In my opinion, the BEST cookie in NYC (or the world?) comes from Levain Bakery. It's huge, weighing in at 6 ounces, and has the perfect mix of textures. The outside is crisp and chewy, while the center is basically warm, almost-raw cookie dough. Their cult classic is a chocolate chip walnut cookie, but you cannot go wrong with any of their offerings. I’d happily eat any (all?) of them any day of the week, but my favorites are the dark chocolate peanut butter chip and the oatmeal raisin cookies! I only wish they were located closer to me, but it's probably for the best that they aren't! Of course, Levain, if you want to open in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, I wouldn't say no... YUM! I love these so much that I created a Levain Bakery Wannabe Cookie recipe, which I definitely recommend checking out to get your fix in the comfort of your own kitchen. You can also order them online if that sounds more up your alley! Either way, I hope you enjoy :)
contra
We had our 1-year wedding anniversary dinner at the highly-acclaimed Contra. The local & seasonal tasting menu did not disappoint, and was beautifully plated as well. I even loved the plates & bowls themselves- so unique! The house-made bread was seriously amazing (we were fighitng over who got the last piece!), and I wish I could recreate it at home! If you are looking for an ambitious, yet satisfying meal featuring contemporary New York cuisine, look no further than Contra. I'm looking forward to trying their newer, more casual restaurant next door, Wildair, as well!