Valentine Desserts

It’s all about sweet endings this Valentine’s Day. From creamy crème brûlées to dreamy chocolate cakes, here’s how restaurants are playing Cupid with dessert.

Sueños
New York, NY
Mexican hot chocolate atole; $9

Aneu Bistro
Philadelphia, PA
Lavender Crème Brûlée, part of 4-course tasting menu; $65

Sapporo
Scottsdale, AZ
Ménage à Trois de Chocolat: Chocolate Crème Brûlée, Chocolate Cake glazed with chocolate sauce and topped with house-made raspberry, lychee and rose sorbet; $9

Naples 45 Ristorante e Pizzeria
New York, NY
Zeppole Fritters with Nutella and Vanilla Gelato, part of 3-course tasting menu; $45

Lola
Seattle, WA
Dense Chocolate Cake with chocolate roasted almonds, chocolate glaze, sugared lemon;  $9

Patina Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
Milk Chocolate Five Ways, part of 6-course tasting menu; $150

Fig Tree
Charlotte, NC
Beignets served warm with cinnamon crême anglaise and coffee gelato; $8

Aura
Boston, MA
Dessert Trio: NY-style Cheesecake, Chocolate Mousse Parfait, Crème Brûlée, part of 3-course tasting menu; $100 per couple

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