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DAILY CANDY: Here's the Plan
"Five choc-heavy delacacies (praline krispies, milk chocolatee cheesecake) matched with a different dessert wine..." View PDF
EXAMINER.COM Chocolate Tasting at Finale
"American Chocolate Week, third week in March, is the perfect time to get into Finale Desserterie and Bkery for an exciting event..." View PDF
BOSTON.COM Here's to Willy Wonka
It’s Chocolate Week, which is funny because we celebrate 51 others, according to our calendar of cravings. You can pay a more official tribute to the nifty nectar with tastings of milk chocolate cheesecake, praline krispies, chocolate decadence, a mousse cup, and a white chocolate and hazelnut financier at tonight’s Chocolate Tasting at Finale. View PDF
INSIDE TRACK: Tracked Down: JoJo, Chevelle, the Sick Puppies & more...
"Pop princess JoJo getting her dessert on at Finale Park Plaza..." View PDF
THE HARBUS: Valentine's Day 2010: It's Complicated
"If courting a not-so-reformed chocoholic, let Finale be your finale this Valentine's Day." View PDF
MY SECRET BOSTON.COM: Food is Love: Have an off-the-beaten-track Valentine's Day
"I ask you, What's the perfect match? You and your beloved, you reply. I ask, How about caramel and chocolate? You suddenly question your relationship with your beloved. Don't fret. Even if you and your sweetie aren't quite as perfectly suited as this pair, you can bask in its glory at Finale Desserterie." View PDF
WHERE MAGAZINE: Constant Cravings
"Boston's only fine dining establishment where desserts are main entrees, the acclaimed Finale features a signature item designed to fulfill a chocolate lover's wildest dream: the Molten Chocolate..." View PDF
JOURNEY POD: The 2009 Luxury Holiday Gift Guide
"...It’s no wonder this cake is described as “the maximum chocolate experience”. Made with coffee, eggs, heavy cream, chocolate, butter and sugar, this to-die-for rich, fudgy decadence is accompanied by a truffle-like center with just a hint of mocha. If you want to purchase a gift of indulgence, this would be it!..." View PDF
BOSTON.COM Chocolate: liquid, solid, decadent
"Sampling five kinds of hot chocolate is just an excuse to wash down executive pastry chef Nicole Coady’s Black Forest cake, chocolate decadence, a raspberry tart, milk chocolate mousse, and a peanut butter cookie at tonight’s Finale Hot Chocolate Tasting...." View PDF
FINANCIAL TIMES: HOW TO SPEND IT: Sweet Talking
"...Finale's philosophy is that grand desserts should be available to everyone. Liberated from the tyranny of a conventional menu, where they are a mere frivolous afterthought, puddings are given room to breathe - the description of one dessert, Fantasia, runs to 44 words, and includes such rococo details as "peach-chardonnay torte" and "white chocolate flower petals filled with butter-crumb cake." The list of dessert wines is stunning..." View PDF
EXAMINER.COM: Two nights of hot chocolate at Finale in Brookline
"...With five kinds of hot chocolate to enjoy, each paired with tasty desserts, it will be a fun way to spend the night indoors. For $19.99 per person, enjoy the following hot chocolate drinks and decadent desserts:
Finale Hot Chocolate paired with Black Forest Cake
Hazelnut Chocolate with Chocolate Decadence
Orange White Chocolate with Raspberry Tart
Chocolate Lush with Milk Chocolate Mousse
Deep Chocolate Creme with a Peanut Butter Cookie..." View Web Site
BOSTONCHEFS.COM: Finale's Sinfully Rich Tasting
"There simply is no such thing as too much chocolate which is why the cacao loving folks at Finale are hosting a special Hot Chocolate Tasting on Tuesdays, December 8th and 15th." View PDF
BOSTON FAMILY LIFE: Hot Chocolate Tasting in Coolidge Corner
"As the hat and mitten weather creeps up on us, there is nothing better to warm you up than a sweet and steamy cup of hot chocolate. Finale is calling on all Hot Chocoholics to get cozy with five different kinds of the winter beverage at their decadent Hot Chocolate Tasting. Whether you enjoy the sweetness of hazelnut or the tangy twist of orange, Finale offers you five different hot chocolates, which Executive Pastry Chef Nicole Coady has paired with delectable desserts." View PDF
IMPROPER BOSTONIAN: Dough It Yourself
Check out Chef Nicole's Coady's recipe for Double-Chocolate Cookies! View PDF
BOSTON HERALD: The Edge: Culinary Calendar
Read about the Holiday Bakery Tasting Event being held at Finale on November 3rd and 10th! View PDF
NECN TV DINER: Nicole Coady on NECN
Finale pastry chef Nicole Coady joins Billy in studio to talk sweet stuff -- actually, over 15 sweets that you can taste in the same room, all while helping the Cambridge Housing Assistance Fund. View Web Site
SUMMUS MAGAZINE: Tres Visitas Obligadas en Londres, Paris Y Boston Que Deleitaran Sus Sentidos.
