At Aquavit, they're baking up sweets and breads that are part of the traditional Nordic Christmas celebrations. More

Even after all the savory dishes, the sweets at Taste of the Nation demanded our attention. Though spring rhubarb was a recurring theme, the stars were two non-rhubarb offerings: Telepan's incredibly delicate milk chocolate peanut buttermousse cake and Aquavit's blueberry soup with yogurt foam and egg made from goat cheese parfait with a sea buckthorn yolk. More

Rounds of blueberry sorbet are topped in a snow of frozen shaved yogurt and lemon. The crunchy, nutty tuile base serves as a nest for an "egg" made of the same goat cheese parfait found in the Arctic Circle. It's dipped in a shell of of while chocolate and nestled upon fluffy house-made kataifi. More

We've got a tartufo with silky hot fudge, my favorite blueberry tart in the city, a tiramisu to die for, and an equally divine chocolate eclair—as well as a soft-serve stuffed eclair in the East Village. There's hot breakfast ensaimadas and a classic on Aquavit's dessert menu. And don't forget the Whoopie Pie! Today, our Top 10 Desserts of 2010. More

[Photos: Nikki Goldstein] Brunch at Aquavit is more than a little confusing: the a la carte menu is only available on Saturdays in the Bistro Room, but even the hosts and waiters seem to have a hard time with... More

[Photo: Kathy YL Chan] We may not all be able to afford lunch in the dining room of Aquavit, but there's no excuse for not dropping by the Bistro room during lunch. There's a new addition to the menu,... More

[Photo: Kathy YL Chan] The Arctic Circle ($12) is a classic on the Aquavit dessert menu, and rightly so. It's simple, well-composed, and a strong clean burst of three complementing flavors. It starts with the goat cheese parfait, a... More