April 30, 2009
WJW? Kick it on the Upper West Side, where you can break bread, view biblical art and even walk on water.
5 Amazing as they are, skip the half-pound cookies that Levain Bakery (167 W 74th St between Amsterdam and Columbus Aves; 212-874-6080, levainbakery.com) is known for; you’re here to break bread. The intoxicating smell of artisanal handmade loaves baking in the oven will make you an easy convert. Choose from olive-herb ($6.50) or seeded semolina ($6.50), sourdough boule ($5.25), ciabatta ($4.50) and whole-wheat raisin ($6.75), and don’t forget to share—it’s not like this is your last supper.
April 25, 2009
Just thought you might want to know a little bit about me………
Name: Gina
What’s your sign? Libra
Where did you grow up? Bronx, New York
How long have you lived in New York City? My WHOLE life!!!!!!
How long have you been working at Levain Bakery? I believe for almost 3 years now
What’s your favorite color? Navy Blue
What’s your favorite thing at the bakery? How happy and friendly all the customers are.
Cat or Dog? Cat
If you could be a cookie package, where would you want to be shipped? A farmhouse in Tuscany
What smells the best when it’s in the oven? Scones or the sour cream coffee cake
Chocolate Chip Walnut or Chocolate Chocolate Chip? CCC
What’s your favorite song played at the bakery? I love when we play Lauryn Hill
What’s your least favorite song played at the bakery? I don’t really love Neko Case
If you could be one thing in the bakery, what would you be and why? A customer. I get so jealous when someone comes in with their newspaper or book, gets a coffee and just sits up front enjoying our bakery.
Make a statement that best defines you: La vita e bella!
April 19, 2009
2.) Levain Bakery, 167 W. 74th St.,
at Amsterdam Avenue
“My favorite place to get a treat — their chocolate chip cookies are the best I’ve ever had, anywhere. They’re like little pies, and when they come out of the oven and they’re warm, it’s amazing.”
April 18, 2009
Don has been working at the bakery for a while now and most customers will recognize his bright smile when they come into the bakery. I can not pinpoint the specific amount of time he has been here because he kind of “comes and go’s”. He is an opera singer and has to leave us often for performances all over the country. When he leaves, we are all very sad to see him go but are so happy that he is doing so well pursuing his dream. When he comes back, as he just did this week, we are happy that he can step back into the bakery and it is as if he never left! Welcome back Don!
Name: Don
What’s your sign? Sagittarius
Where did you grow up? Las Cruces, NM
How long have you lived in New York City? Just over 5 years
How long have you been working at Levain Bakery? On and off for 4 ½ years….when I’m not off singing opera
What’s your favorite color? Green
What’s your favorite thing at the bakery? I love the Chocolate chip walnut cookies, a classic
Cat or Dog? Definitely dog but I love cats too, I’m just allergic
If you could be a cookie package, where would you want to be shipped? On a cruise on the QE2, hint, hint.
What smells the best when it’s in the oven? The scones smell like popcorn because of the butter!
Chocolate Chip Walnut or Chocolate Chocolate Chip? CCW
What’s your favorite song played at the bakery? The carwash song by Belle and Sebastian
What’s your least favorite song played at the bakery? I don’t know what it’s called but the chorus is: “we had a great time at your party, the wife and I thank you very much”
If you could be one thing in the bakery, what would you be and why? The oven, because I’m a total hottie
Make a statement that best defines you: Just One!?!
April 17, 2009
The Levain Bakery Wainscott location will open for the season this Friday, April 17th at 8am!
Spring Hours are
Friday 8am – 5pm
Saturday 8am – 5pm
Sunday 8am – 1pm
We will open 7 days on Friday June 26th. Hope to see you there!
April 11, 2009
Katie is the newest member of our gang. She has been at the bakery for about 3 months and in New York City for only about 4 months, but she has already fit into our “family” so well. Most days, you will see Katie behind our retail counter with her big smile and very gracious, bubbly attitude. She’s great at keeping the retail area looking its absolute best and loves helping out whenever she can with anything else.
Name: Katie
What’s your sign? Virgo
Where did you grow up? Phoenix, AZ
How long have you lived in New York City? 4 1/2 months
How long have you been working at Levain Bakery? 3 months
What’s your favorite color? Yellow
What’s your favorite thing at the bakery? Pumpkin Spice Bread
Cat or Dog? I love them equally
If you could be a cookie package, where would you want to be shipped? To my grandma in Phoenix. I got my sweet tooth from her.
What smells the best when it’s in the oven? Scones
Chocolate Chip Walnut or Chocolate Chocolate Chip? Chocolate Chip Walnut
What’s your favorite song played at the bakery? Freedom- George Michael
What’s your least favorite song played at the bakery? Tusk- Fleetwood Mac
If you could be one thing in the bakery, what would you be and why? Can I be the smell when you walk in? I think that it is the most loved thing in the bakery.
Make a statement that best defines you: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi
April 4, 2009
I knew Lauren was the perfect fit for the bakery the minute she came in for her interview. With her bright smile and very enthusiastic attitude she “wowed” us all instantly. She is a talented baker who is very creative and lots of fun to have around. Along with working production, she helps me with mostly everything that goes on the bakery.
What fascinates me the most is that even on a hectic Saturday, when we are baking all day long, she always manages to look so stylish and neat. (I could probably use a few pointers on that topic!J)
Name: Lauren
What’s your sign? Cancer
Where did you grow up? Lenox, Massachusetts
How long have you lived in New York City? Since September ‘07
How long have you been working at Levain Bakery? Almost 1 year!
What’s your favorite color? Gray, with an “a” or an “e”
What’s your favorite thing at the bakery? The people I work with. And the endless supply of freshly- brewed coffee
Cat or Dog? My no.1 dog for life, Zen
If you could be a cookie package, where would you want to be shipped?
Portland, Oregon
What smells the best when it’s in the oven? The scones…they remind me of Sunday morning breakfasts
Chocolate Chip Walnut or Chocolate Chocolate Chip? Whole wheat walnut raisin roll
What’s your favorite song played at the bakery? Lovely day by Bill Withers
What’s your least favorite song played at the bakery? Sweet Surrender by Sarah McLachlan
If you could be one thing in the bakery, what would you be and why?
I would be sitting on the bench outside in the sun
Make a statement that best defines you: “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be” Abraham Lincoln
