After eating cake, scones, and peanut butter bars at Baked, we needed to work up an appetite for our next stop on the Brooklyn Bakery tour, Sweet Melissa Patisserie. We walked 1.6 miles between the two locations, taking us from the slightly rundown area of Red Hook into the more wealthy and established area of [...]
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by on October 11th, 2006
A trendy bakery that lives up to the hype. Good pastries, relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Worth going to, even if it is a bit out of the way.
by on October 5th, 2006
Anne Haigh of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review picked Tea Sweets from Amai as a “standout product” from the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City. Ms. Haigh writes:
“Tea Sweets, by Amai Tea & Bake House (www.amainyc.com). Made with wholesome, natural ingredients (tea leaves and spices), adventurous flavors (lemongrass & ginger, Earl Grey & currant) [...]
by on September 11th, 2006
Amai will be featured at Henri Bendel’s Tea Trunk Show this week from Monday, August 28 to Sunday, September 3, 2006. As you walk in the front door of this famous 5th avenue department store, you will see Amai’s Tea Sweets and Botanical Brownies for sale.
This is the first time our new, red gift-box [...]
by on August 27th, 2006
It has been one month since the Fancy Food Show, and I’m just now finding the time to write about my experience. A lot has happened thanks to the show, keeping me very busy over the last few weeks. Attending the show was quite different than exhibiting in it. As an observer last year I [...]
by on August 8th, 2006
Last week Amai held its very first Tasting Party. The goal was to get feedback on our products and meet people who have supported us through Lovescool since we began. At the end of last year I put up a notice calling for taste-testers willing to volunteer their time. It took us until May to [...]
by on May 28th, 2006
The New York Culinary Festival will be held this weekend from Friday, May 19 to Sunday, May 21 at the UnConvention Center. This isn’t your average food show or market; it truly is a festival, with live entertainment featured on 5 different stages. There is something for everyone:
STAGE #1 features live music and award presentations.
STAGE [...]
by on May 18th, 2006
The Champagne Wishes Valentine’s Day sale is on!
by on February 1st, 2006
Pastry chefs from New York City were asked to create gingerbread houses inspired by the animals they love.
by on December 2nd, 2005
After over nine months of planning, and a lifetime of waiting, my trip to Japan is finally here.
by on October 28th, 2005
