
Nitrogen vodka milkshakes topped with cereal, chocolate chips, sprinkles, or pretzels, by Patina Restaurant Group in California and New York
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Dessert is gluten-free, pistachio cream cheese ivory made with flourless chocolate, vanilla kirsch genoise and cream cheese, and a Charlotte pistachio center.
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A petite take on full-size decadent desserts, the seasonal petite collections from Puff 'n Stuff’s pastry chef Jose Detres rotate in flavors and edible elements. Current flavors include pear and almond frangipane tart, fruit tart, mousse chocolate cup with candied pecan crumble, and cranberry strudel. Pricing is $3.50 for two petites per guest.
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LondonHouse Chicago’s new $16-per-person Willy Wonka catering package lives up to its name. Sugar fans will love the Nerd-covered cheesecake pops, made-to-order cotton candy, and everlasting Gobstoppers, among other sweets. The menu options inspired by the classic Roald Dahl children's novel include suspended “Violet” blueberry treats with vanilla cream ready to be plucked off the wall. The LondonHouse culinary team can even create custom-wrapped chocolate bars with a select few containing “golden tickets” for raffle prizes.
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