Danielle Keene – Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes @ Mike & Anne's (South Pasadena, CA)
"These lemon blueberry ricotta pancakes are the best I have ever had!"

Zac Young – Brioche Bread Pudding with Bananas, Bacon Brittle & Rum Ice Cream @ Dovetail (New York, NY)
"Perfectly executed food and spot-on service make this restaurant a must visit. Plus, pastry chef Vera Tong's banana bread pudding with bacon brittle is out of this world."

Malika Ameen - Canelé de Bordeaux @ Pierrot Gourmet (Chicago, IL)
"The only place in Chicago with authentic canelé de Bordeaux. May I also say they are some of the best I have had in America. A canelé and espresso and you will be transported to Paris."

Heather Hurlbert – Shaved Ice @ Suno (Atlanta, GA)
"Shaved ice shop with assorted toppings from fruits to exotic fixtures like soybean powder, sweet rice cakes and red beans."

Eric Wolitzky – Apple Cider Donuts @ Hearth (New York, NY)
"A fancy meal and killer desserts. Love the apple cider doughnuts."

Malika Ameen – Sheep's Milk Ricotta Cannoli @ Paticceria Natalina (Chicago, IL)
"You haven't lived until you've eaten their sheep's milk ricotta cannoli. They’re studded with candied orange, pistachios and bittersweet chocolate. Did I forget to mention that they're filled to order?"

Seth Caro – Thai Jewels @ Spice Market (New York, NY)
"Go just for chef Pichet Ong's signature dessert, Thai Jewels. One of the coolest dishes ever."

Tim Nugent – Almond Croissant @ The Boulangerie (San Francisco, CA)