Jackson-heights

jedwan on February 14th, 2010

There’s no mistaking the featured attraction. Bartolo “Buddy” Valastro, pictured on a nearby payphone, is the namesake star of the TLC show “Cake Boss.” He won that moniker with his wedding, birthday, and other specialty cakes, …

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jedwan on February 8th, 2010

There wasn’t much from the old country on offer. Linzer tortes, yes, and Christmas pies (reportedly); from years ago I also remember some very good hamentashen. But this chalet-style storefront seems more inclined toward elaborately …

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