[Photo: Kathy YL Chan]

At tbsp on 20th Street, a slice of Root Beer Cake ($3) might be more intense than you'd expect. The root beer element comes infused into the whipped, smooth cream cheese frosting as well as in the cake itself, a moist, even-crumbed specimen. It's soft and sweet, and those haunting sassafras notes trickle in the beginning and stay until the end. It's not for everyone, but for those looking for something a touch different, it'll be appreciated. Also keep an eye out for tbsp's Caramel Pecan Bar ($3)—it sits atop a graham cracker crumb crust, and the toasty pecans are deliciously addictive.

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17 West 20th Street, New York NY 10011 (map)
646-230-7000
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About the author: Originally from Honolulu, Kathy YL Chan blogs at Kathy YL Chan, where she chronicles her eats and travel adventures between Hawai'i, New York and beyond. She firmly believes that there is always room for dessert.