Posts Tagged ‘Patisserie’

May 16, 2008 8

Demel (Vienna: Hofburg Imperial Palace)

By in Vienna

The sausages revived our energy, but we were thinking of cakes. After hitting several tourist sights (including following the Royal Band marching into the Castle, saved our trouble finding directions), we dashed to one of Vienna’s most famous cake shop before its closing time. So there was a bitter rivalry story about Vienna’s signature chocolate […]

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March 31, 2008 5

Cafe Blanc (Costa Mesa)

By in 18: Greater LA

More pretty and tasty cakes from Cafe Blanc (see my old entry): Coeur des Rois. Vanilla mousse, raspberry gelee and kirsh brandy. I think there could be a bit more raspberry gelee to give a even stronger punch to the sourness. Doux Chocolat: white and dark chocolate mousee. Very good!

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February 21, 2008 3

Boule (La Cienega)

By in 09: Weho

Valentine gave us excuse to indulge in the quality but pricey French sweets at patisserie Boule (see our old entry). 12 Pieces Gift Box $28. You can select from their many flavors they offer. We choose all of the tea flavor ones (Oolong, Jasmine, Earl Grey, etc). I have to admit I prefer chocolate in […]

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February 15, 2008 2

Cafe Blanc (Costa Mesa)

By in 18: Greater LA, Favorite Food Entries

Jon and I went to Orange Country few weekends ago so it was a good chance to check out the Japanese french bakery Cafe Blanc. I always love Japanese take on French pasteries for the delicacy and refinement. Such as Chantillily (1 and 2) or Patisserie Sadaharu Aoki at Paris. Other good, similar French style […]

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November 2, 2007 6

Pierre Hermé (Paris: St.Germain)

By in 01: Paris, Favorite Food Entries

Almost toward the end of our Paris food blogging (we skipped a few report on lackluster dinners). Yes of course there’d be macarons from the much hyped star pastry chef Pierre Hermé. After he left Fauchon, he setup his flagship in Tokyo in 1998 and returned to setup his Paris shop at St. Germain in […]

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