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  1. rdominguez

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    Apr 30th, 11:22

    You know, I'd never really thought about this topic before, but I almost never eat desserts at local restaurants. I'd much rather get something from a bakery and enjoy it at home after a good meal out than be disappointed by the tasteless wonders that are often served. If I'm going to take in all that sugar and all those calories, I should really love what I'm eating, right? We've taken guests to Parkside Candies for sundaes after a good meal out in University Heights before- the sundaes are enormous and the ambiance is really cool- it's got an old-school soda shop vibe.

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  2. ChristaSeychew

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    Apr 30th, 12:40

    I love Parkside. So do my kids. It's a shame more people don't think of it when they want to go out for ice cream. Huge portions, low, low price, great ambiance, locally owned, located in the City and it has a parking lot. Come to think of it, we haven't been there since before Christmas. I'd better put it on the list of springtime musts!

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  3. jfab

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    Apr 30th, 20:27

    A great dessert is the Halvah Parfait at the Falafel Bar. Another example that you do not need a pastry chef to make a really interesting, delicious dessert. It is a sort of semi frozen halvah ice cream (ground sesame seed, like tahini) served in a pool of creme anglaise.

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  4. duff

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    Apr 30th, 13:02

    I really became aware of this last week. I had elk medallions in Wyoming and then made a rare splurge for the cheesecake aftewards... but the prefab cake pulled from the freezer was a total buzzkill after the uncommon dinner of elk.

    Of course I still "suffered" through it...

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  5. MichaelFranco

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    Apr 30th, 17:25

    I have tasted that very cheesecake and I agree that it is great, and the sauce is killer.

    To answer your question about restaurant desserts,Christa, The Chocolate Bar by Butterwood hits it out of the park every time.

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  6. nicoleshoe

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    Apr 30th, 13:54

    absouletely love chocolate mousse from sweet tooth

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  7. clasicgrl

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    Apr 30th, 22:17

    Coconut Creme Pie at Ditondo's and anything from Caramici's on Hertel.

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