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FLOUR SHOP Photo by William Sonoma If you are need of a Birthday cake this place is a must! Order an explosion cake for the most colorful cake you’ve ever seen or stop in to pick up some mini sweet treats for a mid-day pick me up. 177 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013 TAIYAKI NYC A Japanese ice cream shop known for their soft-serve served up in a fish-shaped cone. 119 Baxter St, New York, NY 10013 DOMINIQUE ANSEL It wouldn’t be a trip to NYC without stopping by Dominique Ansel’s Bakery and trying the original cronut or one of their famous cookie shots! 189 Spring St, New York, NY 10012 DO Photo by DO Embrace the inner child in you at DO where you can eat as much cookie dough as your heart desires! They even have Gluten Free and Vegan options. 550 LaGuardia Place New York, NY 10012 JARS BY DANI What’s better than cake? Cake in a jar! Jars by Dani is a great addition for any event or party. They look just as good as they taste! MISTER SOFTEE Photo by Mister Softee The most famous ice cream food truck! You can’t go wrong with a vanilla chocolate swirl on a cone with rainbow sprinkles. DAILY PROVISIONS Photo by Melissa Hom Looking for the perfect match with your coffee? Look no further! With a choice of either maple, strawberry or cinnamon, the Cruller’s at daily provision are a must! 103 E 19th St New York, NY 10003 VAN LEEUWEN ARTISAN ICE CREAM Photo by Van Leeuwen Artisanal Ice Cream made with the simplest, freshest ingredients. Vegan and Classic flavors available. Be sure to try their Honeycomb Flavor! 61 W Houston St, New York, NY 10012 SHAKE SHACK Photo by Caroline Rodriguez Best known for its burgers and fries, Shake Shack also has frozen custard available. Make sure to order a concrete, frozen custard with mix-ins, which are specialized for each location. 1333 Broadway New York, NY 10018 LEVAIN BAKERY Photo by @julianne_rucker The signature Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie is not only great to taste but also great for your Instagram feed. The crispy outside and gooey center will have you wanting more. 167 West 74th Street, New York, NY 10023 BIG GAY ICE CREAM SHOP Photo by Sideways NY Get creative when it comes to your ice cream cone here! Or just go with one of their signature dips. Either way, you are in for a BIG treat. 61 Grove St, New York, NY 10014 MILKBAR Photo by Milk Bar You can’t go wrong with a cup of cereal milk ice cream from MomoFuko Milk Bar. But if that’s not your style, they have everything from birthday cake truffles to compost cookies that are out of this world. 251 E 13th St New York, NY 10003 COFFEE & CREAM BY ODDFELLOWS Photo by Melissa Hom Want coffee and ice cream? We found the perfect place for you! Try their Wafflegato or the Matchagato. 55 E Houston St, New York, NY 10012 BLACK TAP Photo by Black Tap While their burgers are great too, Black Tap is best known for their giant freakshakes. These freakshakes are extreme milkshakes and come in flavors like Sweet and Salty or Cotton Candy. 529 Broome St, New York, NY 10013 THE DOUGHNUT PROJECT Photo by Lindsay Paulen An everything bagel? Nope. An Everything Doughnut. Too adventurous for you? That’s ok! Try the house favorite which is the Beet Doughnut filled with ricotta whip. 10 Morton Street New York, NY 10014 SOFT SWERVE NYC Photo by @feedyourgirlfriend An ice cream shop with Asian-inspired flavors! Stop in and try their ube purple yam flavor. 85B Allen St, New York, NY 10002 SERENDIPITY 3 Photo by Something Swanky People usually come here for one thing and one thing only. The iconic Frozen Hot Chocolate. Big enough to split even though you may not want to! 225 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022 LADY M Photo by Lady M Cake Boutique Make a stop to Lady M and try their signature Mille Crêpes. 20 thin crepes layered with pastry cream that will melt in your mouth. Feeling adventurous? Try their matcha or chocolate banana flavors. 