In NYC’s Koreatown, Sweet Graffiti is making dessert a global adventure. Buenos Aires-born pastry chef Romina Peixoto draws on and explores flavors not only from her own Argentine upbringing, but also the rest of Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, and the U.S. The result: a menu full of creative confections that tell cultural stories and invite visitors to experience the richness of the world one bite at a time!
Our International Desserts and the Stories Behind Them
The array of inventive desserts on Sweet Graffiti’s menu celebrate truly global flavors:
- Pad Thai cookie – This delightful treat blends peanut butter, lime, coconut, and a hint of chili for a sweet-spicy surprise.
- Dubai cookie, sundae, and “Graffiti” bar – All three feature pistachio, tahini, and kataifi for richness and texture.
- Lychee pandan & ube macarons – These Asian-inspired confections highlight fragrant East Asian ingredients to make classic French macarons a lot more interesting.
- Alfajores – These delicate Latin American cookies are filled with smooth dulce de leche and dusted with powdered sugar.
- Mango cardamom & matcha passionfruit bonbons – Romina’s inventive small-batch chocolates draw on flavor combinations from around the world.
Each dessert listed above is a taste of a different culture. Sweet Graffiti is showing how flavors from across the globe can come together in unexpected and exciting ways.
Sweet Graffiti’s Impact on the NYC Dessert Scene
Sweet Graffiti is at the forefront of NYC’s “street meets sweet” movement, where culinary creatives are infusing elegant, inventive pastries and confections with the flavors of global street food.
Reimagining ingredients from the cuisines of Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia, Chef Romina Peixoto is pushing the boundaries of what dessert can be, so Sweet Graffiti continues to draw dessert lovers who are eager for new flavors and textures.
Romina’s approach reflects a larger trend in the city’s food scene. Across NYC, chefs are mixing global flavors to create something entirely new. Sweet Graffiti embodies that adventurous spirit with a selection of playful, inventive treats that are both proudly international and distinctly New York in their approach.
Where You Can Try Romina’s International Treats
Explore the flavors of the world through Romina’s inventive desserts and learn how cultural traditions can come together on a single plate.
You can visit Sweet Graffiti for yourself at 51 West 32nd Street in NYC’s Koreatown, check them out on Instagram at @sweetgraffitisweets, or find our pastries and confections served at Martinique New York on Broadway.