Read this review (entirely in Spanish) on Finale Desserterie in this Columbian publication. View PDF
THE HARVARD CRIMSON: Sugar Lovers Get Just Desserts
"For a $25 ticket, guests were treated to free samples, as well as chef demonstrations. Finale’s executive pastry chef, Nicole Coady, prepared her special pralines recipe, providing tips to the audience on how to “temper,” or melt down, chocolate and which kind of almonds work best." View PDF
SPIRIT MAGAZINE (SOUTHWEST AIRLINES INFLIGHT MAGAZINE): Cream Puff
"Next, we try a non-traditional entry from Finale (finaledesserts.com), Boston's dessert-oriented eatery uses Bavarian Cream instead of pastry cream — a risk because Bavarian cream is more fragile. But Finale's version makes Stepahnie talk in phrases between bites..." View PDF
FORAYS OF A FINANCE FOODIE BLOG: The Taste of Park Plaza Boston
Finally, I ended my night at Finale. The Dark Chocolate Decadence (and I am not talking about Tyson Beckford) flourless cake was a great “finale” to the night. View PDF
BOSTON HERALD: INSIDE TRACK: Tracked Down
Ashley Judd and galpals sampling the sweets on Finale’s patio in Harvard Square . . . View PDF
BOSTON.COM — NAMES: The Remy Rundown
“Jersey Boys’’ cast member Joseph Leo Bwarie was surrounded by friends and family - 150 of them - following Sunday’s show at the Shubert Theatre. An Emerson grad, Bwarie plays Frankie Valli in the touring production of “Jersey Boys.’’ The after-party was held at Finale Desserterie at the Park Plaza. . . . View PDF
BOSTON COURANT: Decadent Desserts
"...Coady’s Strawberry Shortcake includes buttery sugar cookies with fresh strawberries tossed in rhubarb sauce and served with Bavarian cream and fresh whipped cream. How many calories? Nobody knows, but it’s up there. I guess the safest attitude is: “Don’t Ask – Don’t Tell.” View PDF
FLAVOR & THE MENU: Desserts to Dine For
"The only surprise about this flavor trend of sweet, comfy indulgences is its pervasiveness. Finale started as one of the first upscale “desserteries” with a mission to introduce the affordable luxury of super-premium desserts to American consumers." View PDF
THE FOOD MONKEY: Summer Drink Tasting at Finale
"Finale will be hosting a special Summer Drink Event tomorrow, July 21, 2009 at the Coolidge Corner location from 7 to 8:30 p.m." View PDF
EXAMINER.COM: Finale offering sweet deals on summer dining
"Not only is Finale Boston’s most adored dessert location, they also serve up tasty cuisine and a variety of drinks. Finale Desserterie & Bakery has locations throughout the area, with one at the Park Plaza, a Harvard Square location, as well as a spot over in Coolidge Corner. Celebrate summer with two events going on there right now: a special dining deal and a drinks event." View PDF
BOSTON.COM — GLOBETROTTING: Stay Cool at Finale
"Looking for some ways to jazz up your drink menu? Cool off Tuesday, July 21, at Finale with a new refreshing summer drink. A special summer drink event at the Coolidge Corner location from 7 to 8:30." View PDF
A SFOODIE'S CHRONICLE Finale Desserterie & Bakery: a startling dessert hot spot with imaginative integration of desserts and art.
