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Who’s cupcakes stand tallest in Houston? Those bragging rights belong to Ooh La La Dessert Boutique, whose delicious, dolled up dreamboats won both best vanilla and best red velvet cupcakes in a recent smackdown hosted by the Houston Press.

Houston Chronicle

“Best Sweets” Nominee

Houston Culinary Awards

Best Cupcakes in Houston

Houston Press

Wunderkind Vanessa O’Donnell’s chic boutique serves sinfully good cannoli, decadent chocolate chip cookies and all manner of pies, cakes and cupcakes.

Houston Magazine

Rodeo Uncorked Best Bites Competition

Dessert/Cheese Category, 2nd Place

Houston’s Hottest Chef

Eater.Com

It’s never to far to drive west if the reward means signature jumbo cupcakes custom designed with toppings at the cupcake bar, dozens of wicked specialty coffee drinks, or a retail store stocked with dreamy gifts

My Table Magazine

Best Houston Bakery

Houston CitySearch

Everything O’Donnell makes is handmade, from scratch, using original recipes, sometimes her own, sometimes those from family tradition. Her confections are never too heavy, never to dense, and always completely decadent.

Prime Living Magazine

Chef Vanessa O’Donnell’s cupcakes are confection perfection.

Houston Chronicle

It’s evident that pastry chef owner Vanessa O’Donnell is a perfectionist as all of her creations taste as exquisite as they look. One visit to Ooh La La and you’ll wonder how you ever stayed inside the loop before.

Envy Magazine

Latest News

Fox 26

Award-winning wine and gourmet dishes are a hit during 2020 Best Bites Competition

 

Houston Chronicle

By Darla Guillen Gilthorpe
Ooh La La Dessert Boutique is closing its Memorial City location

 

The Daily Meal

By Kaitlin Miller
The Sweetest Dessert Shop in Every State

 

Swoon Memorial

Swoon Memorials Readers Choice Awards

 

Katy Moms Network

Meet a Mom: Vanessa O’Donnell, Ooh-La-La Dessert Boutique

 

Katy Magazine

Katy’s Best Desserts! Must Try Treats for Local Diners

 

ABC 13 Eyewitness News

11 ways to celebrate the moon landing anniversary in Houston

 

Studio 512

Try Ooh La La Sweets in Houston

 

Houston Press

By Lorretta Ruggiero
This Week in Houston Food Events: Ooh La La Easter, Dave Arnold at UB Preserve

 

Click 2 Houston

Over-the-top foods inspired by rodeo season

 

Houston Food Finder

Phaedra Cook
This Bakery is Selling Pop Tart Cupcakes & Thin Mint Macarons in March

 

Houston Food Finder

Erika Kwee
Last Minute Valentine’s Day Sweets

 

Houston Food Finder

Ellie Sharp
Eight Houston Restaurant Dishes & Drinks Featuring Texas Peaches

 

ABC 13 Eyewitness News

Cool Spaces – Ooh La La

 

The Sealy News

4-H kids tour Minute Maid Park and learn about nutrition

 

Houston Business Journal

Olivia Pulsinelli
Ronnie Killen, dessert concepts among big winners at Rodeo Houston’s 2018 Best Bites Competition

 

Houstonia

Joanne O’Leary
Ooh La La Has a Familiar Cupcake and Other V-Day Treats

 

Good Taste with Tanji

Treat Your Sweetheart to Chocolate This Valentine’s Day

 

Houstonia

Joanne O’Leary
Where to Find the Best Chocolate Desserts in Houston

 

USA Today

By Kelly Tyko
National Cupcake Day: Where to get freebies and sweet savings Friday

 

ABC 13 Eyewitness News

By Katherine Whaley
Stores offer traffic-free shopping with home delivery and drive-thrus

 

Houston Press

By Brooke Viggiano
This Week in Houston Food Events: Til the Seasons for Desserts

 

Click 2 Houston, Houston Life

Ooh La La Gingerbread

 

Houston Chronicle

By Darla Guillen
World Series appearances prompts Astors-inspired dining deals

 

Houston Press

By Gwendolyn Knapp
Where To Eat and Watch the World Series: Dining Deals and Watch Parties in Houston

Memorial District

Ooh La La: Decadent Variety and a Touch of Whimsy

 

