http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/roundup/42671 Some say presentation is everything, and these local restaurants have gone all out to create dessert menus featuring some of the most awe-inspiring, unusually shaped sweets around. From "s'more nachos" to ice-cream sushi, these desserts amuse diners with their artful, entrée-like presentations.<BR><i>Photo courtesy of <A href="http://flickr.com/photos/fritobandito/104706155/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ben Demey</A></i><BR> en Copyright 2007 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:10:39 -0800 http://images.citysearch.com/roundup/85/a3/42671r1.jpg http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/roundup/42671 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Chocolate-chip-cookie-dough ice cream comes shaped like a sushi roll with chocolate dipping sauce, wasabi whipped cream and edible chopsticks at this upscale Japanese restaurant. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/44661461/san_francisco_ca/umami.html Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:10:39 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The s'more nachos at this Mission favorite consist of fresh tortilla chips topped with chocolate sauce, graham-cracker crumbs and toasted marshmallows. San Francsico, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/41842663/san_francsico_ca/velvet_cantina.html Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:10:39 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles For their “ice spaghetti pomodoro,” this gelateria shapes vanilla gelato into pasta-like strands, then smothers them in fresh strawberry sauce, white chocolate and cream. An alternate version includes chocolate spaghetti sauce. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/41787622/san_francisco_ca/la_copa_loca.html Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:10:39 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles “Steak cake” might sound like a not-so-clever attempt at renaming shepherd’s pie, but it’s not actually made out of beef--it’s a cake shaped like a rib-eye steak. This special-order bakery will customize orders of any shape, size and flavor. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/867830/san_francisco_ca/the_cake_gallery.html Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:10:39 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Instead of the typical white bread, pan-toasted white sponge cake sandwiches housemade strawberry preserves and peanut butter at this creative eatery. Vanilla ice cream completes this odd take on the classic PB&J. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/41605021/san_francisco_ca/sauce.html Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:10:39 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Their dessert panino, essentially a glorified grilled-cheese sandwich, skips the cheese in favor of sweets like caramelized milk, pears and shaved chocolate. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/45740904/san_francisco_ca/spqr.html Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:10:39 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Skip the argument over the last slice of pepperoni. Instead, order a second pizza pie that is as sweet as pie--covered with Nutella, mascarpone and amoretti. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/44690621/san_francisco_ca/gialina_pizzeria.html Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:10:39 -0800 http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/roundup/39598/ Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:10:39 -0800 http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/bestof/winners/dessert Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:10:39 -0800 http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/roundup/40047 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:10:39 -0800