6. Experience Holiday Treats From Different Cultures
Christmas isn’t the same without holiday treats. Yes, mugs of eggnog, candy canes, and gingerbread cookies are traditional Christmas items. But for a Christmassy vibe with a twist, we recommend you try holiday treats from different countries.
Try szarlotka (spiced apple cake) at Syrena in Greenpoint or any Polish bakeries, as well as sugar-dusted chrusciki (deep-fried crispy pastry), or makowiec (poppy-seed cake).
At Italian bakeries (we recommend Arthur Avenue, located in the Bronx), you can grab struffoli (fried dough balls) or rainbow cookies; Café Sabarsky sells a delicious Stollen, a German-origin fruitcake sprinkled with dried fruits, spices, and nuts; at Balthazar, you can try Pavlova, a New Zealand-based dessert with a crispy crust loaded with Chantilly cream.
… sorry, sweet-toothed folks, but you really need to try these Christmas spots!
