Washingtonian lists two Alexandria eateries as serving the best desserts in D.C. area

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, two Alexandria businesses just made Washingtonian’s list for making the best desserts in the D.C. area.

The Washingtonian food editors chose the olive-oil cake at Thompson Italian (124 N. Washington Street) and “the big apple” at Goodies Frozen Custard and Treats (200 Commerce Street) as their go-to last course.

“Katherine Thompson has been making this surprisingly light, not-at-all-bitter olive-oil cake since her days working in well-regarded New York Italian kitchens more than a decade ago,” Washingtonian said in its listing. “What makes it stand out: perfectly placed flakes of Maldon salt, Madeira-spiked raisin marmalade, and a tuft of tangy crème fraîche mousse. Have a slice at the restaurants or order a whole cake for your next shindig.”

Washingtonian also said that Goodies makes the area’s best Wisconsin-style frozen custard.

“You can get it in shakes, floats, and sundaes, but if you’re really going to treat yourself—which you obviously should—go for ‘The Big Apple,’” Washingtonian said. “Creamy custard is stuffed into the middle of a freshly baked apple-cider doughnut with a drizzle of house made caramel on top.”

Goodies owner Brandon Byrd said that he’s worked hard to make a consistently exceptional product made fresh daily with high-quality ingredients.

“It’s an honor to be considered amongst the best on a short list curated by the DMVs well-known food/hospitality professionals,” Byrd told ALXnow.