Macaulay Cake Walk

Maria Devikumar, Jemi Jacob, Maridalia Martinez, Swathi Mummini, Irene O’hare, Jane Shaji

We strolled down Columbus Avenue in search of a perfect treat to satisfy our craving. The busy avenue led us to our first attraction, the well known, Magnolia Bakery. As we smelled the sugary goodness, we knew we wanted to explore the sweetness Columbus Avenue had to offer. In a few short steps from Magnolia, we stumbled upon a quaint little coffee shop, with the alluring name of the Sensuous Bean. The smell of coffee from outside drew us in to the tiny shop with more variety of coffee beans than you can imagine. Craving for more coffee, we made our way back to 67th street to find a unique organic coffee spot called Café Saint Honore. Traveling on this sweet journey we learned that we could never go wrong with sugar and organic, and small cafes offer a cozy feel for a better value.
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Magnolia’s Bakery

Baruch College: Justin Koyithara, Maria Kamenetskaya, Adam Hashemi, Jordanna Winfield, Linda Haviv, Katie Pisano

Brooklyn: Angel Mak

What did we do?
-We gave one option of great food to get when you get hungry around the Macaulay Building

Why did you choose it?
-We heard it has the greatest cupcakes anywhere and so we thought since we’re so close, we might as well go.

What did you learn?
-Magnolia has amazing cupcakes that are so moist and scrumptious that almost everyone around 67th street loves.

Macaulay Cake Walk

Maria Devikumar, Jemi Jacob, Maridalia Martinez, Swathi Mummini, Irene O’Hare, Jane Shaji
We strolled down Columbus Avenue in search of a perfect treat to satisfy our craving. The busy avenue led us to our first attraction, the well known, Magnolia Bakery. As we smelled the sugary goodness, we knew we wanted to explore the sweetness Columbus Avenue had to offer. In a few short steps from Magnolia, we stumbled upon a quaint little coffee shop, with the alluring name of the Sensuous Bean. The smell of coffee from outside drew us in to the tiny shop with more variety of coffee beans than you can imagine. Craving for more coffee, we made our way back to 67th street to find a unique organic coffee spot called Café Saint Honore. Traveling on this sweet journey we learned that we could never go wrong with sugar and organic, and small cafes offer a cozy feel for a better value.

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To Eat or Not to Eat…

To Eat or Not to Eat (Click here to watch our Video)

Three Questions:

1) We decided to create a documentary-type short film about two neighbors who have different eating habits and which choice is the better one.

2) Eating right is an important issue worldwide and some people neglect the fact that some foods if consumed in large quantities or too much will result if malignant consequences.

3) We learned that there is a broad variety of foods and that food is prevalent everywhere and it is a necessity in life although certain foods may be better than others.

By:

Dan Carabas( Baruch College),

Jonathan You (Baruch College),

Regina Fojas (Queens College),

Sandra Chiu (Baruch College).

Review of Magnolia Bakery

Qikun Tan, Sara Wong, Raymon Ang, Christna Christodoulou

We reviewed Magnolia Bakery as customers. We tasted a few of their baked goods and drinks and observed the atmosphere.

Magnolia Bakery is a well known establishment and we wanted to introduce it to new comers to the area and people who have not heard of it.

We learned that the city is full of rich food and some of the best baked goods can be found in a deceivingly quaint looking storefront.

Magnolia Bakery: Making Cupcakes and Helping Haiti

Magnolia Bakery

The Delectable Display at Magnolia

Our group, including Norrell Edwards, Julia Agee, and Briar Cromartie, investigated the Magnolia Bakery at 69th St and Columbus. We decided to find out if the cupcakes are worth the hype, and along the way we learned something about the business’s effort to support Red Cross Relief in Haiti.

*What did we do? We walked from the Macaulay building to Magnolia Bakery, enjoying the snowy scenery. At the bakery, we purchased two cupcakes, and performed an objective, analytical test on the quality of the cupcakes and the relation of cupcake deliciousness to cupcake reputation. Despite our small sample size, we suspect the rumors are true. The cupcakes rock.

* Why did we choose it? We chose it because, like most adolescents, we love cupcakes. Except Briar, he didn’t have one. He claims this is not a result of cupcake hatred. He suggest we perform a similar experiment at “Sugar” and compare results. This is a possibility for future research.

* What did you learn? We learned, first of all, that we still like cupcakes, especially at Magnolia Bakery. But, perhaps more importantly we discovered that Magnolia is supporting Red Cross Relief efforts in Haiti. For ever $3 cupcake purchased, $1 is donated to the Red Cross in Haiti. So far, they have raised over $5,000.

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Photos of Norrell and Julia with cupcakes:

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Video from Inside of the Store:

Magnolia Bakery

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UMapper

On the Beaver Trail…for FOOD

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Collaborative efforts of: Benny Wong, Baruch Tabanpour, Ronald Ademaj, Samira Khan, Adam Dikker
We went to several different eateries and searched for exquisite cuisine.
We chose to do this because we are proud BEAVERS. Go CITY!!!!!
We learned how to use google maps and embed them in websites!!

Magnolia

From Baruch: Sophie Chen Shirley Cheung Claudia Ho Vera Verba

We explored Magnolia Bakery on Columbus Ave at 69 street to discover the many wonders that are made for New York City’s taste buds. We chose this because this is a bakery that is popularly known and mentioned in movies and TV shows such as Sex and The City and The Devil Wears Prada. We learned that cupcakes can bring together New Yorkers after a horrible snow storm. Magnolia

67th Street Project

Christina G. on Dipity.

Our group made an interactive time line based on the important events that occurred throughout the Magnolia Bakery’s history in Manhattan. A couple of our group members have walked past the bakery’s locations and wanted to learn more about the store. We learned how to use dipity.com, and research the important events in a business’ history. We also learned about how Magnolia Bakery was a forefront in the cupcake craze and how it is still successful today.

Christopher Toscano, Bianca Cardaci, Kaitlyn Kelly, Oleg Shayko, Christina Gioeli – College of Staten Island