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Adult Milkshakes and Banoffee Pie at Royce Restaurant {Chicago}
At newly opened Royce in Highland Park, just 27 miles north of Chicago, burgers are the main event. The 200-seat restaurant has a casual, rustic feel and also serves fantastic desserts. I was looking...
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Dessert Tasting Menu at Storefront Company {Chicago}
Over the winter holidays, Storefront Company closed for a week and knocked out a wall of their kitchen so guests sitting at the kitchen counter can get a completely unobstructed view into the kitchen....
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Frostee and Fries at Baume and Brix {Chicago}
Baume & Brix? Is that English? Yes, and both words represent measures of sugar, used most often in the wine industry. The concept of this new restaurant is to combine sweet and savory elements...
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Sarasota Shortcake {Sarasota, FL}
O’Brien Farm Strawberry Shortcake I escaped Chicago for a warm weekend in Sarasota this past weekend and had a blast. Eat. Drink. Spa. Beach. What a life! Somehow in the space of 48 hours, I managed...
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Brownie Bar and Neapolitan Cupcake at Goddess and Grocer {Chicago}
Goddess and Grocer is a favorite Chicago cafe, selling a variety of local artisanal food products and freshly made food. With three locations around town and a fourth coming soon, you’re sure to see...
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Chocolate Bundt Cake at Corner Bakery Cafe {Everywhere}
Corner Bakery might not seem like the first place you would stop for dessert. I normally prefer local bakeries to chains, but there’s a reason this place has staying power. Warm service and a huge...
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Chuao Chocolatier – Ravishing Rocky Road and Orange A Go Go
I’ve been a fan of Chuao Chocolatier‘s chocolate bars and chocopods for ages. So I was excited to try two of their newest bars – Ravishing Rocky Road and Orange A Go Go. Normally I’m not a big fan of...
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Dessert Platter at Roka Akor {Chicago}
Dessert platter at Roka Akor featuring mango and raspberry sorbet, mango vanilla chiffon cake with toasted rice ice cream and yuzu semifreddo from berry compote Pastry Chef Jesse Divine has been...
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Strawberry Rhubarb Tart at Signature Room {Chicago}
The Signature Room on the 95th floor of the Hancock building is better known for its view than its food, but new executive chef, Rosalia Barron wants to change that. She is the first woman to head the...
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Blackberry Goat Cheese Parfait at Lockwood {Chicago}
Pastry Chef Fabrice Bouet at Lockwood is kind of amazing. He is a perfect four for four of the desserts I tried after a decadent dinner. A poached peach and mixed berry compote dessert is light and...
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Rockford Peach Cupcakes from The Sweetery {Rockford}
The cupcake trend is like the Energizer bunny. It just keeps going and going with no end in sight. However, many bakeries that are riding the cupcakery wave are run by business people capitalizing on...
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The Crave Bar @TheCraveBar
When I’m snacking, I have different cravings. Sometimes sweet, sometimes savory. Maybe something creamy or something crunchy. The Crave Bar, a chocolate-covered ice cream bar on a pretzel stick,...
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Easter Chocolate Eggs like never before from Kollar Chocolates
We’ve all seen chocolate eggs before and with Easter just around the corner, they are everywhere with spring flavors like strawberry, lavender and peanut butter. The most creative chocolate eggs I’ve...
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