Readers | Upstate
(TIE)
Caffé Gelato Restaurant
90 E. Main St., Newark, 738-5811, caffegelato.net
Cakes by Kim
15 Germay Drive, Wilmington, 252-9995, cakesbykim.biz
Readers | Downstate
Cool Springs Fish Bar & Restaurant
2463 S. State St., Dover, 698-1955, coolspringsfishbar.com
New Dessert Place | Critics
Berri Yummi
3100 Naamans Road, Suite 5, Wilmington, 478-0200, berriyummi.com
Flavors and toppings change nearly every day, and specials match holidays. (Note the “Peeps” at Easter.) Berri opened in December and has been packed ever since. We predict (and pray for) an expansion.
Rum Cake | Critics
Pasqualini’s Bakery
37560 Atlantic Ave., Rehoboth Beach, 227-2111, pasqualinis.com
Pasqualini’s does it right, with layers of rummy pudding-like cream (Neapolitan style) between tiers of fluffy cake. It ain’t cheap, but it’s worth the price.