Unicorn food trend has taken its rainbow grip on NYC

• Instagram-worthy drink in January. Part of the cafe’s selection of “healing lattes,” this whimsical drink is made from ginger, lemon, coconut milk, and E3Live blue green algae. And, like Starbucks’ take on the unicorn, this beverage is caffeine free. ($9, 522 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, thendbrooklyn.com)” data-id=”113525541″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/13058_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.13525541″/>

Maybe it’s the ’90s kids in us that makes Lisa Frank-inspired food look appetizing, or maybe we’re all just looking for a little magic in our day. But it’s clear unicorns are making a mark on our city.

If your first introduction to magical food was Starbucks’ limited edition Unicorn Frappuccino, you’ll be surprised that eats based on the mythical creature reach much deeper than that.

We’ve also learned that creators of culinary creations based on these rainbow-dusted horned animals are passionate about their subject. Here are a few local spots where you can try them.