FOOD NEWS
20 Iconic Spots For Dessert Across The US
BY ELETTRA PAULETTO
Peninsula Grill
Charleston's Peninsula Grill serves the iconic coconut cake amid its verdant decor and bright but calming colors. It's a cake that the whole city takes pride in.
Cafe du Monde
Cafe du Monde is a veritable attraction and the spot for the best beignets in New Orleans. The beignets, made since 1862, are served alongside good coffee 24/7.
Kermit's
Kermit's Key Lime, established over 30 years ago, serves Key West's best key lime pie. While you're here, also try its other key lime products, like candy and salsas.
Brennan's
Brennan's Bananas Foster — made with bananas, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, ice cream, and rum that is then flambéed at the table — has been a beloved dish since 1951.
It was invented at Brennan's by Ella Brennan after she had to come up with a new dessert at the last minute for New Orleans Crime Commission chairman Richard Foster.
Maison Pickle
New York City's Maison Pickle serves the iconic 24-layer chocolate cake that impresses with its flavors and sheer enormity. It's also available in vanilla confetti.