How To Know If The NYC Cheesecake Slice You’re Buying Is The Real Deal

There are all sorts of cheesecake styles going viral these days, whether it’s wonderfully bouncy Japanese cheesecake or the two-ingredient, TikTok-famous cheesecake that’s made with Biscoff cookies and Greek yogurt. But sometimes, you just can’t beat classic New York City-style cheesecake: tall, creamy, and crumbly, perfect with a dollop of whipped cream. But how do you know if that cheesecake you bought from your local bakery is truly made in the style of the city that never sleeps? We asked Hector Godinez, the corporate chef at New York’s famous Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, and he told us to keep an eye on its flavor.