Eat Dessert First or All Night at the Mandarin Oriental

Maura Kilpatrick of Oleana and Sofra Bakery & Cafe

By Naomi Kooker

If you have a sweet tooth, get ready to camp out at Boston magazine’s “Top Desserts," an evening of sweets, classic cocktails, chocolate and live music on May 24 at the Mandarin Oriental.

You’ll get a preview of some of the Boston's top pastry chefs' spring and summer dessert items. Those participating include Shane Gray of Mistral, Maura Kilpatrick of Oleana and Sofra; Jiho Kim of L’Espalier; Katie Kimble of Area Four; Top Chef finalist Tiffani Faison of Sweet Cheeks Q; and Olivier Maillard of Deuxave.

Enjoy a coffee and cookie bar, Taza Chocolate treats, cocktails by mixologist Jackson Cannon of The Hawthorne and other fun and yummy surprises. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Greater Boston Food Bank (6-7 PM VIP reception, $70; 7-9 PM general admission, $55; click here for tickets and more details).