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Of Nutella’s storied history — which dates to WWII — the latest entry on its timeline has the potential to drive us all a bit (hazel)nuts. And cocoa.
Our city now boasts its very own Nutella Cafe, a brown-red-yellow space that evokes stepping into a jar of the sweet spread — mouth wide open. Following the smashing success of owner Ferrero International S.A.’s two-story Chicago cafe in May 2017, Manhattan’s opened Wednesday to reports of long lines of patrons braving the cold.
The Union Square outpost is a safe space for the converted to eat treats both familiar (a hazelnut blondie is drizzled with Nutella) and less so (such as clafoutis, a baked pastry that includes chopped hazelnuts and is drizzled with . . . well, you know). A Create Your Own station offers myriad combinations — pick a base like a crepe, Liège-style waffle or oats, then fruit or Nutella filling and a topper — in addition to the set menu.
To balance the winter weather, you might want to check out the hot beverage options as well. Have yours topped with Nutella whipped cream, then add the frozen Nutella pop to your spring calendar.
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Thanks to Jeff Bezos and Andrew “Amazon” Cuomo, Long Island City’s been getting more than a little press this week. But looming HQ2 plans aside, the neighborhood has housed innovators for centuries. It’s also long been an area filled with reasons for outsiders to spend the day.
Portals to LIC’s industrial past are everywhere, including at Gantry State Park, in a former dockyard and known for the remains of its former Pepsi plant. Other outdoor musts include the charming waterfront Socrates Sculpture Park, which, decades ago, grew out of a former abandoned landfill to host both permanent and rotating works of art.
LIC is also a noted food destination, with a mix of cuisines to match any Manhattan neighborhood. Transmitter Brewing is a given for fans of French- and Belgian-style brews, while wine lovers have extra ♥️ for Domaine Bar a Vins, offering city views and easy access to the 7 train. Cap your night with a ferry ride home; just make sure you’re there for final call shortly after 10 p.m.
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