il laboratorio del gelato sorbet and gelato: I've known about this spot for some time because many restaurants in NYC offer their ice cream, but I never had the opportunity to give it a try until now. Located directly next to Katz's, the place has a bit of a clinical science lab vibe, with chemical abbreviations for each flavor and minimalist furnishings. The shop has a distinctly neutral scent. I think it's because there are no toppings, which I appreciated. It's really solely about the gelato here. I shared four different flavors, a... (read more) 5.0/5.0
illaboratoriodelgelato gelato icecream sorbet 5.0 exceptional nyc ginger honeydew strawberry greentea lesMorgenstern's ice cream: Cardamom lemon jam ice cream was excellent-beautifully spiced, tart lemon cubes added texture and interest. Green tea pistachio did not taste of green tea at all-instead, was a very solid pistachio ice cream. High quality pistachio nuts throughout. Also sampled the burnt honey, which was too sweet. 4.0/5.0
nyc les icecream matcha greentea pistachio cardamom lemon jam recommended morgensterns ice cream 4.0Russ & Daughters freshly squeezed lemonade: Tart and not overly sweet, but definitely tastes homemade in an indistinct way. 3.0/5.0
russanddaughters les lemonade drinks nyc russdaughters freshly squeezed 3.0ChikaLicious petits fours: Perfectly executed bites. Incredibly light and fluffy marshmallow that melts almost instantly, chocolate covered in toasted coconut whose flavor develops over time, and shortbread biscuit topped with an airy cream and candied pistachio. Indulgent, clean flavors. Not to be missed. 5.0/5.0
chikalicious les chocolate marshmallow coconut shortbread cream pistachio nyc exceptional petits fours 5.0 petitsfours