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# How Sweet It Is: Leske’s Opens South Slope Location
- URL: https://bklyner.com/how-sweet-it-is-leskes-opens-south-slope-location-southslope/
- Published: 2013-02-12T17:13:32.000Z
- Updated: 2013-02-12T17:13:32.000Z
- Author: Christine Bush
- Tags: black and white cookies, Brooklyn borough president, danish, grand opening, hostess cupcake, Leske's Bakery, twinkie, #API-Imported

![Marty2](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Marty2.jpg)

That’s right, friends and neighbors, [Leske’s Bakery](http://www.leskesbakery.com/?ref=bklyner.com) (588 5th Ave) is officially open, and [Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz](http://www.brooklyn-usa.org/?ref=bklyner.com) has declared today Calorie Free Day in celebration of the historic bakery’s expansion.

Of course, we had to try it out, so here’s a sneak peek at four of our favorites:

![whoopie pie](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/whoopie-pie.jpg)

Ahhhh, the whoopie pie. You’ve got a beautifully moist chocolate cake, with a sweet (but not too sweet) cream center.

![Twinkee](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Twinkee.jpg)

The Twinkie. Soooooooo much tastier than the Hostess variety. Loved the powdered sugar on the outside.

![hostess cupcake](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/hostess-cupcake.jpg)

If you’re a chocoholic, then definitely grab a Hostess inspired cupcake. They’re VERY rich, and would satisfy anyone’s midday chocolate craving.

![cheese danish](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cheese-danish.jpg)

It’s going to be dangerous having cheese danish like this so close to our apartment. The pastry itself is light, buttery and flakey, and the glaze covering the top has a very nice hint of citrus. It was a brilliant, and I would imagine soon-to-be frequent, coffee companion.

What are you waiting for, South Slope? Stop by, welcome Leske’s to the neighborhood, and grab a treat. The first 250 customers that visit today will receive a free black and white cookie!