Houston Chronicle

By Darla Guillen
Astros World Series specials at Houston restaurants

 

ABC 13

World Series-themed Astros specials for all foodie fans

 

Houston Chronicle

By Greg Morago
Colorful sprinkles light up our lives

 

ABC 13

Learn to make Ooh La La’s famous oatmeal chocolate pecan cookies

 

Houston Food Finder

The Ultimate List Of French Macarons in Houston

 

Houston Press

The Five Best Apple Pies in Houston

 

Houston Press

Saint Patricks Day Celebrations in Houston: Corned Beef, Green Beer & Blarney

 

My Table

Valentine Delights, Delivered (+ Win Two Cakes!)

 

Houstonia Magazine

Five Places to Hit on National Pie Day

 

Houston Press

Upcoming Houston Food Eventooh-la-la-decadent-variety-and-touch-whimsy”>Ooh La La: Decadent Variety and a Touch of Whimsy

 

Houston Chronicle

By Darla Guillen
Astros World Series specials at Houston restaurants

 

ABC 13

World Series-themed Astros specials for all foodie fans

 

Houston Chronicle

By Greg Morago
Colorful sprinkles light up our lives

 

ABC 13

Learn to make Ooh La La’s famous oatmeal chocolate pecan cookies

 

Houston Food Finder

The Ultimate List Of French Macarons in Houston

 

Houston Press

The Five Best Apple Pies in Houston

 

Houston Press

Saint Patricks Day Celebrations in Houston: Corned Beef, Green Beer & Blarney

 

My Table

Valentine Delights, Delivered (+ Win Two Cakes!)

 

Houstonia Magazine

Five Places to Hit on National Pie Day

 

Houston Press

Upcoming Houston Food Events: A Sweet and Tart Start to the New Year

 

ABC 13 Eyewitness News

Houston Area New Year’s Eve Events 2016-2017

 

Houston Press

10 Best Desserts to Eat This Winter in Houston

Houston Life, Click2Houston

It’s National Cupcake Day!

ABC 13 Eyewitness News

Thanksgiving Day Food Options in Houston

Houston Modern Luxury

Robin Barr Sussman
Hit List: 5 Sweet Spots Make Holiday Baking a Treat

Houston Press

Erika Kwee
Eat the Best Pie in Houston

Houston Life, Click2Houston

Halloween Treats With Vanessa O’Donnell
Halloween Treats

 Houstonia Magazine

Joanna O’Leary
Ghostly Grub: Where to Get Your Ghoul on This Halloween

Houston.about.com

Robyn Correll
Inside Houston: Ooh La La Dessert Boutique Owner Vanessa O’Donnell

Houston Eater.com

By Ellie Sharp
13 Pies You Need To Eat Right Now in Houston

KHOU, Great Day Houston

Segment With Cristina Terrell And Vanessa O’Donnell
Spooky Sweets You Can Make at Home

Houston Press

By Brooke Viggiano
This Week in Houston Food Events: Trick or TrEAT

Channel 2 Houston Life

It’s a Houston Life Celebration!

Houston Chronicle

By Greg Morago
Houston Culinary Awards nominees announced

Houston Press

By Erika Kwee
Eight Dessert Deals in Houston for Summer 2016

Houston Chronicle

By Maggie Gordon
It’s cupcake time, Houston

Houston Modern Luxury

The Hit List: 5 Spots to Go Buck Wild

Houston Press

By Phaedra Cook
Made in Houston: A List of Excellent Valentine’s Day Treats

The Culture Trip

By Jane Chun
Top 10 Shops for Pie in Houston

Houston Chronicle

By Tanji Patton
Naughty Holiday Desserts that are NICE!

