EDITORS’ PICK, UPSTATE
At Corner Bistro, it starts with The Cake, a twist on angel food that has survived several iterations of the menu. It only gets better from there. From silky crème brûlée to Key lime pie to a budino made with ice cream, we love them all. 3604 Silverside Road, Wilmington, 477-1778, mybistro.com
EDITORS’ PICK, DOWNSTATE
a(MUSE.) is not known for keeping it simple—thank the gods of food—but dessert is another story. Lots of Chocolate is an elegant plate of chocolate samples. Sorbet is sorbet. Ice cream is ice cream. Perfect. 44 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach, 227-7107, amuse-rehoboth.com