Sweets by the Sea - Key Lime Pie in Brooklyn

Looking to wow that special someone with a little known romantic spot full of delectable desserts? Then take a jaunt to Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pies in Redhook, Brooklyn. The waterfront ambience, industrial chic, and peaceful setting ... not to mention the best lime pies you’ve ever nibbled ... will win over any heart (or belly).

Founded and still operated by Brooklyn pieman, Steve Tarpin, this quaint bakery sits in a 7,000 sq ft warehouse right off the harbor, so you can smell the sea, hear the ships, and savor the shaded garden full of wooden tables and chairs. You can get Steve’s authentic pastries in a mix of sizes, including the 3” teaser, the 8” retailer, and the classic 12”. And then there’s the "swingle." No, that’s not a Kama Sutra position. It’s a frozen key lime pie on a stick dipped in creamy Belgian chocolate. OMG. And after taking a stroll among the surrounding seafaring sites licking his or her way to the yummy center, your guest might be ready for some swingling of a more intimate sort.

Sure ... it’s a schlep to get to Redhook, but adversity breeds opportunity. How often do you take a date by bus or bike? The adventure is the seduction. But if you’re just more upscale than all that, Steve’s pies are available by delivery, in grocery stores and at classy NY eateries, like Peter Luger's and St. Regis.

So hopstop your way over to Steve's haven of limey goodness -- it's an in-town trip to an exotic, tastier world that's sure to impress and entice.

Photo courtesy of Marc Averette via Wickimedia Commons.