Split Decision
Something to smile about: New York’s newly renovated Affinia Manhattan hotel has partnered with Operation Smile to deliver a meeting break that lets attendees build their own classic banana splits; 15 percent of proceeds are donated to the nonprofit.
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Crackle caramel corn clusters; homemade Twix bars with salted dulce de leche; and salted caramel brittle with toffee, toasted pistachios, and dark chocolate shavings, by Santa Barbara Catering in Phoenix
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Chocolate-dipped toasted marshmallows with graham cracker dust and chocolate-filled pipettes, by Elegant Affairs Off-Premise Catering & Event Design in New York
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Cotton candy gets a sophisticated makeover in the hands of Sugar & Spun. The company uses all-natural and artisanal ingredients, including organic raw sugar and dried toppings and powders, to create unconventional flavors such as black sesame, spiced mango, salted chocolate almond, and latte. The spun sugar comes in 32-ounce tubs for $4.50 each, or 16-ounce tubs for $3 each (additional sizes are available on request). There is a 20-count minimum; pickup at one of the company’s locations along the San Francisco Peninsula is free, and delivery within San Francisco costs $20. Allow three days' advance notice.
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Gourmet flavors take a simple-sounding treat—chocolate-covered pretzel rods—to another level at Fatty Sundays: think pumpkin spice, peanut butter and jelly, banana cream, peppermint crunch, berry granola, and more. Bonus: The colorful, dipped pretzels would look especially eye-catching on display at a candy station. Custom labels, flavors, and color combos can be created for events and favors, with a minimum of 20 boxes of two or five pretzels. The treats can be shipped throughout the United States.
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The Beverly Hills Brownie Company offers—yup, you guessed it—brownies. With 23 unconventional flavors, including new arrivals s’mores and no-gluten classic buttercream, the brownie boutique makes the rich treats individually, so each one has a crisp-edged crust and moist center. For events in the Los Angeles area, there is a brownie bar service that includes a full display setup and uniformed servers, and it typically involves a 10-dozen minimum order (but owner Bobbie Greenfield says there is flexibility). The company also offers custom brownie flavor and logo options, and gift packages can include custom parchment inlays and tags. Signature brownies are $39 for a dozen, with special pricing available for volume orders.
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