Let Them Eat Cake! No Seriously, Let Them.

Everyone loves an excuse to eat cake. A birthday. An anniversary. A graduation. But how's this for an occasion? International Cheesecake Day. Sounds too good to be true. But, guess what!? It isn't. But don't go grab your forks just yet, this holiday doesn't actually kick off until July 30th.

There is little information regarding just how and when this bizarre holiday got its start, but it's recognized all across North America, and especially in New York City.

Yes, the big apple is known for this signature creamy confection, as there is even a particular style of cheesecake that bares the city's name. Therefore, where better a place to commemorate this delicious dessert than in NYC?

And if you manage to make it there for the big event, SeriousEatsNY recently released a list of the seven best cheesecake joints in town.

1. Eileen's Special Cheesecake
17 Cleveland Place (at Kenmare Street), SoHo; 212-966-5585; eileenscheesecake.com

2. Mona Lisa Pastry
1476 86th Street (15th Avenue), Bay Ridge, Brooklyn; 718-837-9053; monalisabakery.com

3. Monteleone'sCammereri's
355 Court Street (President Street), Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn; 718-852-5600

4. Monte's Venetian Room
451 Carroll Street (between Nevins Street and Third Avenue), Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn; 718-624-8984

5. Porter House New York
10 Columbus Circle, New York, Time Warner Center; 212-823-9500; porterhousenewyork.com

6. Two Little Red Hens
1652 Second Avenue (between 85th and 86th Streets); 212-452-0476; twolittleredhens.com

7. Yura & Company
1292 Madison Avenue (92rd Street); 212-860-1598

Bon appetite!

Billie Misha
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