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Sometimes a girl needs something delectable . Here is my favorite places for a delicious treats. Ice Cream , Gelato and Pastries make the world go round.

 1. Bova's Bakery

134 Salem St
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 523-5601

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: North End

4.0 star rating
  10/23/2011

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE,  is it the huge amount of choices they have? , is it the authentic Italian deli/ bakery feel ? Is it the  open 24 hour policy ? Is it all those little cutsey italian cookies I remember my  italian friends eating as a kid?…More »

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 2. Tracy Dempsey Originals

Phoenix, AZ
(602) 376-9021

Category: Desserts

4.0 star rating
  3/20/2010

Wow !! Today I got to meet Tracey Dempsey and try her cocoa shortbread,  this was the highlight of my trip to the Scottsdale Farmers Market...I am so impressed with her homey sweets I can't wait to get more at Crudo and Oakville Grocery .

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 3. Yogurtini

5870 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 358-8069
4.0 star rating
  6/27/2011 ROTD 4/2/2012

Thank you thank you thank you !! I  want to thank the people that made this place happen ....you have made all my dreams come true. Imagine a delicious yogurt shop with super fun flavors like peanut butter, chocolate mint, cake batter and so many…More »

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 4. Café Belle Madeleine

3655 Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 946-7000

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: The Strip

5.0 star rating
  12/29/2009

Shhhh, don't tell anybody , but you are the reason I love going to Vegas.
I am totally completely in love with you. Your pastries have been the star of my foodie dreams for several years now. They are the gold Standard by which I judge others.  My…More »

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 5. Serendipity 3

225 E 60th St
New York, NY 10022
(212) 838-3531

Categories: American (New), Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhood: Upper East Side

4.0 star rating
  7/6/2009

Wow  do I like the frozen cocoa at this little place...As we walked up the street it seemed to be out of the way all by itself. I thought we might be not in the right place , but in we walked  and it we were instantly in a strange  little world.…More »

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 6. That's Amore Gelato

7605 E Pinnacle Peak Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 419-6280
4.0 star rating
  1/22/2010

Yeah I "found" a new wonderful Gelato place ,
Boo ,  it's quite a trek across town for me,
Yeah  they have lovely flavors like Toberlone, Hazelnut, Peanut Butter and more,
Boo , the prices are a bit more than I normally pay,
Yeah , My kids love it ,
Boo…More »

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 7. Wildflower Bread

2805 W Agua Fria Fwy
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 879-6819
3.0 star rating
  Update - 4/19/2010

I wish I could give 3 1/2  stars  , because I am half a fan.  Wildflower is still a solid choice for  breakfast / lunchtime . My parents love the  soups and sandwiches, so it's a great place for lunch after church. My roast beef sandwich  tasted…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    9/21/2009

    Okay it's time for a little chat .. I will be honest ..you've got me.. you had me at ..well let's… Read more »

 8. Rainbow Donuts Cafe

8714 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 216-0766
4.0 star rating
  8/10/2010 ROTD 11/19/2010

If I were to stop and get a donut here..I am not saying I have, just if I did ..I have to say they remind me of the ones I love from So Cal.  They would I am guessing, have that light greasiness combined with sweetness. Probably they are lightly iced…More »

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 9. Smeeks

14 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 279-0538
5.0 star rating
  Update - 7/7/2010

Once again I want to live here..seriously,  it's got that whimsical vintage feel that make me feel all Pee Wee Herman inside..HAA HAA!  Today's mission find bright gum gumballs for a decoration project I am doing. Yeah I know it 's crazy ..don't…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    11/1/2009

    Okay you get 5 stars for just being too much fun. I found the potential for so many things , a… Read more »

 10. Le Chalet

5626 W Bell Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 337-8760

Categories: Creperies, Fondue

4.0 star rating
  3/8/2010 ROTD 4/14/2010

Yodel -Le - He-Ho!!!   Been dying for some food to remind you of the French Alps? Yes? Well I have got a beautiful place for you to try ... a bit of  yumminess right here on Bell rd... Crepes, Tartines and Fondue ..what more could you ask for ? How…More »

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 11. Chocolate Star Bakery

7132 E Mercer Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 556-0895

Category: Bakeries

4.0 star rating
  10/31/2009

These are darn good cookies.  I like my cookies to fool me into thinking they don't have a lot of junk in them . Nothing  bugs in my bakery goods  like a overly processed taste that says" I can last a whole year if needed".
These little yummys have a…More »

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 12. Essence Bakery Café

825 W University Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 966-2745

Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches

4.0 star rating
  1/8/2009

I am looking forward to trying this place again to see what else I would enjoy.  I had the Croque madame sandwich   with jalapenos which for me  was too hot. If I had it again I would ask for no jalapenos. then I think it would have been heavenly.…More »

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 13. Pink Spot

49 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85073
(602) 265-3889
4.0 star rating
  2/8/2009

This Review is based on the yummiest frozen chocolate banana I have had
in  awhile.  So delicious!  

thanks Pink Spot for being open on a Sunday afternoon when there isn't other place close  or open!

