The cuisine of Northern Europe, especially the casual, currywurst class of continental comfort good, has been cutting edge for several years now-- appearing early in such foodie cult destinations as East LA's Würstküche (City Present February 2011) and in the sudden appearance of Dutch restaurants on gentrifying blocks, and Danish dishes on hipster menus....

Lite Bites, Pretzels, Restaurant, Take Away

Bakery, Lite Bites, Pretzels, Restaurant

The City Present favors gourmet takes on snacks and casual foods. So when we heard of the opening of Sigmund pretzel bakery on the Lower East Side, we knew we had to make a special trek. It was definitely worthwhile. This year-old gourmet pretzelteria, on quiet street in Alphabet City, is an essential stop....

Coffee, Lite Bites, Pretzels