Sweet 2010 celebrated the best of desserts. This year’s hosts were Sandra Lee, Food Network Star and potentially New York State’s First Lady and Duff Goldman, cake guru. The event brought together the best pastry chefs from in and around the city to compete for best dessert of the night. La Venue, a loft style event space on the west side of Manhattan, was turned into a fortress of decadence.

LEFT: Sandra Lee, Semi-Homemade mega mogul. RIGHT: Duff Goldman, Ace of Cakes chef / owner.

The scene at the Sweet event was pure decadence from the chandelier, decor, libations and pure indulgence of everything sweet. Sandra Lee had a large booth space at the back where fans lined up for pictures and book signing.

WINNER of the Sweet 2010 Best Dessert – Clinton Street Baking Company. Their strategy was comfort food and served Warm Pear Upside Down Cake with Pecan Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce & Pecan Brittle.

Classic Italian dolci was served by A Voce with an Affogato Float with Ameretti Cookies.

The most innovative dessert was from Del Posto, Chocolate and Eggplant with Ricotta Stracciatella.

Hill Country famous for its chicken is also known for making delicious individual serving pies.

Le Bernardin made in classic French style a petite dessert with Dark Chocolate Cremeux, Burnt Orange “Meringue” and Chicory Ice Cream.

New York Marriott Marquis had a whimsical approach and mixed all of the above in a small plate – Chocolate Parmigiano Cookie, Olive Oil Cream accented with Ylang-Ylang Honey Marshmallow & Cylon Tea Ice Cream

Park Avenue had an autumn theme and made White Chocolate, Caramelized Apple and Cranberry on a stick.

Spot Dessert Bar made a hodgepodge of Chocolate Marquis, Yakult, Brownie Croutons and topped with POM Tapioca.

Tribeca Grill served up a Pear & Chestnut Verrine Flavored with Rum Anejo.

LEFT: Ron Ben-Israel famous world wide for his wonderous wedding cakes. RIGHT: Talented and young, Angela Chauca of Making That Cake served Apple Spice Cake with Caramel Buttercream and Dried Apple. And, notice that Food Festival cake tower.

The Best Libations !!