Name:  Diana Forman

What’s your sign?  Capricorn 

Where are you from originally?  Germantown, NY

How long have you lived in New York City?  1.25 years

How long have you been working at Levain Bakery?       2 months

What brought you to NYC and the bakery?  The prospects of success in the big city and making delicious things with fun people.

What’s your favorite thing at the bakery:

To eat?  Whole Wheat Raisin Walnut Rolls

To do?  Make delicious things.

If you could be a cookie package, where would you want to be shipped?  Paisley Park, the White House, the Taj Mahal

What smells the best when it’s in the oven?  The pizzas.  Everything.

Favorite cookie or other bakery item?  Warm Oatmeal Raisin Cookies…man oh man.

If you could be one thing in the bakery, what would you be and why?  I would be a Walnut Sticky Bun - I’d have Monday through Friday off and Oprah would give me props and make me famous. 

What’s your favorite song played at the bakery?  The weird one that starts “Brothers and Sisters… Brothers and Sisters…”

Cat or Dog?  Dog!  But I just got a kitten named Trudy two days ago.

What’s your favorite color?  Black, of course.

Make a statement that best defines you:  “Not that bigguva deal!”

We are very happy to announce that we now accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express cards at our New York City location.  Now everyone can come down and grab a cookie without having to hit the bank first.

Check out the new article about Levain Bakery in Modern Baking

Levain Bakery…a little bakery with a big presence

Oct 1, 2009 12:00 PM, by Katherine Martin, chief editor

“With the good fortune of being written up in numerous travel guidebooks and being showcased several times on the Food Network, this 500-sq.-ft. bakery is a go-to destination for thousands visiting New York City.”

Why should you have all the fun chowing down on our scrumptious baked goods?  Bring down your best friend – and we don’t mean the one you call up for last minute fashion tips – to share in the bounty.

Dogs aren’t allowed in the bakery, but they are always welcome to stop by for a tasty (and did we mention FREE) treat.  Now you can both reward yourselves after a nice long walk or run.   We will be taking pictures of our regular canine compatriots for the blog. 

Come down and get featured today!

Foozle & Bandit 

This doggie blog post is about two of the cutest little rascals we have ever seen.  They constantly follow their noses to Levain from over 14 blocks away, and try to make it over to the bakery even if not their owner’s intended destination.

The owner, Christina, has brought these delightful bundles of energy down for over two years!  Come rain or shine, they faithfully wait outside, and even have their own personal umbrella set up.

We know you love reading our blog, so check out our first ever monthly newsletter.  Each month we will update you on new offerings at the bakery, snack suggestions for the season, and whatever else we have cooking. 

If you missed this month’s edition, never fear!  All of our newsletters can be seen here:

View our ARCHIVE

Come see us for cookies, milk and Kahlua all while helping fight hunger through once again is hosted by and benefits the Food Bank For New York City and Share Our Strength next Saturday night, October 11th 9pm – midnight!  We are proud and excited to be a part of this second annual event.  Check out the event and buy your tickets now at http://www.nycwineandfoodfestival.com/2009/

For a preview of things check out Metromix http://newyork.metromix.com/restaurants/essay_photo_gallery/what-to-eat-at/1496935/content

See you Saturday!

One of our favorite cheerleaders is all ready for school in her new uiform!  And she has the voice to back her up, as anyone who has ever heard Tallulah asking for her treat knows!

Reggie waiting patiently for his favorite scone.  As many of you already know our delicious scones have many canine and feline fans as well as human fans!  Reggie usually comes by on weekend mornings after his run in the park and waits so sweetly until we have time to come see him.

We knew Sinead first as a customer in our Wainscott shop, but this year we got her on the other side of the counter and she has been amazing!  We are hoping that in the Fall, when we close for the season in Wainscott, that, when Sinead is not in school, she will be on West 74^th Street!

Name:  Sinead Keirans

What’s your sign:  Pices

Where did you grow up?  New York City

What is your favorite color?  Green

What is your favorite thing at the bakery?  Scones

Cat or Dog?  Cat

If you could be a cookie package, where would you want to be shipped?  Australia

Chocolate chip walnut or chocolate chocolate chip?  Chocolate Chip Walnut

What is your favorite song played at the bakery?  Let it Be

If you could be one thing in the bakery, what would you be and why?  A cookie, everyone likes cookies

This is why we love making cookies!  Thank you for sharing, you made our day.

Dear Levain Bakery Staff,
 
I’m attaching a photo of my two nephews, Frank and Aidan, after they finished eating one of your chocolate chip cookies. They said they were the best chocolate chip cookies in the world and I agree!
 
Thank you for caring so much about good food and making our lives a little sweeter!
Laura Galante