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| - Absolutely freakin' mind-blowing.
I don't find myself out in Summertucky too often, so when I found myself staring this mouth-watering French bakery in the face, I submitted to temptation immediately. Best decision of my day.
I don't have much of a sweet tooth, but when I do indulge, I go balls to the wall. I'll visit Payard or Jean-Phillipe or Chocolate & Spice or Crown Bakery.
And holy crap. This place slays every single one of them dead. It looks as good as any patisserie I walked into on the streets of Paris and probably tastes a little better too. I can't believe I just said that but this place out-Frances France.
As soon as I walked in I was greeted with a case full of buche du noel, the traditional rich, complex, decadent French Christmas pastry - only in flavors well beyond the traditional chocolate, to include Grand Marnier, pistachio, vanilla and coffee. I've had Payard's legendary buche, and the versions served here are simply a cut above. Sorry, François.
The rest of the dessert case contains similarly irresistible treats - my focus was drawn by the amazing selection of cakes, which may well be the very best desserts anywhere in Las Vegas. And for like $4.30 per slice. Something like this on the Strip would cost you double and not be nearly this good.
Also of note is their baguette. They offer a crispy variety and a soft variant. I opted for the crispy on my visit and discovered a flavor that was less comparable to bread and more akin to the very best New York style pizza crust I've ever had.
It's a good thing this place is so far away, or I would be fused-to-the-couch fat.
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