NEW YORK — The line on a rainy Thursday ... From Lucie focuses on cakes. And the dozen people in line all want a slice: the bright drama of a wedding cake’s spongy layers, covered in swirls ...

Heather Willensky for The New York Times There are a few cake slices I keep pictures of in my phone. The giant chocolate cake slice for two at Claud, and also the Guinness cake ($14) at Vinegar ...

Even in a city as big as New York ... American restaurant. The cakes were so popular, she opened her own business almost two years ago. Prices start at $9 for a slice and $80 for an 8-inch ...

You’re reading the Food Scene newsletter, Helen Rosner’s guide to what, where, and how to eat. Sign up to receive it in your inbox. It’s a wonderful time in New York City to be a person who ...