Eating In Translation

Three Brothers Butcher

Good, not glowing.

Cupcakes In Heels

"The Alexander McQueen" ($3.25), a passion-fruit cupcake with a core of curd. The design was originally labeled a special of the week, but its run was extended; this McQueen showing I didn't miss.

Cupcakes In Heels
43-19 Bell Blvd. (43rd Ave.-Northern Blvd.), Bayside, Queens
718-415-2009
www.CupcakesInHeels.com

Teaspoon Bake Shop

How to fashion an eye-catching oatmeal cake: Though the palette is muted and the flavors are quiet, this slice ($3.50) succeeds with a moist crumb and a gently browned surface sparingly striped with maple syrup glaze. It's a head-turner.

Teaspoon Bake Shop
36-41 Bell Blvd. (36th-38th Aves.), Bayside, Queens
718-224-4626
www.TheTeaspoonBakeShop.com

Pesso's Italian Ices

Iced tea with lemon (one scoop each, $2.25).

Pesso's Italian Ices
203-20 35th Ave. (at 204th St.), Bayside, Queens
718-224-9130
www.PessosItalianIces.com