Grasshopper Bar

I always love anything mint chocolate so when I saw this Grasshopper bar at Tender Greens I had to try it.  

I was seriously amazing! The top layer was like a dark chocolate ganache shell, the middle mint cream was sweet and silky and the bottom layer was straight up brownie.  Delicious. 

Beverly Hills Brownie Company

 

After passing the new Beverly Hills Brownie Company several times, I finally stopped in to see if it was as good as it sounded. The store itself felt empty, a little cold and sterile. The brownies themselves looked like they were on display at a bake sale, which was cute but didn't match the modern decor of the space.

 

The selection wasn't too large, but enough. They had red velvet, gingerbread, mint chip, caramel blondie, walnut and cream cheese chocolate chip.

   

 They also had mini bite size brownies which were cute.

   

 I went with the simple classic, a good start to test the quality of the place. It was really good!

   

 It definitely had a strong coco and cinnamon flavor which I liked a lot.  Even though I enjoyed it, if I'm going to get a brownie in Beverly Hills, it's going to be from The Farm.

Bottega Louie

A friend brought some treats back from Bottega Louie that were all so amazing! This was a Tiramisu, which was so beatifully decorated with powdered cocoa and fruit.

These French macarons were also so pretty and delicious.

An finally a hazelnut brownie torte, which was the epitome of every sweet I love.

Peanut Butter Cup Brownie

This Peanut Butter Cup Brownie from Vinoteque was really great. The brownie itself wasn't anything too special, but the peanut butter ice cream was. It sat on top of whipped cream with caramel sauce and chopped peanuts. Everything at this restaurant was great, I love Tapas, and I will definitely be going back.

Little Doms' Chocolate Platter

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This chocolate platter from Little Dom's was great. I love being able to try several treats at once! At the top is a brownie covered with caramel and mascarpone whipped cream. Honestly, this may have been the best brownie I've ever had. It was beyond gooey, dense, and flavorful. In the center was a truffle, light and fluffy inside with an crispy outer shell that tasted like M&Ms! To the top right was a white chocolate bark filled with ginger. Below that is a dark chocolate bark with toffee and coffee, which was fantastic. To the left is a stracciatella cannoli which had a lemon flavor.

The First Piggy Post: Bouchon

This is the first of hopefully many "Piggy Posts", aka, guest blog entries! There is so much to eat and sadly I can't be everywhere at once, so I really appreciate when someone has something special to share.

This edition comes from Laura in NYC who ate at Bouchon Bakery and sent me the following:

This chocolate wonder is great because it's just a bite. The chocolate aftertaste is bittersweet with a sugary delicateness that rests on the palate. The inside has these large chocolate chip morsels so the not so Francophile can feel a little more at home in the US of A. Not overwhelming or gooey. An anytime decadence!



Pair with an iced latte and you've got the perfect afternoon escape!

Thanks Laura!

Brownie Nut Sundae

This Sundae from South Beverly Grill is so good! The problem is, I always eat so much for my meal there, that I usually don't have enough room for this. Anyway, it's so good. The brownie itself is served warm, it's super dense and topped with caramel and nuts. The vanilla bean ice cream is thick and creamy, and the caramel and creme garnish just completes the dish.

Holsteins Cake Pops

While in Vegas we ate at Holsteins for a casual dinner, and I couldn't help but drool over their elaborate "Lollipop" menu. I picked two to try, a chocolate brownie and a red velvet. They were super cute and pretty good, but still nothing top's Sweet E's in LA.