Friends don't let friends go to Stand--the burger place on E. 12th Street--without ordering the toasted marshmallow milkshake. It fell upon me yesterday, after seeing "Synecdoche, NY" with Craig and his filmmaker friend David Russo (whose own movie, "The Immaculate Conception of Little Dizzle", premiered at Sundance this year) to shepherd them both to Stand for burgers and, of course, the toasted marshmallow milkshake. I was so forceful on the latter front--"You've gotta get the toasted marshmallow milkshake," I began; "It's really one of the best milkshakes I've ever had", I continued; "Aren't you going to order it?" I begged when neither person ordered it--that my plan backfired: these two were going to need a more direct intervention. I ordered the milkshake for myself.
What makes it so good? Do I really need to tell you?
I'm pretty sure they make the marshmallows themselves (awesome fact #1), then they toast the marshmallows to a beautiful golden brown (awesome fact #2), and then they blend it all into a milkshake with creamy, dreamy homemade ice cream (awesome fact #3.)
I mean look at this:
That's heaven in a drinking glass. And David, who doesn't really like marshmallows, conceded after one sip: "That's pretty damn good."
And Craig? Craig couldn't get enough. He had an ear-to-ear grin on his face and later he told someone it was "the best milkshake I ever had."
So as I said, friends don't let friends go to Stand without ordering the toasted marshmallow milkshake. It's the kind of milkshake that changes lives. Go change yours now.
Comments (34)
Wowza -- sounds just fine by me. Maybe a crumble of graham cracker and some chocolate shavings on top? :)
Posted by Sean | March 10, 2009 2:31 PM
WANT.
Posted by Lisa | March 10, 2009 2:32 PM
Sweet crimmany, that looks great! Have you ever tried to make your own marshmallows AG? I was checking out the process last night of all things (after a friend passed along a s'more made from sratch) and it looks like a relatively easy and fun process...
Posted by zeep | March 10, 2009 2:38 PM
Mmmmmm....one of my favorites. In a moment of extreme glutony I actually ordered a 2nd one, it was worth every penny and every sugar-filled fatty calorie.
Posted by OTC | March 10, 2009 3:00 PM
damn you, adam! after i just had my first shake shack experience last weekend (mmm coffee & donuts ice cream), i'm now jonesin for another evil ice cream treat. i am SUCH a sucker for toasted marshmallows. yummmmm!
Posted by Emily | March 10, 2009 3:08 PM
Cool thats sounds pretty good cant beat toasted marshmallows. They are really easy to make too. I just made the ones from the "baked" book and they are so good
Posted by Edd | March 10, 2009 3:08 PM
Wow, what a creative idea! That looks much more promising than the cereal milk frozen yogurt I was coerced into ordering at Milk Bar (by the way, am I the only one who is a little non-plussed by that place? Other than the corn cookie, I don't really get what the fuss is about).
Posted by Laura | March 10, 2009 3:18 PM
Toasted marshmallow-waaah?? Oh my goodness, that sounds so good. I walk past stand twice, no, three times a week! This could get ugly.
Posted by Luisa | March 10, 2009 3:30 PM
I don't usually like marshmallows and that looks great...Too bad I am in Chicago.
Posted by Sara | March 10, 2009 3:40 PM
Okay, YUM. Must find toasted marshmallow shake in San Francisco...
Posted by Delilah | March 10, 2009 3:55 PM
It is, indeed, a fabulous shake but I thought they got their ice cream from laboratorio del gelato??
Posted by nathaniel | March 10, 2009 5:57 PM
@Laura - I wasn't wild over the the cereal milk stuff at Milk Bar, but I did think the cinnamon bun pie was pretty awesome. Of course, I'm a sucker for just about any cinnamon baked good.
Posted by Wendy | March 10, 2009 6:11 PM
Don't tease us! Give us a recipe, man!
Posted by Angry Brit | March 10, 2009 7:01 PM
Richard Blais has a toasted marshmallow shake at his new place "Flip Burger Boutique" here in Atlanta.....sooooo good!
