Levain Bakery

Hello,
I wanted to tell you about Levain Bakery, because it truly is one of the most delicious bakeries in Manhattan. Ever since I found out about with my family a couple of years ago, I constantly go there with my friends, when my relatives come to town, or to grab a delicious fresh baked cookie during the cold and wet winter. Of course you can also grab a cookie during the summer, spring, and fall, but there's something special about eating a delicious, chocolatey, melty cookie during the winter in New York City that is just oh-so-special. The owners of Levain Bakery are Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald, and the two of them even made a youtube video giving a little bit of information about the bakery, the cookies, etc. If you are interested in the video, here's the link:
Levain has had their fair share of publicity, too. Pam and Connie were on Bobby Flays TV Show called "Throwdown!", were Bobby Flay finds bakers and chefs around America that are known for one of their famous dishes', and challenges them to a throwdown. He usually surprises the person (or people, in this case), and asks them if they are willing to go against him in a match to see who is better at baking the one dish. Pam and Connie accepted, were judged, and made better chocolate chip cookies than BOBBY FLAY! They were also briefly featured on Oprah for, once again, being one of the best bakeries in Manhattan! If you still aren't sure about going there yet, you should check out their main website:
I suggest ordering some cookies and having a taste test with your friends! It's lots of fun, and the cookies are as rich as cake. My favorite things at the store are the ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookies, and their cinnamon brioches with chocolate chips. What can I say? Once you set foot in that bakery, you stay a sweet tooth forever!
Levain Bakery is located on 167 West 74th Street in NY, NY.