Dining Sweets Guide

Half Baked

Have an auto-minivac handy for telltale crumbs, ’cause these baked goodies won’t make it home

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Lark Cakeshop

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Crumbs

With its small-town awning and fresh fuchsia lettering, it’s an inviting space for baked goods kitsch

The French do it Better

It might be difficult to "ferme la bouche" when you get a taste of these goodies.

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Paulette

Anyone who has visited Paris (or any affected foodinista) knows that the macaron—those Disney-bright almond paste cookies reminiscent of miniburger sliders—and Ladurée go hand in hand.

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Jin Patisserie

Understated and peaceful, this Asian-style pastry shop delivers flavorful desserts in individual-sized portions.

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Boule Atelier

L.A.’s reigning mod-chic pâtissier expands, and so, too, our waistlines

The Chocolate Files

"Save the Earth. It's the only planet with chocolate." -Author Unknown

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Valerie Confections

It would be better if Valerie Gordon’s name were Madeleine, because her ability to capture a moment in one of her signature toffees is downright Proustian.

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