Halloween passed this year shrouded in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The streets of lower Manhattan were truly spooky — pitch black and silent. For those looking to salvage some part of this holiday, perhaps with weekend celebrations as soon as the power returns, here are some fabulous Halloween candy and treats around the city that will satisfy your ghoulish cravings.
Body Parts Halloween Lollipops from Dylan’s Candy Bar | 1011 3rd Ave.
Dylan’s Candy Bar is an New York City hot spot and a mecca for all candy lovers. Their body part lollipops, which represent the “Anatomy of Halloween,” according to the store, are a fun treat that would make a great gross-out gift. So enjoy a heart, an eyeball, brain and a finger for a fair price of $16.
Gummy Teeth from Economy Candy | 108 Rivington St.
In the mood for being a vampire, having another tasty body part or even pranking a friend? Then try these Gummy Teeth from Economy Candy. Located in the Lower East Side, this gem of a candy store has a great selection of our old-fashioned favorites. These Gummy Teeth not only taste delicious but are affordable. Get them for $3.99/lb.
Spooky Spider Cookie from Baby Cakes, Lower East Side | 248 Broome St.
Baby Cakes, a vegan bakery in the Lower East Side, offers gluten-, egg- and kasein-free treats for this Halloween that all vegans and non-vegans can enjoy. If you’re not in the mood for crazy candy, this spooky spider cookie is a delicious option. Topped with amazing orange frosting and chocolate, this Halloween cookie is to die for.
Sura Skallar from Sockerbit, West Village | 89 Christopher St.
If you’re in the mood for going European, try these Sura Skallar Candies from Sockerbit, a Swedish candy shop in the West Village. These skull-shaped gummy candies are fruity but have a sour punch, are all-natural and have no processed dyes. They are a classy and chic way to kick off your Halloween celebrations. $3.25 per ¼ lb.
Halloween Signature Cupcakes from Crumbs Bake Shop | 37 East 8th St.
Let us not to forget the beloved Crumbs Bake Shop. Located right across the street from Weinstein residence hall, these delectable Halloween-themed cupcakes are not only adorable, but have 6 different options to choose from. They include: Thing One (chocolate cake with vanilla cream cheese frosting tinted green), Candy Corn (chocolate cake with three layers of vanilla cream cheese), Graveyard (chocolate cake with chocolate fudge frosting and tombstone sugar cookie), Black Cat (vanilla cake with vanilla cream cheese tinted yellow with black cat sugar cookie), Cyclops (red velvet cake with vanilla cream cheese frosting, piped veins and chocolate eye) and Jack O'Lantern (vanilla cake with cream cheese frosting tinted orange with black fondant face). Buy all 6 for $27 or individual cupcakes for $4.50 each.