36 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018 MAGNOLIA BAKERY Photo by Magnolia Bakery Anything you try at Magnolia Bakery is going to be delicious. But their Banana Bread Pudding is on another level. You can even get it in a party size! 401 Bleecker Street and W. 11th Street New York, NY BUTTERCUP BAKE SHOP Photo by Buttercup Bake Shop The perfect place to pick up 100% buttercream cupcakes for you, your kids, friends, and family. They have four locations throughout the city. 973 2nd Ave New York, NY 10022 RELATED PRODUCTS

You’re invited to Afternoon Tea with Jet Set Candy. London is known for their afternoon tea and we want to share with you some of our favorite places to sit, relax and enjoy a cup of tea and wonderful treats while visiting this incredible city. SKETCH What: Modern High Tea with plush pink couches and an Instagram worthy bathroomWhere: 9 Conduit St, Mayfair, London W1S 2XG, UKWhen: Daily from 11:30 am to 4:30 pmCost: Starting from £59 per person  CLARIDGE'S What: Traditional Afternoon Tea Where: Brook St, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR, UK When: Daily sittings at 2:45 pm and 5:30 pm Cost: Starting from £65 per person   THE RITZ What: Traditional Afternoon TeaWhere: 150 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1J 9BR, UKWhen: Daily from 11:30 am to 7:30 pmCost: Starting from £58 per person   CUT What: Modern Afternoon Tea with American classic inspired treatsWhere: 45 Park Ln, Mayfair, London W1K 1PN, UKWhen: Sittings on Monday through Saturday at 2:30 pm and 3 pm and Sundays at 3 pmCost: Starting from £55 per person   PRÊT-À-PORTEA What: Modern Afternoon Tea inspired by a current fashion trend Where: The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL, United KingdomWhen: Daily from 1 pm to 5:30 pmCost: Starting from £45 per person  THE SAVOY What: Traditional Afternoon TeaWhere: The Savoy Hotel, Strand, London WC2R 0EZ, United KingdomWhen: Daily from 1 pm to 5:45 pmCost: Starting From £65 per person   DOMINIQUE ANSEL What: Modern Afternoon TeaWhere: 17-21 Elizabeth St, Belgravia, London SW1W 9RP, UKWhen: Sittings on Thursday through Sunday 2 pm and 4:15 pmCost: Starting from £42 per person    MIRROR ROOM What: Modern Afternoon Tea with an artist inspired menu that includes hand-painted treatsWhere: Rosewood London, 252 High Holborn, Holborn, London WC1V 7EN, UKWhen: Monday through Friday from 2 pm to 5:30 pm, and weekends from 12 pm to 5:30 pmCost: £58 per person MAD HATTERS TEA PARTY What: Modern Afternoon Tea inspired by Alice and WonderlandWhere: 50 Berners St, Fitzrovia, London W1T 3NG, UKWhen: Monday through Saturday 12:30pm to 4pm, Sunday 1pm-5pmCost: Starting from £48 per person   B BAKERY AFTERNOON TEA BUS What: Modern Afternoon Tea on a bus as you get a tour of the cityWhen & Where: 12:30 pm and 3 pm tours depart from 8 Northumberland Avenue12pm, 2:30pm & 5pm tours depart daily from Victoria Coach StationCost: £45 per adult *Cost does not include champagne* RELATED PRODUCTS  

AMBOS MUNDOS HOTEL Photo by Travels in Cuba Stop by Ernest Hemingway’s favorite hotel in Havana and enjoy both a drink and the view from the roof of this historic hotel. 153 Obispo, La Habana, Cuba HABANA VIEJA Photo by Patrik Bergstr Wander the streets to find endless stunning architecture and brightly colored vintage cars on every corner. CASA MIGLIS Photo by Havana Insider Don’t miss enjoying a meal at Casa Miglis, the Swedish-Cuban restaurant in the central Havana home of Swedish filmmaker Michael Miglis. Lealtad, La Habana, Cuba MUSEO NACIONAL BELLAS ARTES DE LA HABANA  Photo by Bencito the Traveller Be sure to visit Museo Nacional Bellas Artes de la Habana to see how massively the island of Cuba has contributed to th arts. Havana, Cuba PARTAGRÁS Photo by Joao Eduardo Figueiredo Cubans are known for their cigars. Take a tour of Partagrás, one of the largest cigar factories to learn more about them. y, Penalver, La Habana, Cuba RIDE IN A CONVERTIBLE TAXI  Photo by Lonely Planet Take a ride in an antique convertible to get yourself from point A to point B.  THE MALECÓN   Take a walk down the Malecón for a beautiful view of the water. The path runs for about 5 miles down the coast.   RELATED PRODUCTS

