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| - *I have died and gone to heaven." Mark my grave with biscotti from Enrico's.
My review is based on a whirlwind less than 48 hour trip to the 'Burgh that had me eating whenever and where ever something looked tasty. I made a purchase here for dessert to take back for that night and biscotti for the plane ride the next day. And a little nibble in the car on the way home (geez, so I suck a tiny bite... w/e!)
I got a total of 2 biscotti and 2 chocolate oblivion minis (3 bite sizes of flourless chocolate cake).
+ 1 Star - Variety. I mean, who knew that there were over 20 types o biscotti made here - and most are available every day. Variety is the spice of bakery life.
+ 1 Star - Staff. How pleasant and funny and knowledgeable. Every one of them (I chatted with 3) has not just the ingredients committed to memory, but little tales to tell about this flavor and that. Lovely and engaged bakers make for fat, happy eaters o biscotti.
+ 1 Star. Quality. I was a little wary that the biscotti would be like shingles, as that is what biscotti always taste like. Not here, my friend. Here they are as the bakery gods intend biscotti to be - edible with coffee or other dunkables, but also sheer delight on their own. And that is 90% to do with the excellent ingredients.
+1 Star - The other stuff. Like I said, I bought two small flourless cake-lettes. OMG and I never eat desserts. Thank heavens I don't live in the 'Burgh or I would be here at least weekly. Or more, as they are across from the yoga studio I like (Bikram!).
+ 1 Star - Price. Did I mention I bought 2 biscotti and 2 mini-cakes for $5!!!! WTF???!! Amazingly cheap. I really should have bought more.
- 1 Star - Regret. That I didn't buy more to take back home with me. I am still weeping over that. Yes, I can order online, but it's not... the... same....
I never have a need to go back to Pittsburgh, but I may have to concoct one to go here. This was my dream-come-true bakery. Sigh.
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