Mochidoki Soho
What do you get when you put mochi and ice cream together? Just the most hyped about dessert to ever hit the NYC market—Mochi Ice Cream! Sweet, pillowy, and perfectly bite-sized, Mochi Ice Cream is the ultimate fusion dessert, and there’s no better place to get it in NYC than at Mochidoki’s flagship brick and mortar on 176 Spring Street.
Founded in 2015 by mochi enthusiasts Ken Gordon and Christopher Wong, Mochidoki is known for its whimsical yet refined take on Japanese desserts. Using only thoughtfully sourced, premium ingredients, the shop cranks out a multitude of imaginative flavors, including Black Honey Walnut with kuromitsu (Japanese molasses), Salted Caramel with cracked caramel candy, and the sweet yet savory Apple Miso Caramel. Already tried those? Mochidoki’s team of culinary advisors is always crafting winning combinations, including the new (and highly recommended) Pandan Pistachio. Tropical and floral, this flavor features buttery roasted pistachios and a hint of toasted vanilla for a bite of creamy bliss that makes the trek to Soho worth it all by itself (although I’m also a big fan of their strawberry and black sesame).
The New Pandan Pistachio Flavor
Photo Credits: Mochidoki
But if you’re not feeling the trip to Soho these days, or maybe just live too far away, you’ll be happy to know that Mochidoki also offers nationwide shipping on their website! Delivered with dry ice to keep it fresh, ordering your treats online is a sure way to get your mochi ice cream fix. Still in the city but want to experience Mochidoki on a night out? Both Nobu and Tao offer Mochidoki flavors, meaning you can end your decadent dinner in a setting as luxe as the dessert itself—while experiencing the best of Asian fusion that NYC has to offer.
Shop Mochidoki on their site, https://mochidoki.com/, or keep up with new flavors on their instagram, @mochi_doki.
éclectic Boutique Opening
Kelly Killoren Bensimon with a team of male models at the Grand Opening of éclectic in New York City.
Wednesday Night, éclectic opened their first U.S. boutique on Greene Street in SoHo. éclectic is a Parisian line of jackets, coats, and blazers known for their pioneering use of innovative performance fabrics all expertly tailored in Italy.
Actor Daren Kagasoff, Keytt Lundqvist and Male Supermodel Husband Alex Lundqvist at the Grand Opening of électic in New York.
It’s well placed between The Webster and Tom Dixon on Greene Street just below Grand, and the full collection is on display in a clean, minimalist space. The line is perfect for the guy who travels and needs to go from work to play effortlessly.
Actor Shiloh Fernandez wearing an éclectic jacket at the Grand Opening of the label’s first US location.
Each piece is actively tailored for mobility and breathability, and most are wrinkle-free and water-resistant. Designer and founder, Franck Malegue, flew in from Paris for the event.
Eric Rutherford, Founder and Designer Frank Malegue and model Alex Lundqvist at the opening of éclectic in New York.
Notable attendees included Eric Rutherford, Alex Lundqvist, Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Shiloh Fernandez, Daren Kagasoff, and Taylor Phillips, among others.
Photos courtesy of Rupert Kaldor/BFA.com