Chef Hong Thaimee of Thaimee, which has locations at the McCarren Hotel & Pool in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and in the East Village, became an Instagram sensation recently thanks to her “magic noodles.” The gluten-free, tea-soaked glass noodles start out blue at the table, but with a squeeze of lime turn a soft purple hue.
In response to the rainbow craze, Little Damage ice cream shop in downtown Los Angeles created its “Unicorn Tears” flavor—an almond charcoal ice cream that’s served in made-to-order black waffle cones, which are also made with almond charcoal. The goth concoction can be topped with a variety of items, including fruity pebbles, coconut, and caramel popcorn.
American Eagle Outfitters celebrated its 40th anniversary at its AE Studio concept store in Union Square in October. The event featured glowing cocktails in branded drink pouches from Peter Callahan Catering.
Pretzel and doughnut walls have become familiar at events, but the wall concept itself is a trend that will continue, according to Toronto-based catering company Eatertainment. The company offers an ombré macaron peg wall, offering vanilla, rose, cotton candy, grapefruit cayenne, and Peruvian chocolate flavors.
