In need of a pick-me-up? Or, may we say, in need of a tiramisu? The quintessentially Italian dessert that originated in the Veneto region in the 1960s, can be an instant upper in every sense of the phrase. In addition to its literal translation, the combination of strong espresso, rich mascarpone and bitter-sweet cocoa can veritably transform your mood, as this writer can attest. Is it any wonder then that the dessert was once touted to have aphrodisiac effects and, as local legend goes, was served by a woman brothel owner to help clients with their conjugal duties when they returned to their wives? On World Tiramisu Day, here’s our list of some of the most interesting interpretations of this classic across the city’s cafés and restaurants.

Treat on the go

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