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Sweets

Stani

Savor sheep milk yogurt at the last of Athens' dairy bars.

Harry Waugh Dessert Room at Bern’s Steak House

At Bern's Steak House, there's always room for dessert—it's just upstairs.

La Bague de Kenza

This Algerian sweet shop serves confections in an eye-popping array of hues.

Stohrer

Order a boozy baba au rhum at the oldest patisserie in Paris.

Slivered almonds optionally add dragon-like spikes to the serpentone.

Make Italy’s Christmas Snake Cake

In Umbria, the holidays mean a piece of sweet, almondy serpentone.

Andrew Coletti December 15, 2023

A bowl of cinnamon-topped Risengrød.

9 Festive Holiday Treats and Where to Find Them

Tree cakes and gingerbreads and brioche baby Jesuses, oh my!

Diana Hubbell December 14, 2023

Kamakura, Japan

Chikaramochiya

Open since 1690, this former teahouse makes “strength mochi” based on the centuries-old recipe.

Pulsnitz, Germany

Pfefferkuchenmuseum Pulsnitz

An aromatic exploration of the rich history and flavors of this German town's famous gingerbread.

The historic Japanese village of Ayutthaya, where Guyomar grew up, displays a wax figure and portrait of Guyomar in the royal kitchens.

The Tragic and Inspiring Story of the ‘Queen of Thai Desserts’

From countess to political prisoner to palace chef, Maria Guyomar de Pinha lived a life fit for the screen.

Andrew Coletti June 6, 2025

Lisbon, Portugal

Pastéis de Belém

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

Mexico City, Mexico

Dulcería de Celaya

Sample sweets at an Art Nouveau candy shop that's been in business since 1874.

Flódni

This multi-layered treat has become a potent symbol of Hungarian-Jewish identity.

A Global Tour of Bakeries With Fascinating Histories

From Slovenian pastries on an island to Bukharan Jewish sweets in Queens, these places work wonders with flour, sugar, and salt.

Diana Hubbell August 25, 2023

In preparing some Thai dishes, the candle known as <em>tian op</em> is key.

objects of intrigue

The Magic of Thailand’s Culinary Candle

The fragrant smoke of tian op perfumes royal Thai desserts.

Andrew Coletti June 6, 2025

Bakehouse

The iconic egg tart gets an upgrade with a laminated sourdough crust.

A vintage nougat-selling truck from Chabert & Guillot.

roadside attractions

How Summer Road-Trippers Put a Southern French Sweet on the Map

Montélimar nougat rose to fame thanks to vacationers' traffic jams.

Emily Monaco August 3, 2023

Munich, Germany

Kuchentratsch

German-style coffee and cake, just like Oma used to make it.

Seattle, Washington

Deep Sea Sugar & Salt

This fog-enshrouded, antique corner store sells individual slices of wedding-fancy layer cakes from a window.