I have found a new heaven for my Cookie & pastry cravings - this heaven - Mulino Pastry is run by Didem - baker & owner of this 9 month old establishment in Westlake. This place is an adventure for your sweet tooth. If you are a fan of European pastry & 'biscuits' (a.k.a. Cookies), then this place will fill you with the familiar smells, taste, as well as satisfying your sweet craving.
The offerings change but there are always some constants. Didem takes pride in her creations and it most certainly shows in her enthusiasm as well as patience in explaining the various goodies to you. She will even let you taste various cookies before you can settle your mind. If you are like me and you can't make up your mind between the choices, just get a couple of each - trust me you will not regret. In here quality does NOT diminish with quantity.
During my last visit, I had the Sesame seed savories ( these go perfectly with a cup of Earl Grey tea) , 3 different flavors of ( colored to match the flavor ) cream cookies, and Almond-Hazlenut Cookies ( come in a pack of two ). None of these tasted like the dry crunchy cookies otherwise found in chain stores. They are a perfect combination of flakiness on the outside with just the right consistency of softness inside. One bite and I bet you won't be able to put it down. I could feel my sweet tooth giving a sigh of utter satisfaction. Didem will even entertain any special order request you might have. She was very willing to consider and deliver upon one my special orders of Half Moon cookies.
There are plenty of variety I need to try ( some familiar and some that I'm sure will be delicious ) as I look forward to my next visit.