Flying Pizza @ McCabe Center (across from Sam's Club – VERY informal) Johnny Chan’s @ Harper’s Pointe Tandoor India @ Marketplace in Montgomery on Rt 22 (across from Kroger’s) Hot Doggin' It (Chicago style... (8 replies, last updated by donw9876 August 25, 2009)

, and to a Cajun restaurant here in Denver. He was also responsible for the Crawfish Boil Parties amongst the Houston Oil and Gas folks, starting back in the 1960s. I’ll never forget how he would pull a mason jar of... (29 replies, last updated by mr mouther January 7, 2009)

Try Tailor, which is run by ex-pastry chef of WD-50 Sam Mason. (2 replies, last updated by erinmorning December 28, 2007)

I was a huge fan of Sam Mason's dessert tasting at WD-50 and look forward to his new place on Broome. I’m thinking about returning to WD-50 soon, and I’m intigued by the new pastry chef. Bruni interviews him on his... (3 replies, last updated by Kanger November 15, 2006)

You might be looking for Room for Dessert, but it’s not on Houston; it’s on Kenmare, about 4 blocks south of Houston. Or WD-50, whose old dessert chef Sam Mason was somtehing of a genius and is opening a new place in... (1 reply, last updated by jasmurph January 29, 2007)

, Chikalicious, Kyotofu, the dessert tasting at WD-50 (current pastry chef is Alex Stupak, ex-Alinea). There are also a few places that are coming soon: Sam Mason (ex-WD-50)'s not-yet-open dessert place, Tailor, and P*ONG. (6 replies, last updated by creed January 16, 2007)

Actually, I think ChikaLicious is the only strictly “dessert” only place. I’ve not been to Room4Dessert, but I’ve read on another food forum that in June, they began serving breakfast. Sam Mason, who used... (17 replies, last updated by alex70 October 26, 2006)

While I think both are interesting – neither of them are really great. The suggestion of doing the dessert tasting, though more expensive, will be much better at WD~50. Chef Sam Mason is brilliant. http://www.sammasonnyc.com/ (3 replies, last updated by RGR April 14, 2006)

EVERY dessert is brilliant. EVERY SINGLE ONE i kid you not. sam mason is tops. (4 replies, last updated by Caseophile October 22, 2004)

interested in plated desserts -How would you rank the following places: Kyoto-fu Chikalicious Room 4 Dessert Varietal (side question, do they have a bar that we can order only desserts?) Falai (same side question as above) Too bad Sam... (8 replies, last updated by kathryn January 28, 2007)

Sam Mason's dessert tasting at WD-50 2 or 3 summers ago was one of the greatest food experiences I’ve ever had. So, I went to Tailor with big expectations, which I’m afraid was not a good idea. I went with 3 other... (5 replies, last updated by cmballa October 12, 2007)

Not sure what you’re doing exactly, but I know Alex Stupak and Sam Mason have made “meringues” by using xanthan gum and methylcellulose-whipping it in a stand mixer. Check out Ultratex-3/8 too-It’s... (5 replies, last updated by baker48man January 27, 2009)

when’s your birthday? if it’s in a month, perhaps sam mason's tailor will be open by then. his menu thus far looks mighty impressive. the desserts at varietal will likely impress your friends, but the savory dishes are... (3 replies, last updated by financialdistrictresident February 21, 2007)

agreed again. If you must do one of the two...I’d recommend Chikalicious. But the desserts at WD~50 by Sam Mason are really great. Link: http://www.bigapplediningguide.com (5 replies, last updated by ChrisZ May 2, 2006)

That is what Chikalicious is all about, but the portions are S M A L L and not very cheap. They are perfectly executed, presented, and delicious, though. WD-50 has a great Pastry Chef - Sam Mason with some AWESOME and EXTREMELY... (5 replies, last updated by Eva L. October 24, 2004)