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In my book, the ultimate Charlotte weekend would be to take a long walk through the Sugar Creek Greenway, watch a Panthers Home Game, stroll through one of the many art museums, and enjoy a divine snack at Amélie's. Fortunately with the growing number of locations, the latter is becoming more and more convenient!
Most of you will know of the Park Road Shopping Center but may be surprised to find that the backlot behind the main strip is really starting to develop. Right across from Rocksalt is Amélie's newest location. I think the concept I like most about the design for any of their bakeries is that you walk in and their thoughtful decor gives the illusion that they've been there forever. Tables made from reclaimed wood complement the ornate chandeliers throughout. All of the artwork fits the old-world French Bakery theme that really immerses you into a transfixion where time seems to slow down, you can really enjoy whatever you're nibbling on.
So speaking on nibbling, as a near decade-long patron of the 'original' Amélie's in NoDa,
I hadn't ordered the Napoleon until a couple of days ago. It is the ultimate pastry showstopper that they serve in the most traditional fashion of alternating layers of puff pastry and creme, topped with an elegant icing pattern. It's baffling to be such a work of art, yet able to be ordered any time you want. Such an incredibly technical pastry at the drop of a hat is reason enough to stop by. Bravo Amélie's, you've dazzled me dozens of times in the past but this one 'takes the cake!'
If you're looking for more savory refreshments then you're in luck. I think the prominent case of sweets makes the sandwich menu take a bit of a back seat, but you should definitely give it a go. Most of their sandwiches are served on either a croissant or a baguette, but they will gladly swap one out for the other. I'm always debating between the Roast Beef & Manchego Croissant or the Chicken Salad Croissant. You won't be disappointed by either but don't take my word for it! Be sure to check the menu for seasonal additions and especially the rotating soups that are always just marvelous; perfectly seasoned and wholesome, what more could you ask for?
One day I'm hoping for one of those 'work from home' jobs where I can work on my laptop, sip on Russian Tea, and munch on morsel after morsel at the coffee bar here. Until then, the visits to Amélie's are the feature of my mornings.
Au revoir!
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