Fortunato Brothers has been displaying tempting cakes in their windows at the corner of Manhattan and Devoe for a very long time, it's a still standing relic of the Italian neighborhood before gentrification, a spot that is still packed with all sorts of people as it's delicious desserts have managed remain popular with the changing times. But until this week, I had never made a trip there myself as long as I've been living here, and it's about time I did.
While service is kind of curt, the rows of home made treats makes up for it. Their light and flaky bow ties, sprinkled with powdered sugar were great. A regional Italian favorite, variations on these fried cookies are also called
We also grabbed a few bright colored treats which we left as a New Years thanks to our evening's hosts including a giant cannoli with neon green pistachios, a sort of cupcake with a cherry on top, and a bright pink confection bound to make little girls go crazy.
I was also most tempted by an adorable New Years Bouche de Noel complete with marzipan toad stools, but we were short cash for it – they do not accept credit cards, so I'll have to save that seasonal delicacy for another time.
But what do you think?