"This dessert shop in a Lomita strip mall specializes in French pastries made with Japanese twists, and we've yet to encounter one that hasn't left us wobbly in the knees. True to the shop's name, the delicate pastries packed into their single display case usually involve various whipped mousses, creams, and custards, often layered with seasonal fruits and lighter-than-air sponge cake. Whole cakes and cheesecakes are available, but we love that most of Chantilly's treats are individually sized, including their signature black sesame cream puff that regulars order by the dozen." - Garrett Snyder