Just got back from NYC and while I didn't have a weekend like Lindsay Lohan (see the frosting) I did indulge in some great food finds. First off is Tasty D-Light. The soft serve/lowfat ice cream populates the upper west, east and mid-town w/ good reason. It's a smooth frosty blend with amazing texture. Whenever I go I try to nab one. Hazelnut ice cream in cup = happiness. I also (it is summer after all) tucked into some great salads. What is it about Boston that makes us so green deficient? Local chefs don't seem to respect the salad like they do in New York. Arugala is the green of summer and one Italian hotspot Serafina (off Madison Ave,) tossed a killer versions w/ grape tomatoes and balsamic. Sounds basic, but there is magic in a perfectly executed salad. The cobb salad (the mother of all creations) at Le Pain Quotidien Bakery and Communal Table hit all the right spots too. Just the right amount of bacon ( not much) egg slices and yes arugala again commingled to refreshing perfection. Served w/ a plate of not one but two slices of crusty bread made this salad blogworthy. Check it out at www.lepainquotidien.com. Can anyone recommend a good local salad?