Another cherished Los Angeles restaurant is biting the dust — and this one has left the city’s brunch crowd heartbroken. The Sycamore Kitchen, a longtime La Brea Avenue favorite known for knockout pastries, sandwiches, and casual power breakfasts for Hollywood types, has abruptly announced it will close after 15 years in business. The popular neighborhood … Read more
A healthier version of the classic sausage roll could eventually become a reality as Scottish researchers develop a plant-based alternative to traditional pastry fats. Scientists at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, recently reached a new milestone toward making a healthier sausage roll without sacrificing flaky pastry by moving their experiment from the lab to their … Read more
The West Coast is taking the lead, one irresistible pastry at a time. Food & Wine’s 2026 roundup of America’s best pastry cities crowns Los Angeles as the champion, highlighting a scene that rises above the rest. BadAsh Bakes in Pasadena steals the spotlight, known for its crave-worthy, often sold-out cinnamon rolls in flavors like … Read more
Get stuffed. Pop-Tarts is answering fans’ wishes with its “most requested innovation yet” — Pop-Tarts Super Stuffed toaster pastries. The all-new “Super Stuffed” Pop-Tart has twice the amount of the flavorful gooey filling that fans love. “Fans of Pop-Tarts have always loved our filling — so much so that they’ve spent years asking for more … Read more
How long would you wait for a Michelin-star treat? Even if it was vegan? Madison Squares — made without dairy butter, eggs and usual staple ingredients for yummy baked goods — are the latest pastry to take NYC by storm, drawing lines even longer than the great cronut craze. The Bake It Nice pop-up is … Read more
Disney is trying to make you hungry while you wait in line. The new “Princess and the Frog” ride at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, will evoke the senses to make guests feel like they’ve traveled to New Orleans. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is set to open on Friday, June 28. Disney The scent of … Read more