Oh and I love all the pink.

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 14. Freddy's Frozen Custard & SteakBurgers

4929 W Bell Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 843-2663
4.0 star rating
  7/26/2010

Shhhh  don't tell but I had Frozen Custard treat and it was very rich and tasty . I can tell you from my wide range of ice cream tasting ability that my frozen Custard was chocked full of rich butterfat.   I might go back to try there burgers but I…More »

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 15. Gelato 64

2095 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 726-6472
5.0 star rating
  Update - 9/7/2009

I am going to go ahead and say this is really wonderful.. Okay I am usually quicker than this but just realized on my second visit that Gelato 64  has  guess what 64 flavors...duh.... Love the Pepermint Mocha very tasty..the nieve adored her mocha  …More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    5/3/2009

    Shh! Don't tell my family , I had a Gelato last night ...they don't know.  I have been extremely… Read more »

 16. Sweet Life Gelateria - CLOSED

7000 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85054
(480) 513-3825
5.0 star rating
  Update - 12/13/2009

Tonight my heart is breaking ...Sweet Life has closed as of December 7.

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  • 5.0 star rating
    8/30/2009

    You never can go wrong with Sweet Life. I never have regrets that I stopped by for a treat.  I… Read more »

 17. The Gelato Spot

4166 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 425-8100
4.0 star rating
  12/10/2008

Hey what do you know , I love this Gelato Spot almost as much as all the other ones!   It has yummy flavors that make me happy.

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 18. Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland

620 5th Ave
New York, NY 10020
(212) 246-4416

Category: Chocolatiers and Shops

Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Midtown East

3.0 star rating
  7/9/2009

While I am a long time chocolholic , I must say that this is not my favorite chocolate. It is light and sweet and very pure tasting but it  is too light and not enough rich for my taste. I  am amazed a the price but knew before I bought it that is…More »

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 19. Lamar's Donuts & Coffee

2340 W Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-1171

Category: Donuts

3.0 star rating
  10/7/2009

It's hard to find a rewarding donut in this city , and by rewarding I mean , that taste that brings back all the memories I associate with donuts.
As a child growing up in Orange County, Ca., we had not only Winchells donuts but Mom and  Pop joints…More »

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 20. Magnolia Bakery

1240 Ave of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
(212) 767-1123

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District

4.0 star rating
  10/13/2009

Forget the obvious cupcakes here folks  they  are a decoy..the real goody is the Banana Pudding. Laced with vanilla  wafers , whipped to a frothy mix it's super delicious and  quite a treat. They have  a small and a large and the small was quite…More »

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 21. Macaron Cafe

161 West 36 St.
New York, NY 10018
(212) 564-3525

Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Midtown West

4.0 star rating
  10/17/2009

If you blink you might literally miss this little  place. Hidden in the garment district in a tiny cupboard type of store is the smallest treat. I walked right by this place the first time I looked and decided to try one more time and there it was…More »

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 22. Mary Coyle's Ol' Fashioned Ice Cream and Yogurt Parlor

5521 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 265-6266
3.0 star rating
  Update - 3/17/2010

I am frightened for Dear old Mary Coyle.. while I love her ice cream ,  her shoppe is  getting way past  ye olde ice cream shoppe and heading for just old. Last night upon entering ,  I   dejavued to an old folks home , there is a strange smell in…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    11/9/2008

    Why do  I  love Mary Coyle ?  Is it because ice cream is one of my all   time  favorite   treats?… Read more »

 23. Nothing Bundt Cakes

17025 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 502-8900

Category: Bakeries

4.0 star rating
  3/9/2010

I am never stepping inside  the Nothing Bundt Cake store  not because I don't like them but because I am scared I like them too much . I have had a few run ins now with their cakes and I am genuinely frightened of their decadent taste. It might be my…More »

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 24. Swensen's Grill & Ice Cream Parlor

10450 N 28th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 997-1133
3.0 star rating
  5/24/2010

Many years ago I worked at a Swensen's in California . I was thrilled to have such a fun job scooping ice cream. The memories of those days has made me crave my favorite ice cream flavor  Chocolate Peanut Butter, a flavor that used to be my rich…More »

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 25. Torched Goodness

6912 E Friess Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 620-0571
5.0 star rating
  8/22/2010

Yeah  Mamma Like....What's not to love? ....yummy "special" treat , check,
find it at a Farmers Market ...check,  reasonable price ...check... it 's nearly perfect!    Now if he had only complimented my adorable skirt it would have  been divine.

I…More »

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