New York City, the place where bacon, egg, and cheese can be found on every corner and a coffee can be found in everybody’s hand. But did you know NYC has a variety of restaurants to get some equally delicious breakfasts?  MAIALINO Photo by Maialino Located in the Gramercy Park Hotel, Maialino serves out delicious Italian inspired breakfast. If you are looking for more of an extensive menu, plan to go here for your next weekend brunch.  2 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010   RUSS AND DAUGHTERS Photo by Russ and Daughters  Providing you with the stereotypical New York breakfast for over a century. If you are in the mood for an everything bagel with lox and cream cheese, look no further!  179 E Houston St New York, New York 10002  BARNEY GREENGRASS, KING OF STURGEON Photo by Alex Lau  A deli and restaurant located on the Upper West Side serving you sturgeon, Nova Scotia Salmon and much more. This is a perfect place to get a classic New York brunch.  541 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024   BONSIGNOUR Photo by What Sarah Knows  Bonsignour is the perfect place for prepared food, salads, sandwiches and much more. Located in the west village, this small deli is always busy.  35 Jane St, New York, NY 10014  DAILY PROVISIONS Photo by Daily Provisions  Home to the delicious Cruller, Daily Provisions is a great stop for a quick bite to eat. If you want something on the salty side, do not worry, Daily Provisions has a wide variety of breakfast sandwiches to choose from.  103 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003  DOMINIQUE ANSEL KITCHEN Photo by Nooklyn  Different from the Bakery, the Kitchen is a fresh made to order experience. All your items will be made after you order them (including pastries) to ensure excellent quality and taste. The menu is similar to the bakery but offers different options. But if you are on the lookout for the cronut or cookie shot, they are only available at the bakery!  137 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014  COOKSHOP Photo by Sincerely Jenna Marie   Using the freshest ingredients available, Cookshop’s breakfast menu has all your favorite breakfast dishes ranging from crumb cake and muffins to huevos rancheros.   156 Tenth Ave New York, New York 10011   THE DOUGHNUT PLANT Photo by The Doughnut Plant  What is better than a doughnut and coffee for breakfast? Nothing! If you are in the mood for an artisanal handmade doughnut, stop by the Doughnut Plant. Try their Peanut Butter and Banana Cream doughnut or the world’s first crème Brûlée doughnut.  379 Grand Street, New York, NY 10012   JACK'S WIFE FREDA Photo by Jack’s Wife Freda  With locations in the West Village, SoHo and Chelsea, Jack’s Wife Freda has an extensive menu with meals from Israel, South Africa, and New York.  Stop in to try their Rosewater Waffle!  224 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012   THE BUTCHERS DAUGHTER Photo by The Butchers Daughter  A plant-based restaurant with locations in Nolita, West Village, and Brooklyn. The Butchers Daughter menu has a wide variety. You can get anything from French toast to an egg sandwich.  19 Kenmare St, New York, NY 10012    RELATED PRODUCTS

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Lions and giraffes and pyramids, oh my! Pack your camel-riding pants for desert jaunts, evening threads for after dark adventures in Kenya and sunscreen for bikini-clad days in the Seychelles or Mauritius. Moroccan magic may occur. Enjoy these mini musts for our new luggage tag destinations in Africa and The Middle East!