"A family-run mom-and-pop restaurant that became a lifeline during the pandemic when a pastry cook returned to help the business survive, applying fine-dining techniques to create approachable desserts for regulars and new customers. Creations included pandan Twinkies, tarts with coconut milk–based pastry cream, and Valentine’s chocolates with fillings like Thai tea and makrut lime, blending traditional flavors with elevated pastry methods." - Meghan McCarron