The Taste Cafe

Don’t Miss: Champagne & Caviar…

‘Rather than get caught up in using molecular techniques for their own sake, Chefs Carson and Rossi thoughtfully construct a slate of dishes that dazzle and amaze; each and every dish offering a symphony of sensation without compromising flavor or integrity of the food.’ - http://tangbro1.blogspot.com/2011/01/anqi-01292011.html

http://www.anqibistro.com/

Don’t Miss: the Stromboli. This is the ONLY stromboli worth eating :)

http://www.yourplace.biz/index.html

So Addictive!

http://nestleusa.wordpress.com/2011/01/07/happy-english-toffee-day-salty-sweet-chocolate-butter-toffee/

Don’t miss: Lasagnette di Verdure, Gorgonzola Gnocchi…

An amazing, cash-only Italian find.

http://www.biancanyc.com/menu2.html

These really melt in the mouth, are made from tapioca flour and are from Riau-Indonesia… they deserve to be exposed worldwide. 

http://beelittlefood.blogspot.com/2012/01/milk-tapioca-cookies-kue-bangket.html

Tipsy Maple Corn: popcorn with butter, maple syrup, bacon…and bourbon.

http://www.food52.com/recipes/7133_tipsy_maple_corn

Sweet and lots of vanilla flavor with a hint of almond.  Garnish with colorful nonpareils, because who doesn’t love sprinkles on their Birthday cake? 

http://fragrantvanillacake.blogspot.com/2011/07/birthday-cake-martini.html

Don’t Miss: Foie Gras Cotton Candy, Olive Oil bon bons, Coconut in a half shell…

http://www.thebazaar.com/

Read a fantastic review at The Hungry Nomad

Peanut Butter and Vanilla are the best!

Opera fudge is not a fudge at all. It is a deliciously rich, creamy fondant made with heavy cream from our local dairy, delicately flavored with vanilla and coated in pure chocolate liquor. This wonderful confection can be found in the vicinity of Lebanon, PA! In Lebanon County, two well-known family companies make opera fudge: Wertz Candies on Cumberland Street and Van Winkle’s on Guilford Street.

http://www.ericasweettooth.com/2012/01/swedish-fish-jello-shots.html

This post is more for inspiration!  This girl is an artist. 

Tropical Harvest: a dessert she started creating using colors - dehydrated starfruit / pineapple caviar / salted crumble / black sesame ice cream / passionfruit cheesecake foam / black sesame powder.

http://awalkingdream.blogspot.com/2011/12/2011-dollys-dessert-party-dessert.html

A beloved treat in their native Denmark, ebelskivers are light, puffy pancakes that can be filled with fruit, chocolate, jam or cheese and served for breakfast or as an hors d’oeuvre, dessert or light supper

http://foodbabbles.com/2012/01/12/ebelskivers-two-ways/

The special pan and flipping tools can be found at William Sonoma.

Created by Chef Robert Irvine, this Citrus Sorbet Topped Conch Ceviche redefines the dish!

http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/best-bites-from-acs-food-and-wine-festival/pictures/index.html

Don’t miss: Bacon Chocolate Crunch Bar

http://www.animalrestaurant.com/

‘Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo are the duo behind the Los Angeles restaurant Animal, which opened in 2008. The chefs became nationally known for their surprising—shocking, even—menu items, which include pig ears, pig tails, crispy pig’s head, veal brains and a bacon-chocolate bar. ’ - Great review on the WSJ