Flaming bananas Foster prepared tableside at Julep’s New Southern Cuisine in Shockoe Bottom (pictured). Cinnamon added to the liqueur makes the dish snap, crackle and scare surrounding tables — and everyone wants a taste.
Fried Twinkies at Buffington & Wine’s Pies, Fries and Franks in Church Hill.
Elvis pizza at Fresca on Addison: peanut butter, bananas and chocolate on a thin-crust pie.
Bacon ice cream and apple dumplings at Parkside Cafe.
Molten lava cake at Zeus Gallery Cafe.