Mascarpone Sorbet Recipe 2011. Or opt for one of the fruity desserts, such as the Black and Blue, How about just a cup of the famous house hot chocolate made with real cocoa and marshmallows. Too much? Another winner is the Chocolate 35%, a rich, Valrhona milk chocolate and peanut mousse terrine that has a caramel center and sides of peanut brittle and malted milk foam. Chocolate lovers won't have a hard time ordering dessert here, as there are several cocoa-heavy treats like the "percentages." The Chocolate 72% is a chocolate fudge mint cake that tastes like a rich brownie made of Girl Scout Thin Mints, accompanied by more fudge mint in the form of a small, shooter-sized shake.
Mindy Segal, MK alumna and acclaimed pastry chef, centers the menu around fabulous desserts, but there are also solid brunch and dinner options, such as a hamburger made with farm raised beef and aged cheddar, a tuna melt and entrees including free range chicken and fresh fish. Damen, 773-489-1747 Although the name suggests otherwise, there's something for chocolate and non chocolate lovers alike at this sleek and hip, Bucktown hotspot. Hot Chocolate 1747 N. Here are some great desserts to live, or perhaps die, for. There are many hidden treasures, along with restaurants already known for their sweets, and they are all right in your backyard. After all, 'tis the season for keeping warm via comfort food. Eat dessert first"? Why not do as writer Ernestine Ulmer once said, "Life is uncertain. But if you really want to indulge, nothing beats a flourless chocolate cake, bread pudding with extra caramel sauce or a slice of pecan pie with vanilla ice cream. Cheeseburgers and fries--yes, please. Pizza--delicious. Having a sweet tooth is so underrated.