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New York City Restaurants for the Single-Minded

Metro Money: Anne Kadet Checks Out a Range of One-Item Eateries

Cake, custard, booze: Who doesn't love tiramisu? Not long ago, Alessandro Radici opened the nation's first shop dedicated entirely to the decadent dessert. And he really took it all the way. At Dolce Vizio, his charming West Village cafe, the confection came in six flavors, including Nutella and limoncello. You could buy it by the cake, by the slice or by the ounce. You could even build your own, choosing from toppings like pistachios and chocolate curls. How could this possibly fail?

Alas, the shop lasted but 11 months. Mr....