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    Chocolate sponge cake cup cake
    Cornelius G.

    I had the Vanilla Sponge Cake and the Chocolate Sponge Cake and they were both really good. You could taste the richness of the ingredients in the filling and frosting. I'm a cupcake snob so if I like these they are good. I usually like heavier moist cupcakes, but these light airy sponge cakes were a pleasant surprise. The owner was working the register when I went in and she was very friendly and her English accent was cool. I also noticed that they had savory pies and tarts which aren't my thing personally, but are definitely worth noting that they offer if anybody is reading this and likes those option. Go check this place out. I'll be back for sure since I don't live far and love baked treats!

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    D H.

    I had made a mistake by taking so long to try this place out! Would like to give it more stars if I could. I ordered the Strawberry Champagne cupcakes for a birthday. It is hard to find Strawberry flavored cake and this place did not disappoint. The cake was not overly sweet at all, fluffy but not too light and the butter cream had the hint of champagne flavor in it. There were people who hated sweets fighting for more of these. I ordered 3 days in advance just to be sure and she had them ready and on time (actually a little early). I have not ordered from a real bakery before so I have nothing to compare the price to. However I was not disappointed spending the money after I was able to taste as well as the pleasant, prompt service. I will be frequenting this place.

    Gender reveal cake
    Jess P.

    We ordered a gender reveal cake during the COVID-19 pandemic and Catherine was incredible. We emailed back and forth a bit, and then my husband and I ended up dropping off the envelope with the gender at 3:30 pm on the way home from the doctor. The cakes were already in the oven and she told us she'd actually be able to get us the cake in 2 hours (wasn't supposed to be until the next day). The cake was delicious (even a week later after sitting in the fridge!) and it was gorgeous (we didn't give her any parameters for the design). I would absolutely order another cake or cupcakes from here again!

    Bakewell Tart, frangipane blueberry tart, sausage rolls, bread pudding muffins, quiches!
    Anna T.

    Holy. Cow. This woman is SPECTACULAR! She makes the most delicious food and is so wonderfully kind! The crusts are delicious, an properly done. The sausage rolls are actually sausage and seasoned. Just WOW! Also the Bakewell tart is scrumptious!

    Victoria sponge cake mini
    Edwina D.

    I have tried the victoria sponge cake, bakewell tart, golden cake, and sticky toffee pudding here. I enjoyed everything and you can tell the treats are homemade from scratch. The bakewell tart was my favorite - an almond tart filled with strawberry jam. I also loved the golden ginger cake. They also have tea available at all times to enjoy with your treats. I ordered a pot of English breakfast and it paired perfectly with the sweets. While the cafe is not the most cozy or lively, the owner Cathy is warm and friendly and will make you feel welcome when you stop by. I plan to come here for a high tea service soon. It's a nice little spot in the "up and coming" Brookland neighborhood that's worth a visit for some treats.

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    Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed them.

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    Thank you. Happy to have helped.

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    Thank you for your patronage.

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    Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure to serve you ladies.

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    Black Pearl Tarts - Birthday tarts!

    Black Pearl Tarts

    5.0(3 reviews)
    1.1 miIvy City

    I recently got a chance to sample Black Pearl Tarts at an event that I attended and what can I say…read more-- I'm hooked! Everything is tastier when it looks good and is bite sized and this my friend is a check, check and a check! The owner elevates tarts into one sophisticated bite using seasonal ingredients and beautiful flourishes like sprinkled covered marshmallows or edible flowers. If sugar ain't your thing you can check out their savory flavors as well -- sweet potato hummus? Yes please! The crust is hearty and the perfect foil to the sweet, sweet insides. Perfect for cocktail parties and they take orders online so you never have to talk to a human person (sorry, I'm an anti social hobbit who just wants to live on tarts). Definitely check this local business out!

