New York is uniquely vulnerable to restaurant fads—when something makes money, hordes of imitators descend like locusts to try to grab their piece of the pie. Or, in the case with Crumbs, their piece of the cupcake. First opened in March of 2003, Crumbs caught the cupcake craze that quickly swept Manhattan courtesy of shows like “Sex & The City,” providing moist, delicious fist-sized cakes in a variety of flavors. Unlike many cupcakes, Crumbs doesn’t make their baked goods overly dense—their cake is airy, fluffy and moist, but firm enough to support a variety of delicious frostings and toppings. There are a wide variety of flavors on offer, from the perennial favorite Red Velvet to unique offerings with flavors of cheesecake, cookie dough, caramel apple, a special flavor of the month, and more. The Signature cupcakes are enormous and a feat to finish—but Crumbs now offers "Taste" and "Classic" sizes for those who want a smaller portion of a Crumbs creation. This isn’t the kind of thing you can eat every day, but if you want a sweet treat in the city, Crumbs will do you up right.
Crumbs (check the website for your nearest location)
www.crumbs.com
Looking for a little adventure? Urban Escapes offers social adventures for young professionals, and features several exciting and inexpensive getaways from hiking and yoga to brewery tours and ski trips. Each unique itinerary embraces a fun and active lifestyle, and a tour experience that has been praised by CNN, Forbes, and Self.
New York’s branch of Urban Escapes includes everything from Trails and Ales (hike the day away and then cool off with a tour and tasting at a local NY brewery); to Snow Tubing (the best in the Northeast) and Beer Tasting; to the ultimate thrill ride: Skydiving. It’s a great way to try something adventurous and new and meet a lot of cool people in the process. Interested? Check it out the details at www.urbanescapesnyc.com!
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Located in the southeastern part of Manhattan, the Lower East Side is one of New York's oldest neighborhoods. Throughout its history, the Lower East Side has been one of the most culturally diverse areas of New York City, and the neighborhood still features numerous cultural treasures along with inventive gallery spaces, studios, restaurants, and shops. Today, the Lower East Side is a popular destination for those seeking urban amenities in hip environs.
