The Authentic Woolworth Cheesecake
Before New York–style cheesecake dominated dessert menus, there was the Woolworth Cheesecake—a lighter, fluffier, and subtly sweet confection served at the iconic Woolworth lunch counters from the 1920s through the 1960s. Unlike today’s dense, rich cheesecakes, the Woolworth version was airy, almost mousse-like, with a delicate tang and a crisp graham cracker crust. It was … Read more