Italian Rum Cake · aka Tiramisu · since always
The IRC Leaderboard
A separate standing. Rated independently. Scored on custard integrity, espresso absorption, ladyfinger structural fidelity, and cocoa restraint.
Because the dessert is too important to be a footnote. And because Mark is never going to live this down.
Current Standing
01Rank
Verrazzano
North End · Southern Italian
Espresso-soaked without sogginess. Mascarpone that actually tastes like something. Cocoa dust applied with intent.
1.00
02Rank
Halcyon Diner
Somerville (Union Sq) · American / Diner
Valiant. Undercocoa-ed. The ladyfingers lost the plot on the way in. Mark's eleven-minute silence speaks for itself.
0.70
03Rank
Lantern & Thistle
Cambridge (Inman Sq) · British Gastropub
Tastes like it was assembled by someone who had tiramisu described to them once, over the phone, in 2011.
0.55
04Rank
Prima
Charlestown · Italian
The tiramisu arrived, did what it could, and then sat there being heavy, claggy and somehow unpleasantly salty on top of it. Mostly useful for confirming you should stop eating.
0.00
Declined to Serve · A Public Record
Blackbirds’ breakfast buffet · Grand CaymanNo IRC on menu. We are noting this.
Cutlass Oyster Room · Fort PointNo IRC on menu. We are noting this.