The anticipation of a sugar rush can be such a sweet thing. What other dish has ever had the glamor of being reward for being good? There's a reason no one ever says, if you get your report turned in on time you can have a bowl of wholesome oatmeal. Or, hold very still and you'll get a nice, portable bottle of Soylent. No! In fact, wouldn't it be better if every adult achievement came with the promise of dessert?
Artfully constructed, skillfully built, restaurant desserts are both a study in the science of flavor and the art of a stunning plate. But to intellectualize dessert is to miss the entire point: this culinary chemists in arena. Hitting every flavor receptor with equal vigor, these crunchy, creamy, light and decadent bites are every gold star your day deserves.
These are our 9 favorite dishes right now, listed in alphabetical order because we couldn't possibly rank one better than the other.
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