Friday, November 20, 2009

Finally Fridays - Dessert

Want to indulge in something sweet after a long, arduous week?  In this Finally Fridays, we pay homage to the sweet tooth, as we reveal our top 5 picks for Astorian desserts. 


Cara Bella - Profiteroles with chocolate sauce, chocolate gelato and fresh raspberries
47-02 30th Avenue, Astoria.  718.956.1101


Vesta - Baby Jesus Cake.  Crispy, warm cake with butterscotch sauce and fresh whipped cream
21-02 30th Avenue, Astoria.  718.545.5550


Martha's Bakery - Vanilla butter cream cupcake with M&Ms
36-21 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria.  718.545.9737


Djerdan - Keks torta, layered custard cake, a bit like Tiramisu
34-04A 31st Avenue, Astoria.  718.721.2694


Laziza - Assortment of cookies and cakes - coconut-almond cake, baklava, pistachio and date cookies
25-78 Steinway Street, Astoria.  718.777.7676

Hope these satisfy your sweet tooth - please chime in with your personal favorites.

5 comments:

  1. Anonymous12:56 PM

    The Baby Jesus Cake at Vesta is one of the most delightful desserts in the world...

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  2. Pecan Tarts and Cherry Pie at Martha's are both great.

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  3. True that to both comments!

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  4. All of your desserts look very tasteful. Also, you can try some Shahi baklava to make your day happy. And for this baklava you have to visit some good baklava stores. Moreover, I can say you that baklava with pistachios is more delicious from any other dessert.

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