A Stolen Sign and a REALLY Expensive Donut

Angelina Bakery’s $300 bomboloni

The sign outside Le Veau d’Or (129 East 60th Street) has been stolen. “The original brass veau d’or plaque was stolen today in broad daylight,” the restaurant shared on its Instagram account, along with a surveillance video. “Any help or info that leads to its return is appreciated, please feel free to share or repost.” The French bistro first opened in 1937 and following a four-year hiatus, was revived this summer by chefs Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr. A police report has been filed but no suspects have been identified, reports Eater.

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Birch Coffee is opening a third location on the Upper East Side (h/t @uesthings), with signage recently going up on First Avenue between 78th and 79th streets (right next to Agata & Valentina). With existing locations at 171 East 88th Street and 134 1/2 East 62nd Street, this will be the brewer’s 14th location in New York (they also have one location in South Korea).

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Casa Tua recently made its NYC debut at the reimagined Surrey Hotel at 20 East 76th Street (at the space formerly home to Café Boulud). The restaurant originally opened in Miami in 2001, quickly becoming a popular celebrity hangout before expanding to Aspen and Paris. The Upper East Side iteration of Casa Tua–”where every meal celebrates the simple pleasures of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine,” they say–has gotten quite a bit of attention since opening in late October, especially from social media influencers. The consensus appears to be positive, with multiple folks saying it’s just as good as the Miami location. Their reservation page says the dress code is “smart and elegant,” adding that “While jackets are not required for men, they are encouraged.” You can learn more here.

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Angelina Bakery is offering a $300 bomboloni exclusively at its Upper East Side location, which opened in October at 1649 Third Avenue (between 92nd and 93rd streets). The mini bakery chain with six locations has gone viral for its treats in the past, particularly for its “burn cakes” and Tissue Bread. Today, they’ve announced their “$300 golden masterpiece, complete with edible ‘diamonds,’ pearls, and 24K gold – all served in a box fit for royalty.” The new item is available at the UES location by preorder only.

 

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