We love our fancy espresso machine in the test kitchen, we love grinding coffee and we love pulling a beautiful shot with just-right crema. We love it all dearly, but sometimes you want things to be slightly more straightforward. In those times @Carina Finn is wild about a shakerato made with instant espresso and a touch of condensed milk.

A dessert topping all-timer from @Carina Finn: Here’s how you make espresso-infused magic shell for all your sundae desires.

Semma was on our list of the Best New Restaurants of 2022 and in April 2024, it’s still booked out almost every day! Chef Vijay was kind enough to show us how he makes a handful of South Indian staples, including idli.

That final drizzle of olive oil 🫠 📍 L’Industrie, Brooklyn

Za'atar, labneh, and buttery flaky pastry — that's just one of the exquisite pastries that draws big lines and deeply devoted fans at Librae, one of NYC's most creative bakeries. Video by @noreen #nycfood #nycbakery