Damgoodsweet Consulting Group
David Guas, the original creative force behind the sweets at Washington's Passion Food Hospitality restaurants (Acadiana, Ceiba, DC Coast, and TenPenh), has launched his own entrepreneurial career as a private consultant, boutique pastry caterer, and dessert cookbook author.
In 2004, Guas was named Pastry Chef of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, and Bon Appétit called him one of the country's eight "Dessert Stars."
Guas makes regular appearances on NBC's Today Show, de-mystifying everything from pastry dough to Mardi Gras king cakes for the nationwide viewing audience.Damgoodsweet is available for private consultations, including restaurant openings and menu development, boutique catering, and cooking classes. View some of David's most acclaimed recipes, read recent press coverage of his pastry successes, check out the latest Damgoodsweet news and upcoming appearances, or contact him for more information about his services.
DamGoodSweet: Desserts to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth, New Orleans Style
DamGoodSweet is a sweetened travelogue packed with recipes celebrating chef David Guas' hometown of New Orleans and the rich culinary traditions that shaped his palate, from southern classics like Red Velvet Cake, to Crescent City staples like Buttermilk Beignets and King Cake.
As the first published New Orleans baking and dessert cookbook to have been written by a professional pastry chef, DamGoodSweet has received numerous accolades and nominations from
the James Beard Foundation Book Awards and 
the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Cookbook Awards.