"Magnanimous Molten: the best selling Signature Dessert served with a trio of chocolate, vanilla, and coffee gelato and milk chocolate covered almonds
~unquestionably one of the best chocolate desserts I've ever devoured; I love the moment when the hot chocolate melt combined with cold gelato in my mouth-- a perfect sensation for your tongue!" View PDF
STUFF MAGAZINE: STUFF We Love
"Since Finale opened its doors over a decade ago, its scrumptious desserts have led more than a few dieters to fall off the wagon. But calorie-counters and chocoholics alike can rejoice at Finale’s newest dessert option: miniatures. These bite-sized portions of chocolate mousse and tiny tarts will satisfy your sugar craving without inducing a case of diner’s remorse." View PDF
STUFF Magazine: Get Baked
"Sweetheart, now you have a perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth. From May 4 through May 10, a slew of the city's (and the suburbs') bakeries and restaurants will be supporting the girls by offering up specialty desserts for a good cause..." View PDF
The Boston Globe: Chocolate-caramel matzo crunch
"Now in it's 10th year, the dessert restaurant Finale never had a line of desserts created specifically for Passover. It would get requests each year for flourless options and the only one was a dark chocolate decadence cake. Eventually the chain had enough requests...that it was time to expand the menu." View PDF
GOODlife: Better Living in Greater Boston: INDULGENCES: FANCIFUL AND FUN
"The nice thing about a chocolate plate for two is that you don't have to feel guilty — your partner is committing a calorie crime at the same time as you." View PDF
Boston Family Life: Skip the dinner and head to Finale illy Coffee and Dessert Tasting Event Tuesday, March 10
Boston's favorite dessert destination, Finale Desserterie will host a special illy Coffee tasting event on Tuesday, March 10, 2009. Executive Pastry Chef Nicole Coady will serve five delectable desserts paired with a selection of rich illy coffee drinks. View PDF
STUFF Magazine: Sweet Retreat
...Take the quick T ride to Finale and shut your tummy up with more than just dessert. Their lunch duo (or trio) special features hearty sandwiches and salads... View PDF
Brookline Tab: Finale Desserterie Coffee Tasting
...Five desserts will be paired with a selection of rich illy coffee drinks... View PDF
Boston Event Guide: Celebrating the art of coffee; Finale presents a night of sweet treats and delicious coffees
"I spent a lot of time coming up with desserts whose taste and texture would match well with the selected coffees, and I think people will be pleasantly surprised with the results," Chef Coady said. "I really just want them to come with an open mind and be ready to relax and experience the tastes we've put together..." View PDF
Panorama: Romancing the Hub
Finale specializes in sinfully rich sweets, and as one would imagine, V-Day is their busiest night. This February 13-15, Executive Pastry Chef Nicole Coady has whipped up some special menu items, including the Chocolate Plate for Two, a decadent collection of treats including peanut butter and jelly truffles, a milk chocolate mousse pyramid with a banana center and Finale's signature Molten Chocolate Cake. View PDF
The Harvard Crimson: Valentine's Dining Defies Recession
Paul D. Conforti, president and co-founder of desserterie Finale, said that despite the economy, diners have been turning out in force for special occasions and weekend nights, and Valentine's Day was no exception. View PDF
STUFF Magazine: Desserted: Why don't pastry chefs get more respect?
