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Maria Arenas

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✨ GOLDEN TICKET ✨

September is our last Grand Finale — your final chance to try it at ZuZu, through September 30. 🍰

🩵 $1 from every cake sold will be donated to @makeawisharizona to help create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

#linkinbio by @pastrychefmaria

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19 days ago

⚠️ The Show Stopper Shake is back! ⚠️

And we're kicking things off with the Green Monster. 🎃🧟

This October, try @pastrychefmaria's spooky vanilla Oreo milkshake loaded with an apple donut, gummy worms, Oreos, gummy vampire teeth, Halloween sprinkles, applesauce, Oreo milk crumb and whipped cream.

$1 of every shake sold will be donated to our friends at @ronaldmcdonaldhousecnaz. 🩵

Click the link in our bio to book your table. Available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. by @pastrychefmaria

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21 days ago

The secret is finally out. 👀✨

Our Show Stopper Shakes are officially making a comeback!

@pastrychefmaria is keeping October's flavor under wraps for now, but the reveal is coming soon. by @pastrychefmaria

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THE FINAL GRAND FINALE 🍰

After a year of over-the-top cakes, our September Grand Finale will be our last one.

✨ Meet the Golden Ticket — confetti cake with vanilla buttercream and chocolate dripping, M&Ms, Skittles, gummy bears, rainbow sprinkles, whipped cream, a ZuZu chocolate bar and chocolate ice cream.

$1 from every Grand Finale sold will be donated to @makeawisharizona, which helps grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. 🧡

🎫 And, each one includes a 'golden ticket' voucher for 20% off your next ZuZu visit.

👀 And just when you thought the surprises were over... @pastrychefmaria has one more sweet secret to share. Coming soon.

#linkinbio by @pastrychefmaria

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a month ago

Last call for the August Grand Finale 🍰✨

Our Dubai Chocolate Cake is only at ZuZu through August 31, so there's still time to enjoy this month's flavor.

🩵 Plus, for every cake sold, we'll donate $1 to @lostourhome Pet Rescue, a local nonprofit helping rescue homeless pets, keep families and their pets together, and find forever homes for animals in need.

🔗 Click the link in bio for more details. by @pastrychefmaria

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2 months ago

Introducing this month’s “In the Kitchen” feature: Chef Maria Arenas of Hotel Valley Ho!

For Chef Arenas, every dessert tells a story. Whether she's putting an Argentinian spin on a classic, gathering ideas while traveling or baking whimsical cakes, the executive pastry chef pours plenty of heart into her work. Learn more at arcadianews.com and have a great week! by @pastrychefmaria

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Dubai Chocolate Cake 🍫🍰

August's Grand Finale arrives tomorrow at ZuZu. ✨

Try this chocolate mini-cake layered with chocolate buttercream and pistachio kataifi filling, topped with fresh strawberries, pistachio chocolate-covered strawberries, a Dubai chocolate alfajor and pistachio ice cream.

🧡 For every cake sold in August, Hotel Valley Ho is donating $1 to @lostourhome, a local nonprofit that rescues homeless pets, helps keep families together through its pet food bank and temporary pet care programs, and finds loving forever homes for animals in need.

Our very own Archie the chihuahua came from Lost Our Home, so they have a special place in our heart! 🐶

🐾 Plus, all August long, buy a pup cap and get the matching hat for yourself for just $15. While supplies last.

🔗 Details at the @eatatzuzu link in bio. by @pastrychefmaria

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3 months ago

This is the last week to enjoy Stars, Stripes + Sweets! 🍰

If you haven’t tried our July Grand Finale yet, there’s still time. Even sweeter? $1 from every cake sold will be donated to Folds of Honor Arizona to help support the families of America’s fallen and disabled service members. 🇺🇸

✨ Stop by and treat yourself before it’s gone. Available at ZuZu through July 31. by @pastrychefmaria

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3 months ago

Stars, Stripes + Sweets 🍰⭐

July's Grand Finale by @pastrychefmaria is here, inspired by the nostalgic treats of summers past.

Enjoy this "Twinkies" cake with whipped cream, animal crackers, house-made "Hostess" mini cupcakes, cola gummies, house-made fudge stripes and a sundae with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, sprinkles and a cherry. 🍒

🇺🇸 Available at ZuZu all July.

$1 from each Grand Finale will be donated to @foldsofhonorarizona, which provides educational scholarships to the children and spouses of America’s fallen or disabled service members and first responders. by @pastrychefmaria

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4 months ago

Final call for June's Grand Finale! 🍰

Our Ooey Gooey Biscoff Cake is almost gone, and trust us — you'll want to grab a fork before it's too late.

Available through June 30 at ZuZu. 🤎✨ by @pastrychefmaria

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4 months ago

Summer just got sweeter at ZuZu 🍰

Because there's always room for dessert — especially when it looks (and tastes) like this.

🫐 Pavlova 🫐
chantilly cream, ginger + orange macerated summer berries, mint + powdered sugar

🍑 Peaches + Cream Crisp 🍑
vanilla ice cream, nutmeg + smoked sea salt by @pastrychefmaria

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4 months ago

Meet our June Grand Finale: Ooey Gooey Biscoff Cake ✨

🍪 Black velvet cake, Biscoff butter and milk crumb filling, dark chocolate whipped ganache, Biscoff drip, double chocolate ice cream sandwich, Biscoff cheesecake and chocolate cookie cake truffle

Available throughout June.

😍 Send this to your dessert-loving bestie you're bringing to ZuZu. by @pastrychefmaria

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