Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy
An item was noticeably missing when we stopped by the just-opened Cinnabon/Carvel combo shop at 430 E. 14th St. in February.
An inventory of the cakes fridge revealed favorites such as Fudgie the Whale — but no Cookie Puss!
On a return visit, we were happy to see Tomas (above) with a handmade Cookie Puss, a beloved Carvel creation that dates to the 1970s.
Per Carvel lore, this cake is a fictional space alien who hails from Planet Birthday, complete with cookie eyes and an ice cream cone for a nose. (Did you not drop acid as a 10 year old?)
The Cookie Puss, perfect for birthdays, retails for $37.99 in store and feeds approximately 10 people or one really stoned person.
The store manager, Pradip, says you can call to preorder or just come in and pick one up from the fridge.
"Cooky Puss" was also the debut single from the Beastie Boys in 1983, and the first release featuring Ad-Rock. The lyrics are all — don't sue! — satirical references to the other Cookie Puss. Listen here. (Yeah, those lyrics aren't really suitable for work.)
I hope they also have Fudgie the Whale in the store.
ReplyDeleteToday is Bogo Wednesday. Soft Serve ice cream only, buy one get another one for free. Carvel is giving Ralph's a run for its money on Avenue A. Maybe!
DeleteNot a fan. Hope it goes away. No more chains.
ReplyDeleteTechnically a franchise and not a chain and there will be plenty of us to keep them around
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