Citizen Cake is a fantastic place for any kind of food lover. Full of daring, sweetness and honesty, I first came upon Citizen Cake about 10 years ago when owner and Executive Chef Elizabeth Falkner was just getting started in the original location, on 14th street just behind Rainbow Grocery. Her delectable little treats roped me in, and once she moved to the current location at Grove and Gough things really took off, incorporating a full restaurant and dining services to the original cafe/bakery idea.

Tastes at Citizen Cake bring traditional flavors together in new ways, melding creativity, eccentricity and risk into a refined, expert and classy presentation. My all time favorite dessert was a blueberry-corn parfait, which incorporated mint gelee, fresh blueberries, corn chips, popcorn and cream into an unlikely but showstopping exploration of texture and flavor. Recently at dinner I had a traditional appetizer of dates, celery and parmesan, presented with each ingredient taking the other's traditional form. Tastes and textures again made this amazing. My mantra when ordering here is the bigger risk you take, the better the reward.

Things you shouldn't miss:

•Specialty Cocktails

•Donut Balls at the Weekend Brunch

•Mocha with Handmade Marshmallow

•Make Your Own Ice Cream Sandwich (from the fresh cookies and ice creams available)

•Lemon Creme Filled Cookies

•Pot de Creme

•Creme Brulee Tarts

•Gelees

•Toffee