ChikaLicious Dessert Bar
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 995-9511
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- 2nd Avenue
- Directions:
- 6 at Astor Pl; L at 1st Ave
- Best of Citysearch:
- Dessert 2006, Dessert 2005
- Hours:
- Thu- Sun 3:00pm-10:45pm
Editorial Review for ChikaLicious Dessert Bar – by Paul Adams
The Scene
This tiny jewel of a spot is simply decorated with white walls and plate glass. Diners choose between deep banquettes or seats at the bar, which offer a front-row view of the small preparation area and a chance to watch the two chefs as they whip together the elegantly constructed desserts.
The Food
The precious, polished desserts--many involving interesting flavor juxtapositions--are served in multiple courses. Though selections change daily, one might enjoy a lightly sweet brown-sugar panna cotta in a bath of dry prosecco; a delicious, deeply chocolatey tart with red-wine reduction and peppercorn ice cream; and an ethereal fromage blanc cake poised amid crushed ice. A "meal" consists of an amuse-gueule--a tart yogurt sorbet floating in lavender soup, perhaps--followed by one dessert and a petits-fours plate. The dishes are manageable enough that voracious diners may crave more than one.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoFor an additional charge, each dish can be paired with a dessert wine from the house's well-chosen list.
The ExtrasGift certificates are available; call for details.
Where to SitFor groups over four people, head across the street to ChikaLicious Puddin' to enjoy the same quality desserts with a more casual atmosphere.
User Reviews for ChikaLicious Dessert Bar
10/13/2008 Posted by rachelmar
Wonderful, wonderful, divine. I have to recommend, well everything. The homemade cheese Cake were to DIE FOR. The trifle is better than anything you have ever had before. The candies and tarts, oh my! I always go here and I must always come back. Love you ChikaLicious
07/16/2008 Posted by misspanda
I went after work on a Thursday and I was worried I'd have to put my name down and wait a while to be seated but it actually turned out better going right after work (before the after-dinner crowd)...The dessert is delicious and if you have a choice, sit at the bar! It's always hard for me to choose what to get because everything always sounds good. Perfect for a date or if you're going with a friend. I find it more fun if you go without a big group, but that's just me!
Pros: Great portions for the price, unique dessert, friendly staff, fun intimate atmosphere
Cons: long wait if you go after dinner, no RSVP
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