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Rhubarb upside-down cake with rhubarb mascarpone sorbetto and goat's milk gelato
I had dinner at Locanda Verde on Saturday and after a few awesome savory dishes we had three of Karen DeMasco’s comfort-style desserts. The “masterful” Lemon Tart has been on the menu for at least two years and as I have said before it has no peer. The rhubarb upside-down and carrot cakes, however, were new to me. (more…)
Strawberry scone from Karen Demasco at Locanda Verde
This past weekend I was asked to consult on a dessert gift for someone and the requirements were that it had to be a “comfort” dessert like a pie and not something too refined or fancy-pants, like a opera cake or Napoleon. Another desired attribute was that the dessert come from a “known” bakery or pastry chef. I immediately thought of [everyone's favorite pasty chef] Karen DeMasco at Locanda Verde. The best part about that recommendation is that you can easily swing by and pick a few items, such as mini-pies, from the bakery counter. (more…)
Toffee date cake coffee toffee gelato
A few weeks ago one of the members of our small, unofficial, dessert club suggested Locanda Verde for our second outing. The suggestion was probably the easiest restaurant “sell” in history given that the three of us are such big fans of Karen Demasco’s baker-centric desserts. I had also been itching to revisit Locanda Verde’s latest dessert menu since seeing Ms. DeMasco at the New York Food and Wine Show “Sweet” event where she brought some cranberry spiced griddle cakes with mascarpone gelato. (more…)
Karen DeMasco of Locanda Verde Cranberry Spiced griddle cake with Mascarpone Gelato
We’re big fans of Karen DeMasco’s pastry here at DessertBuzz. Her desserts are always interesting and always delicious. From fancied-up mini-rhubarb pies to lemon tarts–we dig them all.
Plated dessert from Karen DeMasco of Locana Verde
Last night was the New York Food & Wine Festival “Sweet” event and the desserts on display were truly awesome. Rarely are so many of New York’s best pastry chefs and their desserts all in one place at the same time. Here’s Part 1 (Part @ is here) of some of best plates on hand:
Johnny Iuzzini's Crispy Godiva Chocolate and Praline Pop with Cranberry
Johnny Iuzzini’s booth was mobbed all night. I thought he would win the fan prize but he was just beaten by The Doughnut Plant. More from Johnny Iuzzini of Jean Georges on Dessertbuzz. (more…)
New York Food and Wine Festival - Sweet Event on September 29th, sponsored by Godiva
I can’t believe how many Dessert Buzz favorites are attending the “Sweet” event at the New York Food and Wine Festival (Tonight!). It will be a truly awesome event this for any attendee, so grab your tickets asap since this event will sell out. EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Pastry chefs attending the event who have been featured on DessertBuzz include Francois Payard (interview) of Francois Chocolate Bar, Gustav Tzoc (interview) of Abe and Arthur’s, Andrea Jarosh of Donatella, Michelle Park of Kyotofu, Karen DeMasco of Locanda Verde, Catrine Oscarson of Mas, Ludovic Augendre and Florian Bellange of Mad Mac, Johnny Iuzzini of Jean Georges, Alison Kave of First Prize Pies and Ron Ben-Israel Cakes, Details below.
Andrea Jarosh's Sfogliatella dessert from Donatella
Karen DeMasco Mini Rhubarb Pie
Mad-Mac's Macarons
New York Food and Wine Festival - Sweet Event on September 29th, sponsored by Godiva
I can’t believe how many Dessert Buzz favorites are attending the “Sweet” event at the New York Food and Wine Festival this year. It will be a truly awesome event this for any attendee, so grab your tickets asap since this event will sell out. Pastry chefs featured on DessertBuzz include Francois Payard (interview) of Francois Chocolate Bar, Gustav Tzoc (interview) of Abe and Arthur’s, Andrea Jarosh of Donatella, Michelle Park of Kyotofu, Karen DeMasco of Locanda Verde, Catrine Oscarson of Mas, Ludovic Augendre and Florian Bellange of Mad Mac, Johnny Iuzzini of Jean Georges and Alison Kave of First Prize Pies. Details below.
Andrea Jarosh's Sfogliatella dessert from Donatella
Karen DeMasco Mini Rhubarb Pie
Mad-Mac's Macarons