    Black Pearl recently provided red wine and fruit compote tarts topped with sweet goat cheese and…read morepoached pears for an event I attended. I was stunned. It's actually worth talking about their appearance before I get to the experience of eating them: On the table, their products look elegant--striking without being intrusive or gaudy. They set a great mood. These are some of the best-presenting tarts I've ever seen. I can't vouch for their full line of products, as the only tart on offer was the Mulled Fruit & Goat Cheese, but it was shockingly well-thought-out: Every texture at play in the tart--firm, crumbly shell; jammy compote; smooth sweet cheese; crisp poached pears--kept its distinct profile throughout the evening. Coming to them later in the night didn't result in a soggy crust, limp fruit or runny compote, and the textures recombining in your mouth were a delight. Of course texture doesn't mean much if it isn't backed up by flavor, and so I saved the best for last. As I mentioned above, it's obvious that everything about this dessert was carefully considered, and considered with excellent judgment, at that. Every element was in balance, announcing itself clearly on the tongue without overwhelming the other notes: The mild cookie-ness of the crust, the deep mulled wine in the compote, the sweet tang of the goat cheese--this was a joy to eat. Full disclosure: Black Pearl is operated by Christina Marie. I do know Christina personally--we have a number of close mutual friends, though I don't know her terribly well. I'm writing this review because Black Pearl is a local start-up whose food really impressed me, not as a personal favor to someone I know.

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    Black Pearl Tarts - Sweet and savory!

    Sweet and savory!

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    Chocolate covered cherry tart

    Black Pearl Tarts - Valentine's 2016 Tarts - Valrhona Jivara milk chocolate ganache with passion fruit curd and cocoa nib tuile

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    Handcraft Doughnuts - The Classics

    Handcraft Doughnuts

    4.2(42 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    This place is located in Union Market, in a corner stall. I had the cinnamon streusel doughnut. It…read morewas delightful! It was light and had a good, but not too overpowering flavor, and it was overly sweet. It tasted like a real doughnut made with good ingredients. The price point of the doughnuts reflects the quality of the ingredients. The owner is very nice and happy to explain the various flavors if you asked. He was very helpful! He told me that if you want the popular flavors, try to get there before 1pm because they sell out, as you can see in one of the photos. Enjoy your life and treat yourself to a Handcraft Doughnut!

    Really high-quality and thoughtfully curated flavors…read more When we ordered the banana cream, they had to check if it was still in stock which was a cheeky sign on how tasty the donuts are. Our donut was light and fluffy, with a creme infused with real banana. You can tell that they are being thoughtful on their approach to artisanal donuts, and it really shows up in how they elevate this classic dessert. Its rare to find donuts that balance complex flavors, sweetness level, and good crumb but all of those things are what make it distinct fom others, especially chain restaurant donuts. Of course, these are probably made the day of and ours was a large and substantial size. Its definitely a treat-yourself type of moment to commit to the price point, but we weren't disappointed. My take on high‑price‑point food in Union Market is simple: that's exactly where you'll find it. So once you let go of that once you enter, you have a more pleasureable experience by allowing yourself to indulge and try to find the thing that will really fulfill you. And they did that for me. Thank you beautiful ladies who helped me select my donut!

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    Handcraft Doughnuts - Banana cream donut

    Banana cream donut

    Handcraft Doughnuts - Passion fruit doughnut awesome

    Passion fruit doughnut awesome

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    Dolcezza - Pistachio soft serve

    Dolcezza

    4.4(25 reviews)
    0.6 miH Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast

    Valentine's Day is around the corner~ and Dolcezza is offering new sweet February flavors for you…read moreand your loved one to treat yourself during this sweet month! I decided to swing by to the H Street location, so I could try the soft-serve as I've never had Dolcezza's soft-serve before (Not being available at all other locations yet). Here's all the new items for February that I got to try: Red Velvet Cake Gelato Passionfruit Mousse Gelato Red Velvet Sundae Passionfruit Sundae Passionfruit Szechuan Matcha Passion Matcha Soda Smooth, luscious gelato is calling your name, my favorites were the Red Velvet Sundae & Gelato, super tasty and rich flavors. The addition of red velvet cream cheese frosting + red velvet cake crumbs, really makes it taste like you're eating a cold but rich & SMOOTH helping of red velvet cake~ :) The Passionfruit drinks have two varieties: the Passionfruit Szechuan Matcha with milk, or the Passion Matcha Soda with soda water. I definitely enjoyed the Soda version more, it's not that sweet and more of a refreshing drink, I feel the flavors popped there and the milk version were a bit muted. Lastly I need to give a shout out to the staff, they are amazing here. So friendly and welcoming. As I saw them interacting with regulars & locals, the vibes were just warm and on-point, which is something we definitely need more of at these DC cafes during these trying times~

    I had a great experience here and shoutout to Jon for making the experience so easy. I was able to…read moretry so many options. The Red Velvet Cake gelato is my favorite and I left with a pint of it. They have March specials going on: Banana Foster, Soft Serve Matcha, White Rabbit Sundae, & Grapefruit Campari.

