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On a recent ride through Hoboken, the supposed birthplace of baseball, I passed a line of people that lasted two blocks long. Much to my horror they were waiting for dessert. Not just any dessert, but those baked by The Learning Channel's "Cake Boss." In its 4th season, the reality show has obviously had a dramatic effect on the store's popularity. Curious about the folk standing single file, I stopped and inquired. Not only was the average wait to enter the bakery 2.5 hours, but most of those waiting were tourists just in town for a snack.
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There are few things I would wait 2+ hours for, and a better than average cannoli is not one of them. Standing on the sidewalk for a couple of hours because the family in front has an addiction to reality TV and dessert is ridiculous. Period. Full stop. This place isn't for locals anymore; neither are the prices.
Still craving a cannoli and other damn good Italian-American desserts? Head towards Journal Square and treat yourself to Monteleone's Bakery. Half the price, minus the wait and silly Americans looking for a photo and a dose of "reality." More importantly, it's just as good (if not better), without all the inconveniences.
For future reference, all posts entitled "(chow)down" will chronicle reviews of local eateries found on the converging streets of JC.
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Carlos wasn't for local even before the show. Their pastries/cookies always sucked. The bakery in the heights on Congress is way better. Granted the cakes they make are esthetically pleasing but the cake itself and the FONDANT taste like dook.
ReplyDeleteI lovvvveee the cakes at Carlos's bakery...especially the italian cannolie cake..mmm. But, to bad I can no longer buy it without waiting forever to get it! I guess its good for him...but not for the ones that used to go thr as regular customers..:( It was nice knowing ya Carlos Bakery.
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