Sometimes the food of the chef doesn't necessarily live up to their reputation, but this is definitely not the case with Jean Philippe's pastries and gelato.
Last time, I enjoyed every morsel of the rich and moist opera cake. Its ganache is literally as smooth as a silk, and as chocolatey as it is in flavor, it is not overly sweet like most bakeries. If you get a chance, don't pass up the eclair either. It's the most perfect eclair I've ever tasted.
During today's visit, I was way too full to eat a cake so I opt for a straciatella gelato. The gelato was very creamy and full of vanilla beans, which you can see and taste, and embedded into the frozen treat were sheets of rich dark chocolate. Super delicious. I can't wait until my next visit....