Houston Eater.com

By West Griffin
Houston Bakery Heatmap: The Best Holiday Bakeries

ABC 13 Eyewitness News

By Katherine Whaley
Houston’s Top Restaurants Share Their Secret Thanksgiving Receipes

Houston Press

By Phaedra Cook
Where to get Thanksgiving Pies To-Go in Houston

Houston Chronicle

By Syd Kearney
Thanksgiving 2015 countdown: desserts to dazzle

Houston Eater.com

By Holly Beretto And Wes Griffin
Fall Desserts to Tempt Your Sweet Tooth

KHOU Great Day Houston

National Dessert Day

My Table

By My Table Staff
Margs + Mint Juleps

Houston Modern Luxury

By Robin Barr Sussman
The Hit List: V-Day Fork Play

CultureMap

By Marene Gustin
Inside the minds of Houston’s best chefs: Top burger guru, dessert queen & more share their reading habits

My Table

By Marene Gustin
Pumpkin Prime Time

CultureMap

By Marene Gustin
Foodie nightmare: The pumpkin craze is completely out of control, but there still are some worthy dishes

CultureMap

By Marene Gustin
Foodie Halloween: Houston’s top chefs reveal their scary secrets and most tantalizing treats

Houston Press

By Brooke Viggiano
Peak Season: Five Standout Apple Dishes in Houston

KPRC Channel 2 News Today

By Courtney Zavala
Vanessa talks about new decorated sugar cookies, cake balls and more

CultureMap

By Marene Gustin
Pie and cake restaurant fight has Houston chefs and foodies choosing sides

Houston Press

By Molly Dunn And Kaitlin Steinberg
Ten Best Places in Houston to Get your Next Cake

Zagat

By Marcy De Luna
Treat Yo Self: Ooh La La’s Oreo Cookie Pie

Shoot My Chef

Pastry Chef Vanessa O’Donnell

CultureMap

By Eric Sandler
Houston’s best pastry chefs are revealed: The city’s dessert masters square off in Tastemakers”

Houston Press

By Molly Dunn
Move Over, Cupcakes. Macarons have taken our place!

CultureMap

By Eric Sandler
The Houston Rodeo’s best bites: Red velvet twinkies, short ribs galore or bacon waffle – what’s your favorite?

Houston Chronicle

Houston margaritas worth their salt.

Eater.com

By Eater Staff
Eater Interviews “Ooh La La Owner on Her Company’s Expansion”

Prime Living

By Robin Barr Sussman
“Three Must-Try Pies in Texas”

My Table

By Robin Barr Sussman
“Gingerbread In Your Head”

Yourhoustonews.com

“Texas treats, eats to delight your favorite foodie”

KPRC Channel 2

By Ruben Galvan
Vanessa offers tips and trucks for Halloween treats

Houston Press

By Joanna O’Leary
Eating…Our Words “Top 5 Hungry-For-Halloween Must-Haves in Houston”

CultureMap

By Marene Gustin
“Game on! Houston chefs recommend perfect food for football watching”

Houston Press

By Joanna O’Leary
Eating…Our Words “S’more S’mores Cupcake, Please!”

Houston Press

By Joanna O’Leary
Eating…Our Words “Top 5 Houston Desserts for Chocolate Lovers”

Houston Press

By Joanna O’Leary
“Eating…Our Words “Ooh La La Bakery: A Confection Consortium”

Houston Press

By Joanna O’Leary
Eating…Our Words “Top 5 Cheesecakes to Try in Houston”

CultureMap

By Marene Gustin
“Chefs screaming, throwing knives and attacking food: How Houston’s best stack up to TV sterotypes

CultureMap

By Ruthie Miller
“Houston’s best ice cream, popsicles and more: 10 cool treats to help you love summer”

29*95

By Staff
Restaurants “A Guide to Houston Best Cold Treats, Drinks and Desserts”

H Texas

By Laurette Veres And Andrea Ledoux-Richards
“Houston’s Culinary Stars”

Chron.com

By Mai Pham And Greg Morago
“Some like it cold”

CultureMap

By Marene Gustin
Food for Thought “High on Chopped but not Hell’s Kitchen: The cooking shows Houston chefs watch on TV”

Fox 26 Morning News

By Cleverley Stone
Vanessa shares her recipe for Rodeo Uncorked award-winning Blackberry Pie Bars

CultureMap

By Marene Gustin
Restaurant Chefs Give the Greatest Holiday Gifts

Houston Press

By Mai Pham
Chef Chat:”Chef Chat, Part 1: Vanessa O’Donnell of Ooh La La Dessert Boutique”
Chef Chat “Chef Chat, Part 2, Vanessa O’Donnell of Ooh La La Dessert Boutique”

Chef Chat “Chef Chat, Part 3, Vanessa O’Donnell of Ooh La La Dessert Boutique”