Triathlon Training Just Got A Little Sweeter
Anyone training for a triathlon…how about an Ironman? If so, head to Levain’s Bakery at 167 West 74th Street. Looking, smelling and of course TASTING the 1/2 pound cookies on the Upper West Side (second location in East Hampton) feels like everything but training for a triathlon. However, the founders of Levain’s created the rich hunks of chocolate and butter half baked goodness during Ironman training. After finding the perfect recipe for a serious calorie bomb, they quit their jobs (in banking and fashion) and opened their first location. Ensuring the freshest goods, the bakery donates all of the day’s unsold items to charity for a clean start the next morning. I wouldn’t recommend replacing your powerbars and Gu gels for Levain’s signature Chocolate Chip Walnut 6oz cookie, but it is definitely a good idea to find some balance and enjoy the sweet side of working out!
My favorite Levain’s cookie: Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip ($4)
