Where to Try King Cake by the Slice in New Orleans
"This bakehouse's pastry case can be a complete distraction from king cakes, with crave-inducing cookies and eye-popping egg sandwiches. The Croissant City Classic King Cake is flaky with layers of croissant, cinnamon, and cream cheese, and texture from traditionally colored sugar sprinkles (purple, gold, and green). Co-founders Kelly Jacques and Samantha Weiss also offer a chocolate babka king cake and The Queen Bee, a limited-edition version made with burnt honey cream and candied local citrus. The first two are garnished with a handmade gum paste golden bean; the Queen Bee is garnished with a marzipan bee. Slices are $6, and full cakes range from $36 to $45." - Ashley Day
