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I would do a traditional Belgian liege waffle. It is time consuming (they use yeast in the batter). But the waffles are delicious and really need no topping - however some ice cream or chocolate sauce would also be nice.

I know they recently posted on The Kitchn a recipe.

Also didn't serious eats just post brownie waffles?

add a second of Steelhead Diner - probably one of the best meals I've had in Seattle. Unfortunately, can't really remember some of the other places I've been too. But I go every year, so looking forward to some new recs.

I'm on the bandwagon for Blue Marble & Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory.

Trois Pommes Patisserie in Park Slope on 5th Avenue. They made my ice cream wedding cake last year and it was amazing.

Have you had Uncle Louie G's? it's good, but not as good as the three above.

Also Jacques Torres now has an ice cream shop in Dumbo, have yet to try it.

My husband has ordered from Northern Brewer and they have a large selection. If you want a brick and morter store, there is one in Northport on Long Island. Worth the trip if you have a car/zipcar, it's about a 60-90 minute (depending on traffic) drive from the city.

There is also Picket Fence on Courtelyou

The most amazing truffle at Tartufo a little shop in Leuven, Beglium. The shopkeeper runs the show himself. The chocolates are made in the back in the kitchen with a little storefront/showcase and the chocolates were just to die for.

I also recently made the "oreos" from FN magazine, but used dark chocolate cocoa powder and dipped them in semi-sweet chocolate. It was heaven.