"Being put on dessert duty for a picnic can be a little tricky, but one fool-proof option in Beverly Grove is Magnolia Bakery on W. 3rd Street. This famous NYC-import is certainly no secret, but their banana pudding is still one of the best desserts in the world. It’s thick, creamy, and won’t completely fall apart if it spends a few minutes in the sun. They also sell individual cups for $4.50, so everybody can have their own without fighting over the last few bites." - brant cox