"You have to be interested in the chemistry to do pastry, be fascinated by what happens when you make a tiny adjustment — add a little more baking soda, reduce the sugar, play with temperature or time," says Finale's Nicole Coady. She had originally planned to become a biologist... View PDF
The Justice Online: Boston-area Finale provides a sweet escape for foodies
Finale has redefined the relatively new culinary experience of a dessert restaurant. It is a sort of hybrid between bakery and restaurant at which dessert is the most prized course of the evening. At Finale, the dinner and lunch menus include light fare like soups, salads and small entrée portions to ensure plenty of room for the final course. The food dishes often leave a bit to be desired-my soup has been lukewarm and my sandwich dry-but Finale more than makes up for an average kitchen with its unbelievable desserts. View PDF
Citysearch.com 5 to Try: Chocolate Desserts
Finale: The granddaddy of death-by-cocoa-butter, the plush desserterie's molten chocolate cake plunges one into a debauched state not often seen. Many will try to replicate the hot, oozing dessert's charms, but there's no parallel to this baked-to-order gooey-centered cake. View PDF
Boston.com Chocolate Love Fest in Boston, Cambridge, Brookline
Finale Desserterie & Bakery is jazzin' up Valentine's Day with a debut of a Retro Chocolate Plate for Two. Made with premium Valrhona chocolate, this presentation of mouth-watering yummies includes peanut butter and jelly truffles, malted milk ball gelato, a sensational s’more, chocolate covered pretzels, a milk chocolate mousse pyramid with banana center and the signature Finale Molten Chocolate Cake. View PDF
The Boston Courant Holiday Gift Guide 2008
"How about an incredible dessert from Finale Bakery, Boston's very own dessert destination for more than 10 years? You can order online and ship to friends and family across the country or stop in to Finale to place an order at their..." View PDF
Boston Herald Robin Williams visits Finale
"Good Will Hunting" star Robin Williams, who is apparently vacationing back at the scene of this Oscar-winning flick,...then popping into Finale for pesto chicken sandwiches, butternut squash soup and a few coffees..." View PDF
Bostonist.com Dessert for Life Video Contest
"Why Didn't We Try to Get Free Dessert for Life? Because we're failures, that's why. But some smart folks submitted videos to win free dessert for life from Finale, and now fourteen of them are closer to living the dream..." View PDF
The Boston Globe Holiday Tasting Event at Finale
"Make your reservations now or you might miss..." View PDF
Boston.com Country Apple Tart
Check out this recipe from Finale"s Nicole Coady. View PDF
PANORAMA The Sweet Life featuring "delicious desserts from Boston's best restaurants"
"No Boston restaurant is better known for it's sweets than Finale, the local chain that specializes in decadent desserts by Executive Pastry Chef Nicole Coady. The Fantasia for two - an exquisitely plated combination of such delights as..." View PDF
The Patriot Ledger Cocoa's Hot
"Finale, a dessert restaurant in Park Plaza, Brookline and Cambridge, takes away the indecision by offering a trio sampler of its bittersweet, hazelnut and white hot chocolate, which also can be served as full-sized servings..." View PDF
Where Magazine Finale "Sweet Temptations"
"Mounds of sugary cream tower atop this desserterie's dense cakes - so these are for frosting lovers only..." View PDF
Cambridge Chronicle Sweet and to the point: Finale opens new central kitchen and headquarters (SEE VIDEO)
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Wall Street Journal Angel Groups Spread Their Wings Beyond Tech
Finale has raised nearly $1 million from three different angel groups View Web Site
Bon Appetit Noted Pastry Chef Nicole Coady Takes Classic Dessert to New Levels
Try the recipe at home.
View Web SiteBusiness Week Hitting The Sweet Spot
"...this chocolate cake has a hot, gooey center and comes with achingly rich coffee ice cream, chocolate sauce and a cluster of chocolate almonds..." View PDF
Town & Country Sweets For Your Sweet
'We recommend Finale of Cambridge, Massachusetts, source of delectable creations. We promise you won't hate yourself in the morning.' View PDF
U.S. News & World Report Just Desserts
"Eateries are springing up where you can have dessert first...Boston's Finale appears to have kicked off the trend..."
Boston Globe Tips from Tour Guide Tom Brady
"...anything that involves chocolate helps keep a smile on my face..." View Web Site
Boston Magazine Cornering the Market
"...Paul Conforti and Kim Moore are opening the third and largest, outpost of their desserterie..." View PDF
