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The Ritz-Carlton Montréal closed for a four-year gut renovation and when they reopened last summer, they did so with Daniel Boulud's second location of Maison Boulud—the first is in Beijing—attached to the hotel. Pastry Chef David Jubin, formerly of Michel Bras and Le Louis XV in Monaco, heads the sweets department where desserts are simultaneously whimsical and decadent with plenty of nods to the region. More

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After six years of writing about a sweet a day in New York, it's time for me to say farewell to the Sugar Rush beat. Looking back are the journey, here are ten of the sweets I'll never forget. More

Sleep early tonight and wake up early tomorrow. That way you can visit Dough and get a Cafe Au Lait ($2.50), fresh from the fryer and cooled just enough to apply that layer of creamy coffee icing. More

Sometimes you just want a classic soufflé, plain and simple. To satisfy these cravings I've been alternating between Minetta Tavern, DBGB, and Bouchon Bakery Café. More

You know how much we love the golden mille crepes (and mille-feuilles!) from Lady M. But did you know they also do a whole collection of individual sweets? More

Dessert Club Chikalicious first put Sticky Toffee Pudding ($7.95) on the menu December 2011. It was a loose interpretation of the famous dessert, single-serving rounds complete with crème anglaise. But now it's been revised! More

Get all three components in one bite for maximum satisfaction; that dense and creamy chocolate ganache is no slouch. More

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This updated list includes long-time favorite spots like Liquiteria, Jus, and LifeThyme Market, but we also made room for some hip newcomers like The Butcher's Daughter and Melvin's Juice Box. And we're not just talking a cup full of mushed berries and yogurt here: these days, smoothies are made with everything from whole coconuts and cacao nibs to ginger and dates to watermelon to cilantro. More

If you're a fan of bread pudding, this should be at the top of your must-try list. Bread and Butter Pudding ($10) is a classic on the dessert menu at Annisa. More

It's basically a cheesecake, said the woman next to me. She was right. The Baked Lemon Ricotta is sold by the pound ($13.99/lb) at Murray's Cheese. More

Dean & Deluca recently took a bulk of their bakery production in-house (though you can still get goodies from places like Lady M, Balthazar, and Amy's Bread). The house sweets are hit and miss, but stay close to slices of custardy cherry clafoutis ($5), white chocolate cookies, and cupcakes, and you'll be pleasantly surprised. More

Salt of the Earth Bakery offers a range of baked goods including brownies and mud pies, but cookies are their strongest item. More

We love the sweets at Bouchon Bakery, but today we're bypassing the bakery and heading straight to the sit-down Café. More

The "Smores" ($8) at Recette should be taken in loose, playful terms. More

The best doughnuts are the ones fresh from the fryer. At Terroir they come in the form of Apple Cider Doughnut Holes ($5). These single bite cake doughnuts are drenched with a slow oozing cider caramel. More

Chocolate babka and caramelized canelés are both strong items at Breads Bakery. More

If you're in Soho, visit the Swarovski Crystal store on Broadway. Walk to the back of the narrow shop and there is Café Kristall, and this surprising crunchy-creamy chocolate sweet. More

At the tail end of winter I look for bright and tart desserts that give a lift to all these decadent chocolates, cakes, and pudding we've been devouring to no end. In comes Prospect, and this pavlova. More

Dominique Ansel Bakery just launched a new collection of spring sweets this week, and of course, just for you, we tried every single new item. More

When we visit London and a friend says, let's meet for afternoon tea, my first thought is not where, but what kind. As in what kind of afternoon tea service? This little intro to afternoon tea explains the differences between the three tiers, and where to go for each. More

Cheesecake meets crème brûlée in the Torta di Ricotta ($12) at Sirio. More

Sweets by pastry chef Ghaya Oliveira of Boulud Sud are always whimsical and light, but still confident in flavor. As an example, meet the Grapefruit Givré ($14), a menu classic that starts with a whole grapefruit that's completely hollowed and lined with housemade grapefruit sorbet. More

We briefly mentioned the fresh cream Nama Chocolates from ROYCE a few weeks ago. It's the brand's signature sweet, and the must try item if you're only having one thing. But say you want more? Here you go. More

Here is a Tarte Tatin that puts all others to shame. More

The best dessert at The Modern isn't on the menu. More