RICE IS NICE... Especially Rice Pudding
Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 10:53PM Or Pudding for Two....
It's not everyday that I can say " I have a great pudding place to recommend". In fact, I've never said it before - but I am saying it now. For anyone who has had one too many cupcakes in the last few years - I have an unbelievable alternative. I know the entire free world is obsessed with cupcakes - but try something different for a change... I promise you will thank me.
Rice to Riches in Nolita (North Of Little Italy)is a time warp to your childhood when your grandmother made pudding after school - okay was that just me? In any case - everyone loves pudding and we never get a chance to eat it.
Rice to Riches makes over 20 kinds of pudding. Think of a flavor - they have it. Chocolate Chip Rice Pudding - check. Rum Raisin Rice Pudding - they have it. Eggnog Rice Pudding - they have it! You get my point. They change all the time so you can check the website for availability if you are truly anal.
On my last visit I had chocolate chip - one friend had plain (sort of boring - but the equivalent for the friend who always gets vanilla ice cream!) and another friend had Eggnog .. amazing!
While the price is not cheap - $5 is the smallest serving size. They will only give you two flavors if you opt for the slightly larger $7.50 size. (that is kind of cheap - but I'll let them slide it is so good). There are several sizes that lead up to the jagunda size that serves 10 people for $35!
The pudding is truly gourmet using the finest ingredients. Lets just say - this is NOT non-fat.. but you have to splurge sometimes. As if that wasn't enough - the serving container is truly unique and comes with a lid and spoon to take home which is microwavable - so if you consider future use - the pudding is almost free!
** side note - the website is over the top for a pudding place - check it out to find the interactive surprises!
37 Spring Street
between Mott and Mulberry St,
New York City - 212.274.0008