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| - Chef Christian Fauré recently opened a second location, this time in downtown Montreal. They took the spot of the former Suite 88 Chocolatier, a spot beloved by sweet tooths around town. I noticed the new location a few days before Christmas, as I was last-minute shopping. I remembered how my boyfriend had been tempted by their homemade maple marshmallows when we visited their Old Port shop, so I went in.
The place was crisp and elegant, with white walls and white counters. Their coloful products were pops of colours that attracted the eye and aroused appetite. They had kept the interior plans of Suite 88, with the long counter and seats beside the door. The shelves by the window displayed many packed products, mostly marshmallows and chocolates. A row of counter seats also lined the window, but no chairs were in sight. The shop offered tea and coffee, as well as macarons and signature pastries (although there wasn't many choices left because it was late in the day). They also had croissants, chocolatines, and some savory options, such as quiche.
Maison Christian Fauré can be quite pricey. My pack of maple marshmallows was around 12$, but it was well worth it, given the enthusiastic cheer it elicited at home. Very strong maple flavors!
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