What You See in Sunset Park: Bearskin Rug Birthday Cake

This comes courtesy of Gran Via on 5th and 46th. I figured we could all use something a little silly after the weekend's events.

Blue Sky on 5th Avenue

The incredibly blue sky makes the buildings look crisp, just like the air tunneling down 5th Avenue. If there was ever a reason to interrupt your walk down 5th Avenue with a visit to Gran Via for a cafe con leche and some donuts...this weather would be it!

Everyone Calls Me the Shark

My Spanish is anything but polished, but I think we're missing a letter N in the middle.

However, that's not what drew me to this cake. At first I thought it was a mermaid, but then I realized it was just a naked lady in a netted sheath. I only took one photo, but there's also a little man inside the shark's mouth. This is such a fun cake - so much better than Sponge Bob and Dora and Mickey. It's in the window of Angel's Bakery at 39th and 5th. You can get a decent croissant with cheese there. For my cravings, however, I prefer La Gran Via's Pan de Zanahoria. The one without the frosting. So good. They also hand out samples once in a while. Even better!