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    Gianduja small cup

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    Providencia - This place is legit

    Providencia

    4.8(64 reviews)
    0.1 miH Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast

    Dare I say... my favorite cocktail bar I've tried in DC in the past couple of years, and a spot I'd…read moreabsolutely be a regular at if I lived in the area? Providencia has been on my to-try list forever, originally recommended by a bartender friend ages ago, and it wasn't until a recent trip that I finally was able to work it into my schedule to come for pre-dinner drinks and light bites. The spot is tucked away in a back alley off H Street, and honestly I'm not sure I would've found it if my Uber hadn't dropped me at the door. Reservations are required and you have to put down a $10 nonrefundable deposit that goes toward your bill, which makes sense because the space is small. Ideal for 1-3 people, not a group spot. The Salvadoran/Taiwanese flavor combo infused throughout this menu is its calling card. It's such a unique flavor combination and genuinely something I haven't seen before, and the menu does a beautiful job of letting both cuisines shine without one overpowering the other. The drinks are inventive but actually well-balanced, and the food does the same thing in small, snack-y portions perfect for pairing with tasty cocktails. My (kind of indulgent, but well-worth it) pre-dinner drinks order: - Lights of the Night Market (Ford's gin, Mal Bien mezcal, genepy, pandan, coconut). A great intro to how well the Salvadoran/Taiwanese flavors play together. The pandan is so pleasant here without being overpowering. - Run Bing with Nai Nai (Salvadoran white rum, Nardini rabarbaro, Licor 43, mazapán, oolong tea, lemon, milk, served with a little mazapán candy on the side). Nutty, beautifully balanced, sweeter than I normally go for but so unique and well-made that I didn't mind it at all. - The Big Chip and Salsa (tomatillo salsa, matcha chip): So fun and so tasty, a great small bite if you don't want real food. - Roasted eggplant pupusa (eggplant, squash blossom, gruyère, tomatillo). SO delicious. A really lovely mix of salty, tangy, and sweet! I'd come back just for this. - Plantain & hojicha tiramisu. Looked like a work of art, incredibly tasty but not heavy. The hojicha flavor is lovely and light and works so well with the plantain. It doesn't taste overly banana-y, which is always a worry of mine with plantain desserts. Overall, Providencia is doing something genuinely different flavor-wise than any other cocktail bar in DC right now and doing it extremely well. The cocktails are creative without feeling gimmicky, the food is thoughtful and delicious, and the whole experience feels intimate, cozy, laid back, and personable. The staff was so kind and helpful. Absolutely worth seeking out, and one of the first places I'd send someone looking for a great cocktail bar in DC right now.

    Providencia is hidden in an alley off of H St in DC and all I can say is WOW 10/10!!! Amazing…read morewell-crafted cocktails, delicious bites that are unlike any I have ever tried! I loved the big chip & salsa and the crab pan de playa. It's a fairly small bar that is intimate and they also have an upstairs portion. The service was excellent. Everyone I encountered was friendly and attentive.

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    Frío frío

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    Baked Alaska

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    Baked Alaska shaved ice cream

    Southerland Desserts - Wedding Cake

    Southerland Desserts

    5.0(4 reviews)
    0.4 miTrinidad

    Multiple people came up to us and said it was the best wedding cake they've ever had. The cake was…read moreso pretty and exactly my vision. The flowers from the florist were places beautifully by Southerland Desserts. They are also an extremely reasonable price because they are newer to designing wedding cakes. Do yourself a favor and and book Southerland Desserts, your guests will thank you! We got vanilla cake with raspberry filling, and chocolate cake with Oreo filling. We also got our top layer to be lemon cake with strawberry filling and have been eating it as breakfast every morning. I cannot say enough good things about this vendor. Looking over and seeing our beautiful cake next to our sweetheart table during our reception brought such a smile to my face!

    I recently had my first experience with Southerland Desserts and I am a big fan and will definitely…read moreuse them again. I ordered their Strawberry Crunch Cake for the holidays and it was (and still is) a BIG hit! The cake was beautiful and fresh. Due to the size, I sliced up portions to freeze, and once thawed, the cake is still as delicious as it was when I received it. I also appreciated that they were still offering delivery during COVID, and were able to accommodate my needs as necessary. I'll be putting in an order for my birthday cake next!

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    Southerland Desserts - 18th Birthday cake made of butter cake & Italian Meringue buttercream decorated with gumpaste flowers and bling.

    18th Birthday cake made of butter cake & Italian Meringue buttercream decorated with gumpaste flowers and bling.

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    Southerland Desserts

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