Posted by Erin | March 10, 2009 8:51 PM
I'm sold.
Posted by Christine | March 10, 2009 9:21 PM
The recipe isn't as good as the original at Stand, but Frances Lam posted one awhile back on her blog. I burned myself toasting the marshmallows in the oven, but it was still worth it.
http://www.gourmet.com/food/2007/06/mshakes?currentPage=2
Posted by Kimberly | March 10, 2009 10:39 PM
oh take pity on us non-US residents for goodness sakes!
recipe please!
Posted by the projectivist | March 10, 2009 10:50 PM
Next time you find yourself in Toronto, you've gotta drop by Greg's for their Roasted Marshmallow Ice Cream!
Posted by Angeline | March 11, 2009 12:26 AM
Oh my goodness! I'm surprised you took the time to take the picture. I would have devoured it.
Posted by Ace | March 11, 2009 2:11 AM
Oh, people can't believe it when I say I HATE marshmallows, love the way it looks though, love the idea of them even, just can't eat them.
Posted by ClaraAnne | March 11, 2009 3:44 AM
That looks delicious...if you could make a version of this lactose free, you'll forever be my hero. : )
Posted by Laura | March 11, 2009 6:21 AM
What did you think of Synecdoche, AG? In retrospect, I totally loved it. But, while watching, found the last half hour or so unbearably painful.
Posted by jessica | March 11, 2009 9:12 AM
That milkshake sounds awesome! You should try to recreate it at home.
Posted by Stephanie | March 11, 2009 9:46 AM
Excellent--I have added this to my to-eat list when I go back to NY in April. Thanks for the tip.
Posted by misfithausfrau | March 11, 2009 10:49 AM
It makes me happy to know that something that wonderful exists somewhere on that planet. I wish I lived close to that someplace, but I can make marshmallows, and one day, this shake Will Be Mine Mwah-ha-ha!
Posted by Jenni | March 11, 2009 12:47 PM
Sux I am in Sydney!! Sounds wickedly delish
Posted by Jason | March 11, 2009 2:28 PM
Oh I have been having a serious milkshake craving for weeks now and I think this may be the perfect place to start. Boy, does that look good.
Posted by A Mouse Bouche | March 11, 2009 3:27 PM
Man, you make me with I lived in NYC so bad....
Posted by Jenny | March 11, 2009 3:46 PM
I live in Los Angeles, but my best friend lives in the city and about 3 years ago I dragged her to Stand because I wanted to try it and compare it to The Counter out here. We ordered one toasted marshmallow shake along with a number of other speciality drinks. We ended up drinking 5 of those shakes between 3 people. Every time I'm in the city I have to go down to the village for a toasted marshmallow shake. I keep thinking I have to move to New York because we'll never get a place that makes a shake as superlative as the Stand Toasted Marshmallow shake.
Next time you go there, have a sip for me please.
Posted by Suzsqueak | March 12, 2009 12:34 AM
There's this place that Spike from Top Chef opened up in DC called Good Stuff Eatery. It's a twist on a hamburger stand (the bacon cheeseburger is currently king around here) and they have an amazing toasted marshmallow milkshake there.
Posted by Canne | March 18, 2009 10:12 PM
There's this place that Spike from Top Chef opened up in DC called Good Stuff Eatery. It's a twist on a hamburger stand (the bacon cheeseburger is currently king around here) and they have an amazing toasted marshmallow milkshake there.
Posted by Canne | March 18, 2009 10:13 PM
I veered away from my usual milkshake order at stand to try out the marshmallow shake. It was very good but I'm still partial to the mint and vermouth one.
Posted by emily | March 22, 2009 8:23 PM
Dear god this looks AMAZING! Absolutely on my list for when I next go to New York!
Posted by Rootbeer Racinette | March 24, 2009 10:36 PM
Okay, yeah. I'll take two.
Thanks for the recommendation. I intend to make a toasted marshmallow milkshake pilgrimage the next time I'm in NYC.
Looks just great.
Posted by Peter Hodges | March 27, 2009 10:23 PM