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Jan 21, 2025 • Mahira Rivers
That’s Life
A stream of consciousness to start the new year.
Jan 14 • Mahira Rivers
Hold the Line
Looking back, looking forward.
Dec 24, 2025 • Mahira Rivers
The Best Desserts I’ve Eaten in New York City Since July
An end-of-year roundup of bites new, old, and unforgettable.
Dec 17, 2025 • Mahira Rivers
This Year’s Sweet City Gift Guide
With links to last year’s guides, because those were pretty good too.
Dec 10, 2025 • Mahira Rivers
Sweet City Guides: East Village
Where to eat dessert in New York City’s best eating neighborhood.
Nov 26, 2025 • Mahira Rivers
Sweet City Roundtable: Anna Gordon
The founder of The Good Batch Bakery has learned to put social media in its place.
Nov 19, 2025 • Mahira Rivers
The Next Big Thing in Drinks is…Dessert
How (and why) beverages are turning into portable sweet treats.
Nov 5, 2025 • Mahira Rivers
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Mahira Rivers, a restaurant critic, is on a quest to find New York's sweeter side. Subscribe for reviews, guides, and essays about dessert culture in New York.

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