BEST OF…dessert shops (part 1)

1. Magnolia Bakery, New York
Taste-tested: Red velvet & chocolate cupcakes

2. Gelateria Centrale, Riomaggiore, Italy
My fave: Lemon, cappuccino & pistachio flavours

3. De Bonte Koe chocolate factory, Schiedam, Netherlands
I recommend: Chocolate truffles

4. Ladurée, Paris
Best known for: Brightly coloured macaroons

5. Suite 88, Montreal
I love: The bold prints on Les Mosaiques collection

6. OMG Baked Goodness, Toronto
Too good to be true: Mini vegan(!) cupcakes

photo credits: JHMpls/flickr; abakedcreation.com.