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Dessert Gallery celebrates 25 years of sweets in Houston
Dessert Gallery is holding monthly giveaways to celebrate its 25th year in business. Its first featured gift is a half-dozen piñata cupcakes. (Courtesy Dessert Gallery)
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Dessert Gallery, 3600 Kirby Drive, Houston, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in September. For the rest of the year, the bakery and cafe will feature monthly product giveaways through its Facebook and Instagram pages. The first giveaway features a half-dozen of its new piñata cupcakes. Dessert Gallery offers curbside pick-up and delivery options, and ships nationwide. 713-522-9999. www.dessertgallery.com
By Matt Dulin
Matt joined Community Impact Newspaper in January 2018 and is the City Editor for Houston's Inner Loop editions.
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