You may have spotted Schmackary’s in Only Murders in the Building Season 3 or frequented the spot for a treat in-between Broadway shows — but on Feb. 1, the iconic Hell’s Kitchen cookie shop headed downtown.
Loud music, laughs, and congratulations echoed through The House of Cannabis in SoHo for the launch of the new Starter X Cookies capsule collection. “ALL CITY.”
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The recently released collaboration is a match made in heaven, as the two businesses are titans in their respective fields. Starter was launched in 1971 and has since changed the sports apparel game forever with licensing deals with every prominent American sports league and more professional sports teams than other brands donned Starter. Not to mention, megastars, including Justin Bieber, LL COOL J, Missy Elliot, Jay-Z, Will Smith, Snoop Dogg, Run DMC, and many more have sported the brand.
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On the other hand, rapper and entrepreneur Berner founded Cookies, whose street credit has made them highly sought-after in the global market.
“ALL CITY” features the Cookies X Starter II jackets. They currently come in black and gray, blue and orange, red and gold, and purple and gold, definitely a design for everyone. The designs and silhouettes are derived from the early ’90s style, combining streetwear, sportswear, and nostalgia, sure to turn heads on the subway.
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After striking up a few conversations with influencers and business owners, we concluded that they projected the collection to see success. The preparation of the carefully thought-out design, with the right timing, as the 90s/Y2K isn’t going anywhere, soon, makes the “ALL CITY” jackets a closet staple.
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The “ALL CITY” collection was enough to keep people talking all night, but the music by Scream Jones and the food by PLNT Burger were the perfect complement to keep the vibes going all night and then some.
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The Cookies X Starter “ALL CITY” capsule collection is selling out fast, so be sure to grab yours for the fall here.
Taraji P. Henson, best known for Hidden Figures and Empire, stars as the central hitwoman of a Boston-based organized crime family in the new film Proud Mary.
I created these bar cookies as an alternative to the apple and pumpkin desserts so popular this time of year. Tart yet sweet, with an oat crust, walnut-brown sugar filling, and a hint of cinnamon and vanilla, they are perfect for early fall, when plums are still in season.
Crust
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup brown sugar
¼ cup oats
1/2 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Filling
5 tablespoons butter, slightly softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup finely ground walnuts
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Topping
7 small plums, diced.
¼ cup brown sugar, for sprinkling
1 tablespoon oats, for sprinkling
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Prepare the crust: In the bowl of a food processor, combine brown sugar, butter, salt, and cinnamon. Process until smooth. Add flour and oats. Pulse until thoroughly combined. Remove mixture onto a lightly floured surface and knead several times to form a smooth dough. Press evenly into the bottom of a square baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes, until a very pale golden brown. Set aside to cool.
Prepare the filling: While the crust bakes, combine butter, brown sugar, walnuts, egg, vanilla, and cinnamon in the food processor bowl (no need to clean the bowl first!) Process until smooth. Spread filling evenly over crust. Add the toppings: scatter diced plums over the filling. Sprinkle on brown sugar and oats.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until filling is set and plums become jelly-like. To store, refrigerate in an airtight container. The flavors taste stronger and more delicious the next day.