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Restaurant Week in New York City known for all types to dine at the best restaurants and getting more "bang for your buck".

Participating restaurants celebrate fine dining by offering 3-course prix-fixe menus at affordable prices for lunch and/or dinner. 

This year NYC Restaurant Week will be offering 3 course pre fixe menu @ $20.21 and extending this offer through take out.

What better way to enjoy the perks of restaurant week in the privacy in your own home.

So get your food apps ready and indulge while wearing your sweatpants and watching Netflix... Bon Apetite!

For more information on NYC Restaurant Week 2021

NYC Go/ NYC Restaurant Week 2021

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As of last week, the COVID 19 surcharge went into effect. Restaurants in New York City can charge up to 10% for this. The percentage can vary in each restaurant, but the maximum percentage is 10%. This will be before sales tax on your bill when you are dining in or ordering take out.

All restaurants participating must state the COVID 19 surcharge on their menu, app, and verbally by their staff. The reasoning for this surcharge is to have extra revenue for the restaurant and bars that are struggling to operate during this pandemic.

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Some restaurants and bars are a little hesitant to participate in the COVID 19 surcharge. It is not mandatory, but optional. The businesses fear the downside of the surcharge. Examples like customers not wanting to dine at their business when they can go down the block and not be charged the COVID 19 surcharge. Servers and front of house staff are discouraged knowing that this surcharge will mess up their tips and the lack of it to begin with.

Good news is that any business establishment that ends up abusing COVID 19 surcharge will be fined up $330 for each violation.

Mixed feelings are being discussed due to the COVID 19 surcharge. We just hope that everyone who plans to eat in New York City has brushed up on their math skills.

CNN.com -NYC Covid Restaurant Surcharge

NY1.com - NYC Restaurant and Bar Coronavirus Surcharge Takes Effect

NY.Eater.com - NYC Restaurant Surcharge Covid-19

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🍰You can never say "no" to a second serving of cake!  So by popular demand, see below for additional places for round 2 of cake.  Did we miss a favorite place of yours?  Feel free to add it on the comments below and don't forget to add your type of cake as well!🍰

Marie Antoinette may have rubbed France the wrong way, but the woman was right about one thing... cake! Cake is known as comfort food and of course, mandatory for birthdays. From small cakes to big cakes, individual slices to cupcakes, covered in frosting with sprinkles or a chocolate glaze, the possibilities are endless. Here are Paris Gourmet's suggestions on where to get your cake cravings either picked up or delivered to your front door. Don't forget your glass of milk and enjoy!

*Please note that the locations listed may offer delivery to other boroughs*

NEW YORK CITY

Eileen's Special Cheesecake Soho

Lady M Bryant Park

Barachou Upper West Side

Dominique Ansel Bakery Soho

Huascar & Co Bakeshop Hell's Kitchen

Patisserie Chanson Flat Iron District

La Bergamote Chelsea, Midtown West

Mille - Feuille Bakery Cafe Upper West Side, Greenwich Village

Choc NYC, Inwood

By The Way Bakery, Upper West Side & Upper East Side

BROOKLYN

Pasticceria Monteleone Carroll Gardens

The Chocolate Room Park Slope, Cobble Hill

Buttermilk Bakeshop Park Slope

Martha's Country Bakery Williamsburg

Blue Sky Bakery Park Slope

Le French Tart Park Slope

Mia's Bakery Cobble Hill

Colson Patisserie, Park Slope & Industry City

QUEENS

Cannelle Patisserie Long Island City, Jackson Heights

Panepinto Bakery Middle Village

Queens Bakehouse Astoria

Sans Bakery Long Island City

Biskoti Bakery Cafe Astoria

Martha's Country Bakery Astoria, Bayside, Forest Hills

Astoria Bakery & Cafe Astoria

Farine Baking Company Jackson Heights

The French Workshop Bayside

LONG ISLAND

Dortoni Bakery Levittown, Commack

Malverne Bakery Malverne

Sweet Karma Desserts Plainview

The French Workshop Garden City

Mademoiselle Patisserie, Patchogue

Carissa's The Bakery, East Hampton

The Beach Bakery Cafe, Westhampton Beach

WESTCHESTER

La Tulipe Desserts Mt. Kisco

Martine's Fine Bake Shoppe Tuckahoe, Eastchester, Scarsdale, Bronxville, Crestwood

By The Way Bakery , Hastings -On- Hudson

STATEN ISLAND

Royal Crown Bakery Cafe Hyland Blvd

Bruno's Bakery & Restaurant Hyland Blvd

NEW JERSEY

Delice Macarons Cranford

L'atelier Du Chocolat Jersey City

Calandra's Bakery Newark, Caldwell, Fairfield

Antoinette Boulangerie Red Bank

Calandra's Italian Village Caldwell

JB Bakery Burlington

Cafe Du Pain Bakery Lawrenceville

502 Baking Company Brick Township

The Vintage Cake,  Atlantic Highlands

PENNSYLVANIA

Colonial Farms Gourmet Foods Washington Crossing

Isgro Pastries Philadelphia

The Sweet Life Bakeshop Philadelphia

Termini Brothers Bakery Philadelphia

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Marie Antoinette may have rubbed France the wrong way, but the woman was right about one thing... cake! Cake is known as comfort food and of course, mandatory for birthdays. From small cakes to big cakes, individual slices to cupcakes, covered in frosting with sprinkles or a chocolate glaze, the possibilities are endless. Here are Paris Gourmet's suggestions on where to get your cake cravings either picked up or delivered to your front door. Don't forget your glass of milk and enjoy!

