Serendipity3, Manhattan's beloved ice cream parlor, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. To mark the event Stephen Bruce, one of its founders, has collected mouth-watering recipes for the restaurant's best desserts, as well as tidbits of gossip from his years of serving stars. The book's color photographs and lighthearted design capture the eclectic splendor of the Upper East Side destination, which serves up such favorites as Mississippi Mud Cake, Aunt Buba's Sand Tarts and Ftatateeta's Toast. A whole chapter is devoted to the most lavishly praised dessert, Frrrozen Hot Chocolate, along with its many variations. As for the gossip, Bruce provides glimpses of Marilyn Monroe, wearing only a trench coat and eating Fudge Pie, and reveals that Sylvester Stallone was turned down for a waiter position because his astrological sign didn't meet the owners' approval. 6pcs per case
