Find the Restaurants Featured on Guilty Pleasures: Holiday Decadence

There's no escaping the decadence of these rich dishes, including Jeff Mauro's pick for a holiday-worthy yule log packed with chocolate.

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Sweet Lady Jane

"This is not your average chocolate cake," Jeff reveals of the Yule Log Cake from Los Angeles' Sweet Lady Jane. Rolled up around fluffy raspberry-laced filling, this chocolate-almond cake is blanketed in even more decadent chocolate before getting decorated in classic log adornments fit for the season.

Where to Find: Sweet Lady Jane

Barney Greengrass

According to Daphne Oz, Barney Greengrass in New York City is "like stepping into the oldie time New York Jewish deli that you've always wanted to visit." She goes there for the Potato Latkes, which turn out golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. These onion-studded latkes are served with applesauce and sour cream, which Daphne deems "the original sweet and savory pairings."

Where to Find: Barney Greengrass

Sylvia's Restaurant

The banana pudding from Sylvia's Restaurant in Harlem, N.Y., is "an experience from the first moment I put the spoon in my mouth," Sherri Shepherd says. Built upon a bed of creamy pudding, this sweet casserole features layers of vanilla wafers and plenty of fresh bananas, with even more pudding on top.

Where to Find: Sylvia's Restaurant

Bludso's BBQ

Bludso's BBQ in Compton, Calif., serves the deep-fried turkey that husband and wife David Arquette and Christina McLarty-Arquette crave during the holiday season. This moist, juicy bird, which is injected with a bold mixture of habanero peppers, butter and garlic, "is one of the greatest things in the entire world," according to McLarty-Arquette.

Where to Find: Bludso's BBQ

Rito's Bakery & Deli

For Carla Hall, it's all about the Giant Cannoli from Rito's Bakery & Deli in Cleveland. Not only does the base of this treat feature an oversize fried cannoli shell, but it's stuffed with 36 regular-size cannolis, each boasting chocolate-dunked ends and a creamy ricotta filling. "For some this is a shareable thing. I can't even say that without laughing because I don't want to share," Carla admits.

Where to Find: Rito's Bakery & Deli

Keens Steakhouse

"When I think Christmas, for me it's prime rib. I mean, it just sings holiday to me," Madison Cowan explains of his penchant for the cut of beef, which he likes to enjoy at Keens Steakhouse in New York. This monstrous cut of beef, a whopping 32 ounces, is simply seasoned and slow roasted for wow-worthy results.

Where to Find: Keens Steakhouse