Jacky

OK got the hotel, transportation, show tickets..... NOW....... Where's the BEST cheesecake in NYC? I know you people up there will know where to find it.
Many thanks in advance.

David

I thought Lindy's was way over rated but really enjoyed the piece I had at the Broadway or Brooklyn Diner (don't remember exact name)on approx. W. 59th. That was a couple of yrs ago so I'm only assuming it's still there. Don't let the diner name fool you. They want approximately $12 for a hot dog! Not the typical diner fare we see in the midwest.

Howard

There's no contest--Junior's! And, you're lucky. This legendary Brooklyn cheesecake can now be bought in Grand Central Terminal. And, while you're there, amek sure you tour the refurbished landmark.

xxx

Imagine my disappointment a few months ago when I couldn't find any NY style cheesecake in the Village or SoHo. I did find one place that served California Style (not even sure what that is and I'm from Los Angeles). We finally wound up at Lindy's paying for over-priced cheesecake, but we had to have it.
Make sure to indulge in the hot peanuts on the street corners - they're the best! And you can even bring them home and reheat them in the microwave to relive the NY experience.

AC

Hi Jacky:
I agree with Howard about Junior's cheescake. A trip to their restaurant in Brooklyn for lunch is doable and an experieince(F train to Jay Street--A train to Jay ST-Boro Hall from the west side of Manhattan or 2or 4 train from the East side.)
However, I am also partial to cheesecake from many of the Greek diners all over NYC. Especially with strawberries on top! YUM! Enjoy!

rqf

Junior's makes a good cheesecake but why not purchase a whole cake and have a slice everytime you are in your hotel room. If you ever get to the Upper WEst Side go into Zabar's (80th and Broadway). You can buy a pretty good cheesecake at that location. Now if you want to make your own cheesecake here is a recipe you can try:
2 1/2 pounds cream cheese (I use Philadelphia brand)
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
2 egg yolks
5 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
Heat oven to 475 degrees
In large bowl beat cream cream until light and fluffy
Mix in sugar, flour, salt, beat until smooth.
Add rinds, yolks and whole eggs, one at a time, beating after each until well blended.
Stir in heavy cream, mix only briefly.
Put a crust in bottom of a spring form pan (I usually use crushed graham crackers) Pour in mixture and bake 15 minutes at 475 and then at 200 for another hour. Remove and let cool. Chill before serving. Tough to ruin this cake. If oven temperature is not very even you might find the top of the cake will crack. You can hide it with strawberries (fresh) with a strawberry glaze or with a can of cherry pie filling. Will make a 10 inch cake.

GB

To rqf
I LOVE CHEESECAKE. My father made the best one around, his recipe was similar to yours. However, a tip to avoid the cracks on the top....
put a pan of water in the oven when you are baking your cheesecake and the moisture will surround it while baking. Also, when the cheesecake is done, don't take it out immediately. Just open the oven door a crack and leave it that way for about 5 minutes to let the hot air escape and the cheesecake REST before taking it out.

Caitlin

Another trick to avoid cracking as the cheesecake cools: after you take it out, run a sharp knife around the outside edge next to the pan. Then, when the cheesecake contracts as it cools, the sides won't cling to the pan and make it crack.

maria

Best cheesecake is in Juniors, Brooklyn but you may be able to get a slice or a full cake at Grand Central Station.

Enjoy !!

Dr. Bitterpants

Hands down, the best New York cheesecake are the Rockettes. (Oh, come on! SOMEONE had to say it!)

Does the Stage Deli have good cheesecake anymore? I remember blueberries the size of marbles on a huge slab.

Mark

For cream cheese cake Juniors is the place. For Italian cheese cake there are a couple of places on Arthur Ave. in the Bronx. For me I prefer Italian cheese cake.

Theresa

The cheesecake at the Carnegie Deli is the best, most dense, creamy cheesecake I've ever had. The big difference I've found also is the crust. It's NOT graham cracker; it's a shortbread crust. It's much better!

Anne

I absolutely agree about Juniors. The cheesecake there is to die for!!!! Especially the chocolate one!!!! Thanks for the tip that you can now get it at the Grand Central Terminal.

Anne in Australia

Bob Grant

Ah..., no, no...we're not doing a cooking show here! This isn't the Julia Childs Show!!!