A Sugar-Coated Confectionery in NYC - Remodelista
Photography by Seth Smoot, styling by Kendra Smoot for Remodelista. Papabubble, an edgy artisanal sweets shop on Broome Street in the southern fringes of Nolita, is the lone American outpost of an inventive confectionery that originated in Barcelona in 1992. In each, the candy is hand rolled, stretched, and sculpted in house, an elaborate process akin to making Venetian latticino glass and resulting in some of the world’s tastiest sweeties (we especially like the lime chili pepper flavor). The recessed lab area features vessels filled with custom-mixed candy flavorings. The tiny storefront is designed to resemble a science laboratory. Tools of the trade, arrayed on a stainless peg board. A stainless taffy hook serves as an apron holder when not in use. The industrial pendant lights were sourced from Perkiomenville Auctions in Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania (L). A clever way to beautify a utility pipe: wrap it in cotton cording. Classic lab flasks evoke images of childhood science experiments. A handmade lollipop with an array of handcut hard candies featuring hearts and other patterns in the center.