Knicks mania sweeps nyc: from kylie jenner to empire state lights
Blue and orange are officially the colors of New York City, thanks to a surge of Knicks fever following their fourth NBA Finals victory. Even celebrities are getting in on the action – Kylie Jenner recently snapped a stack of the coveted Knicks-themed dot cakes from Butterfield Market on the Upper East Side.
The city is drowning in knicks-obsessed snacks
The frenzy extends far beyond Madison Square Garden, with game-after-game watch parties erupting in impromptu street festivals. And it’s not just the games; the culinary landscape is being completely overtaken by Knicks-themed treats. From swirling bagels to pizza logos and Zabar’s smoked salmon in playful packaging, the city’s restaurants and delis are struggling to keep up with the demand.
A taste of the victory
We sent our writers on a mission to sample the best – and most outrageous – Knicks-inspired food offerings popping up across the five boroughs. Here’s what they discovered:
Have a bagel: a blue & orange start
Hannah Jackson started her day with a vibrant Knicks bagel from Have A Bagel in Williamsburg. “The guy behind the counter immediately asked if I was a fan – I stammered out a ‘yes,’ and he threw in a free one!” she reported. “It tasted like a regular bagel, but with a serious dose of spirit.”
E.a.t.: black-and-white elevated
Lilah Ramzi raved about E.A.T.’s Knicks cookies, calling them “the ideal New York treat, given their black-and-white base.” These orange and blue cookies are moist, slightly doughy, and undeniably decadent – a price tag to match the hype, naturally. (Let’s be honest, Zabar’s viral $23 ham & cheese was three years ago!).
Noa bakery: cinnamon roll chaos
P. Claire Dodson found a simple, yet satisfying, Knicks cinnamon roll at Noa Bakery. “It’s really just their beloved cinnamon roll, but with blue and orange food coloring,” she noted, “and it turned my mouth blue! Let’s go, Knicks!”
Saint street cakes: a limited-edition rush
Alex Jhamb Burns highlighted Saint Street Cakes’ rapid response to the Knicks’ success.