*Please note that the locations listed may offer delivery to other boroughs*

NEW YORK CITY

Eileen's Special Cheesecake Soho

Lady M Bryant Park

Barachou Upper West Side

Dominique Ansel Bakery Soho

Huascar & Co Bakeshop Hell's Kitchen

Patisserie Chanson Flat Iron District

La Bergamote Chelsea, Midtown West

Mille - Feuille Bakery Cafe Upper West Side, Greenwich Village

BROOKLYN

Pasticceria Monteleone Carroll Gardens

The Chocolate Room Park Slope, Cobble Hill

Buttermilk Bakeshop Park Slope

Martha's Country Bakery Williamsburg

Blue Sky Bakery Park Slope

Le French Tart Park Slope

Mia's Bakery Cobble Hill

QUEENS

Cannelle Patisserie Long Island City, Jackson Heights

Panepinto Bakery Middle Village

Queens Bakehouse Astoria

Sans Bakery Long Island City

Biskoti Bakery Cafe Astoria

Martha's Country Bakery Astoria, Bayside, Forest Hills

Astoria Bakery & Cafe Astoria

Farine Baking Company Jackson Heights

The French Workshop Bayside

LONG ISLAND

Dortoni Bakery Levittown, Commack

Malverne Bakery Malverne

Sweet Karma Desserts Plainview

The French Workshop Garden City

WESTCHESTER

La Tulipe Desserts Mt. Kisco

STATEN ISLAND

Royal Crown Bakery Cafe Hyland Blvd

Bruno's Bakery & Restaurant Hyland Blvd

NEW JERSEY

Delice Macarons Cranford

L'atelier Du Chocolat Jersey City

Calandra's Bakery Newark, Caldwell, Fairfield

Antoinette Boulangerie Red Bank

Calandra's Italian Village Caldwell

JB Bakery Burlington

Cafe Du Pain Bakery Lawrenceville

502 Baking Company Brick Township

PENNSYLVANIA

Colonial Farms Gourmet Foods Washington Crossing

Isgro Pastries Philadelphia

The Sweet Life Bakeshop Philadelphia

Termini Brothers Bakery Philadelphia

The feeling of nostalgia hits when someone mentions girl scout cookies, then the next emotion is a sense of urgency to "place my order now before they run out!". Fast forward to today with ordering online and having it delivered to your door. This option is very mainstream and the norm for the majority of us.

How did going from a door to door sales in your local neighborhood expand to nationwide online sales and shipping?

Girl Scouts know how to adapt and get creative with their challenges in order to accomplish their goals and find solutions. It is the mentality and skill set that is developed and trained in order to earn a badge. Their website states that "Girl Scouts unleashes the G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ in every girl, preparing her for a lifetime of leadership—from taking a night-time hike under the stars to accepting a mission on the International Space Station; from lobbying the city council with her troop to holding a seat in Congress; from running her own cookie business today to tackling cybersecurity tomorrow.
Our Girl Scout Leadership Experience is a one-of-a-kind leadership development program for girls, with proven results. It is based on time-tested methods and research-backed programming that help girls take the lead—in their own lives and in the world. 
Research shows that girls learn best in an all-girl, girl-led, and girl-friendly environment. Girl Scouts is a place where she’ll practice different skills, explore her potential, take on leadership positions—and even feel allowed to fail, dust herself off, get up, and try again."

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In over a hundred years of feeding us, the Girl Scouts have added new flavors including gluten free options. Girl Scouts now have two facilities that produce their cookies. ABC Bakers produces Caramel DeLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Lemonades, and Shortbread Cookies. Little Brownie Bakers produces Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-Si-Dos, Savannah Smiles, and Trefoils. 450 million Thin Mint cookies get made in one day, so its obvious why they have more than one facility to make these cookies! To peak your knowledge, do some baking, and have a good laugh... check out the links below that will satisfy your Girl Scout cookie cravings. Enjoy!

LINKS:

Purchase/ Donate Girl Scout Cookies

The official website for Girl Scouts, where you can learn more about their programs, history and of course purchase cookies! You can also make a donations with multiple options as well.

Troop Beverly Hills Movie- It's Cookie Time!

A 1989 American comedy film about a self centered materialistic Beverly Hills wife, finds out her husband is cheating on her and decides to get divorced. In order to distract herself she invests her time volunteering as her daughters troop leader. After realizing her lifestyle and typical tactics do not meet the "Wilderness Girls" standards, Shelly Long who portrays the mother/ troop leader, learns to become selfless and lead her daughter and the rest of the troop members to valuable lessons and hilarious moments!

How Girl Scout Cookies are Made - Insider/ Little Brownie Bakers

Insider literally takes you inside Little Brownie Bakers facility and show you how the girl scout cookies are made with fun facts. Be prepared to drool!

Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Girl Scout Cookies - Gourmet Makes- Bon Appetit

Join Claire Saffitz in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as she attempts to make gourmet Thin Mints, Samoas and Tagalongs. That's right, Claire's making Girl Scout Cookies. Did you know the Girl Scouts started selling cookies back in 1917? But it wasn't until 1951 that the Thin Mint, the cookie most synonymous with the Girl Scouts, was introduced and swept the country like a tidal wave. And now here we are, in the Test Kitchen, watching Claire make them herself. What a time to be alive.