Sure, we liked the pastas and extensive cheese menu at Acanto, but you’d better leave some room—this is the smoothest, creamiest gelato in town. $3.
If your meal isn't complete without a sweet bite at the end, you'll want to make a beeline for these spots, which range from a casual pizza place to a high-end Italian restaurant to a cocktail bar. But they all have one thing in common: They know how to turn out excellent desserts. Whether you want a perfect scoop of gelato or a St. Louis cake a chef learned to make from his mom, don't miss these best desserts of the year.
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