"Little treat culture defined by this news organization as the habit of indulging in small luxuries is most certainly in the running for phrase of the year. But where can they be found and which ones are worth your hard-earned dollars? Here are the three parameters for what counts as a little treat. One, you don't need a reservation to get it. Two, it costs under $20. Three, little treats don't have leftovers. Here are some of our favorites:"
"I'm Luke Fortney, and my favorite little treat of all time is the currant roll at Trinidad Golden Place. Trinidad Golden Place is a Trinidadian bakery that also sells Chinese food, and for years, people have been lining up right at 3 p.m. when the currant rolls come out of the oven. For a few dollars, you get a tender rolled pastry with jammy currant inside. There's so many bakeries that sell currant rolls, but for me, this is the one to beat."
"I'm Becky Hughes, and I know that Steve's Authentic key lime pie in Red Hook is not a secret. My favorite thing to get there is called the Blondie Swingle. It's a miniature key lime pie that they freeze on a popsicle stick. They spread raspberry puree across the top and they dip it in white chocolate. The combination of the graham cracker crust and the salty white chocolate and the tart, tart filling it is so good."
Little treats are defined by three parameters: no reservation required, cost under $20, and no leftovers. Salty Lunch Lady offers a daily slice of cake described as tart, sweet, light, and airy, avoiding saccharine one-note flavors. Trinidad Golden Place sells currant rolls—tender rolled pastries with jammy currant—often drawing lines at 3 p.m. for a few dollars. Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pie in Red Hook serves the Blondie Swingle, a miniature frozen key lime pie on a popsicle stick topped with raspberry puree and white chocolate, combining graham crust, salty white chocolate, and tart filling. Fong On in Chinatown makes silken tofu pudding with a soft, slippery texture.
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