Archive for July, 2010
The Best Pastries in Paris :: Top 17 Pâtisseries
What are the best pastries in Paris? After eating nearly 300 pâtisseries from dozens of the most famous pastry shops, I’ve come to an elite list of 17 unforgettable masterpieces. Consider it your shopping list next time you’re here
Des Gâteaux et du Pain :: Choux Cerise Lait Amande
I was in a pickle Sunday morning. There was nothing left at Pierre Hermé for me to try. Sadaharu Aoki’s shop was being ripped apart for renovations. Ladurée had some new pieces, but they were looking a little “rough” to photograph. And, generally, I’d worked my way through the prettiest and tastiest of the grandes
Pascal Caffet :: Exotique
I’ve mentioned before how discovering Pascal Caffet was a complete accident. I was on my way to Androuet for some stinky cheese, when all of a sudden I look over my shoulder and see this beautiful patisserie and, upon walking up to it, an even more stunning pastry spread. They weren’t like other patisseries I’d
Arnaud Delmontel :: Le Verbena
Unfortunately both cash registers had spontaneously decided to stop working, so madame cashier grew mildly enraged as about a half-dozen other people walked it at the same time she was trying to change my 50 euro note. I believe her hasty math gave me about a 30% discount, but seeing the look on her face,
















