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Blackberry Goat Cheese Parfait at Lockwood {Chicago}

by Amber Gibson
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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 fun, sweetened with a touch of maple syrup and miniature lemon meringues. It’s so colorful, like something I [...]

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Strawberry Rhubarb Tart at Signature Room {Chicago}

by Amber Gibson
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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 kitchen at the restaurant and she’s worked at Michelin-starred restaurants like NAHA and Topolobampo, so she’s more [...]

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Dessert Platter at Roka Akor {Chicago}

by Amber Gibson
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  Pastry Chef Jesse Divine has been with Roka Akor for four years now and he opened the Chicago location in 2011. Divine says that he was set on becoming a pastry chef as soon as he started attending cooking school at 13. I’m so glad he did – his style of desserts at Roka [...]

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Chocolate Jasmine Cake {Recipe}

by Jenny
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We’re not talking about a Princess Jasmine cake (mom reference, you may not understand), we’re talking the actual Jasmine – the flavor beyond all flavors that melds so beautifully when paired with chocolate.  You’ll experience this light flavor once the chocolate subsides.  It’s heavenly. Our recipe today comes from Roka Akor‘s Pastry Chef Jesse Divine. [...]

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Brownie Bar and Neapolitan Cupcake at Goddess and Grocer {Chicago}

by Amber Gibson
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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 them around. Most of their desserts are made in house although they do sell sweet treats for other local brands. Of the [...]

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Frostee and Fries at Baume and Brix {Chicago}

by Amber Gibson
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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 into every dish, including proteins. So I definitely tasted sweetness, in the form of bacon-date compote with burrata, or sweet corn [...]

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Dessert Tasting Menu at Storefront Company {Chicago}

by Amber Gibson
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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. This unique interactivity in the dining experience is available for guests who dine at the Kitchen Counter. The Kitchen Counter menu [...]

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Adult Milkshakes and Banoffee Pie at Royce Restaurant {Chicago}

by Amber Gibson
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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 at the cocktail menu, when “adult milkshakes” caught my eye. Each milkshake is made with homemade ice cream, either vanilla or chocolate, [...]

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Benny’s Banana Cream Pie {Recipe}

by Jenny
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Benny’s Chop House, in Chicago, is known for their four pillars of hospitality:  service, food, wine, and ambiance.  And yes, those things are very important, yet I think they’re missing a 5th pillar – which really makes a house stable, the Banana Cream Pie pillar.  The most under-utilized and talked about pillar in modern day restaurants   I’m [...]

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BIG NEWS! Sugar Loco takes on the Windy City

by Jenny
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We need to do our own unofficial renaming of Chicago from “Windy City”, to “Dessertie City”.  Whaddya think?  Why? Because our sweet new contributor, Amber Gibson, will be taking over the sweets.  I’m so excited I might have pee’d a little.  (note to self: do more kegels) Isn’t she a doll?   I hope you’ll give her [...]

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