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| - It was already late into the evening when we arrived at this French bakery hankering for dessert. From the outside looking in, the well-lit interior was small, with foot traffic evolving around the circular glass case overlooking a number of desserts that were on full display. We sat at the small counter to slowly fork into our treats once the bill was settled. The noise level was high, and the room was filled with anticipation. My eyes were much bigger than my stomach on this decadent evening.
The Triple Chocolate Cake ($8) was layered with chocolate mouse, thick milk and white chocolate cream, and toffee at the bottom for texture. It was the most decadent dessert of the night. The chocolate flavors were multiple and distinct, but also intermingled with a level of balance without it being too sweet.
My favorite of the night was the Lemon Tart ($8). It was made with lemon custard, vanilla meringue, white chocolate ring, and candied strawberry at the bottom. I wished the crust was easier to cut into. Aside from that, the refinement on all levels was unparalleled. The layer of candied strawberry served as a nice intermediary between the ingredients, but also cut through some of the tart elements of the custard. It was worth getting.
The Vanilla Éclair ($8) arrived with cream puff dough, vanilla cream, and a thin piece of dark chocolate on top. Unfortunately, the cream puff dough did not taste fresh. I loved the vanilla cream and a touch of coffee to add a nice element of surprise. However, I did not think the price was worth the value, especially given our problem associated with the cream puff dough.
Santi's choice of Pistachio Rice Crispy Ball ($3.50) came with rice crispy that embodied a sweet aromatic pistachio flavor that lingered and intensified along with each chew. It was delicious. I can't wait to try the strawberry flavor on the next visit.
I also had the Ice Tea ($4.25) that tasted refreshing and clean, but over-priced for the size of the cup. Service can be confusing as there were two lines and a lack of clarity on the protocol. Overall, it was still a pleasant experience with a number of shortcomings. These shortcomings had to do with the limited selection of pastries available, freshness of the Éclair, and price. In short, I find the desserts to be balanced in flavor, not too sweet, and made with high quality ingredients. I hope to eventually visit the location in Aria for a close up comparison.
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