for cakes. You might not even be in the mood for cake--or even particularly like it--but walk into Brunetti and you will be converted for life.

All Melbournites seem to know that the best Brunetti cakes are at the Carlton branch--try to head into the City Square branch and you'll only find tourists. The best way to deal with the mind-boggling selection is to go for a few of their bite-sized cakes and if you find your favorite, take away an entire cake. It's not even expensive.

Curiously, Brunetti all started because owner Giorgio Angele came to Melbourne as the Italian chef for the 1956 Olympics. He liked it and later migrated; everyone but the Italians should be grateful for that. Don't leave Melbourne without your Brunetti sugar fix or you haven't seen Melbourne at all. Of course, we could be biased towards cakes--but all the best travelers are.

Related Stories:
· Brunettti [Official Site]
· Melbourne Travel coverage [Jaunted]

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New NYC Restaurant: Batch

Where: 150B W. 10th St. [map], New York, ny, United States
March 19, 2008 at 9:00 AM | by | Comment (1)

Sometimes after a big dinner in NYC we hanker for something sweet--and neither cupcakes nor a dry black and white cookie will do it. So we're excited to head to the newly opening Batch, from P*ong chef Pichet Ong. He's got an impressive pedigree: A former pastry chef for Jean-George, Oprah's mag called his dishes "elemental."

A teeny 12-seat spot, Batch is the perfect place to wind down after dinner, with its deep red walls and subdued tone. You can delight your date with Asian-inspired yuzu-shortbread sandwiches, coconut-calamansi layer cake and durian ice cream.

The sparkly crystal chandeliers overhead and mismatched antique-y glassware make you feel downright elegant. Savory sandwiches are on the way, too. Something tells us Pichet's done it again.

Related Stories:
· Batch [NYM]
· New New York Restaurants coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: NY Mag]

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