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| - The first time we walked by Olive et Gourmando, you could hear the din walking down the street. I thought that we were happening upon an uber-cool bar, but it was a Saturday afternoon when we stumbled by. We made a mental note to try Olive et Gourmando for breakfast instead, since sometimes busy restaurants don't work with our active toddler. The second time we went by, my high school French failed me as I was wondering why they weren't open, though the sign said 8 to 6. Well, just don't go on a Monday! We ended up at Titanic instead. In the end, I sent my husband and brother to pick up many things to nosh on the way the flight home. Apparently I was spared the crowd, surprising for a week day!
The goods were quite decent and my favourite was the rhubarb and ginger muffin. They had no morning glory muffins, sadly. The chocolate brioche wasn't as sweet as a chocoholic would hope for, but it was Valhrona so high quality chocolate at least. The almond croissant was much sweeter. My brother apparently didn't like his egg sandwich, but my husband did. I think they spent about $50 on a variety of items that I lugged to the airport. Everything was individually placed in a bag, which sported huge butter stains. :) Just the sort of thing you need on vacation. I'd do it again if I had the chance.
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