Barbiemania hits Westchester with cake pops, lattes, margaritas
Barbie has always been an attention grabber — after all, how many women can say they've had careers as fashion models, nurses, flight attendants, ballerinas, dentists, Army medics, astronaunts and paleontologists — all while wearing high heels, maintaining a perfectly-styled dream house, and sporting expertly coiffed hair?
But now, the blonde bombshell, whose first live action movie comes out July 21, can be found celebrated throughout Westchester with all kinds of treats in honor of her big debut, everything from margaritas to cake pops to lattes and cookies.
If you're one of those who's hopped on the Barbiemania train (and has found themselves suddenly raiding their closet to find something pink), the following nine spots are for you.
Cake Pops, Patty Pops, Pelham
Sure you can find other pink cake pops throughout the county but the ones churned out by Patty Lambrou-Kalagnomas, the owner of Patty Pops, are the official ones served at the Malibu Barbie Cafe at South Street Seaport which has been decked out to resemble 1970s Malibu (the pop-up is in New York until Sept. 15). The ones at Patty Pops are chocolate cake with melted white chocolate (colored pink!) with sprinkles and sparkles though Lambrou-Kalagnomas is always mixing up flavors and designs. In the shop this week: Funfetti vanilla, chocolate Oreo, lemon, pina colada and Nutella. 321 Fifth Ave., 347-409-3084, pattypops.com
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Pink Margarita, Jack's Bar & Restaurant, Eastchester
Join the Barbiemania with a pink margarita featuring fresh housemade raspberry syrup (to get the right Barbie color!), topped with cotton candy (from Bronxville's Candy Rox). Plus how can you resist the Barbie inspired toothpick featuring a pink heel on the bottom? 219 Main St., 914-652-7650, jackseastchester.com
Barbie Bonbon latte, Araras Coffee & More, White Plains
Pink condensed milk, espresso, ice, whipped cream, more milk and sprinkles form the Barbie Bonbon latte at this woman-owned Brazilian coffee shop where you'll also find Brigadeiro bites, Brigadeiro Barbie and glitter alfajores. Owners Celina Bredemann and Liz Marina Cardozo have gotten lots of inspiration from the movie and are having fun creating new products. 408 Mamaroneck Ave., 914-831-5439, ararascoffee.com
The Barbie Playhouse, The Bedford Playhouse, Bedford
Naturally a movie theater showing "Barbie," would go all out with a cocktail created just for her (and other pink ladies!). Made with vodka, lemonade and a splash of grenadine, you can also get it in a non-alcholic version. The drink is available at Bambi's Bar starting July 20 and will be available through the run of the film. Bring a friend for "Friendsday Wednesday" on July 26 and enjoy one — or two! Wearing pink is optional. 633 Old Post Road, Bedford, 914-234-6704, bedfordplayhouse.org
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Barbie Personal Cake, Ice Cream Social, White Plains
Barbie could eat this and never gain an ounce. The rest of us mere mortals? That's another story. But — emphasis on but — it's summertime so what's wrong with treating ourselves to something sweet? This decadent dessert is layered with vanilla cake, strawberry and unicorn ice cream and tossed with pink and gold star sprinkles. 481 Mamaroneck Ave., 914-358-4323, icecreamsocialwp.com
Sugar cookies, The Poppery, Mount Kisco
Alexa DiPaterio has always been creative with her dessert creations. Now, along with cake pops and other goodies, she's got a sugar cookie with a ponytail that perfectly captures Barbie's image. 255 N Bedford Road, 914- 218-8447, the-poppery.com
Cakes, Cookies, Cupcakes, The Snackery, Rye
The Snackery, known for its retro snacks, is going all out for Barbie Friday and Saturday with lots of pink items including cakes, cookies (think the traditional black and white with two shades of pink!), cupcakes and more. On Saturday you may even get a special treat when you stop by between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. 64 Purchase St., 914- 481-1636, snackerybakeshop.com
Pink Cookie Monster Ice Cream, Longford's Ice Cream, Rye
Vanilla ice cream (dyed pink) with chocolate chip cookies and sprinkles make up this fun flavor, available at Longford's this weekend in honor of the Barbie movie. There are also Barbie-themed ice cream cakes. 4 Elm Pl, 914-967-3797, longfordsicecream.com
Cake Jars and Pink Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Sammie, Blondery, Peekskill
The world seems to have officially turned hot pink and it's no different at this Peekskill bakery where you'll find Barbie-inspired cake jars featuring lemon cake, a strawberry blondie, lemon cream and sparkly pink sugar cookie crumble. There's also pink sugar cookies and a pink sugar cookie ice cream sammie. But go soon: They're only available this weekend. 922 Main St., 914-488-6168, blondery.com
Jeanne Muchnick covers food and dining. Click here for her most recent articles and follow her latest dining adventures on Instagram @lohud_food or via the lohudfood newsletter.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Pretty in pink: 9 Westchester NY eateries go all out for Barbie
