The Sweet Spot — Restaurant in North Little Rock

UBE!!! If you're Filipino, you know what that is and lots of us crave it. If you're not, it's a purple yam that has been described as a combination of pistachio and vanilla. In order of intensity, from intense to subtle: Ube macapuno pie, Ube cheesecake, Ube ensaymada (butter brioche), Ube lengua de gato (thin butter cookies). I go for intense, my husband subtle. Authentic Filipino Asado!!! In steamed/siopao and baked versions. I can attest Baked (later microwaved) is sooo good. Haven't tried siopao. There's lots of other stuff too. Let's support this bakery so we have local source of Ube and...

I cannot rave enough about this place, it's absolutely fantastic. Their Filipino sweets are made by hand with love and you can tell. Not only are they beautiful, they taste incredible. The shop also sells steamed buns that are out of this world and their own brand of coffee. Everything is very reasonably priced and worth it, and the owners/bakers are always so kind and welcoming when we visit. They work very hard. I really encourage everybody to try this place, you won't regret it! Let's help this wonderful local...

I just had a delightful weekend exploring Arkansas during the Floral Convention, and I stumbled upon a charming little sweet shop called Felipeno Dessert. I couldn’t resist picking up a dozen ensaimadas, both ube and the regular flavor. I also tried some delicious Spanish bread, makapunu cheesecake, and more ube treats. Oh, everything was so moist and flavorful—I just couldn’t stop eating! If you ever find yourself in Arkansas, be sure to visit this sweet spot; the staff are incredibly friendly and...