patisserie – The Wandering Eater

December 2, 2021

La Pâtisserie Cyril Lignac (Paris, France)

One of the many reasons to come to Paris or France, in general is their fantastic pastries and bread culture. It’s unparalleled compared to many..

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May 28, 2019

Michaeli Bakery (NYC)

Michaeli Bakery opened about two weeks ago on the edge of Lower East Side and Chinatown. This bakery sells a multinational array of baked goods,..

September 20, 2016

L’Eclair de Génie (Paris, France)

Christophe Adam, pastry chef and owner of L’Eclair de Génie in Paris’s Marais district (and there’s other locations around the city). Adam has transformed and..

September 18, 2016

Pâtisserie Gilles Marchal (Paris, France)

Part of the reason why I visited Patisserie Gilles Marchal is because I have meant and briefly hung out with Gilles a little more than..

July 31, 2015

Pastry Heaven at Patrice Patissier (Montreal, Canada)

I’ve went to Patrice Patissier when I was strolling around and ogle at the gorgeous flowers and vibrant farm fresh produce at Atwater Market in..

Manhattan

November 13, 2014

Maison Kayser Opens in the Upper West Side

If you have been reading this site long enough, I am fans of Maison Kayser. I am excited that this amazing international, French-based patisserie and..

Manhattan

February 5, 2014

Ladurée SoHo – Second U.S. Location & Its Largest

Ladurée opened its second U.S. location and finally, it has their legendary dining-in café and tea room beyond their takeout baked goods section. The entire..

Manhattan

January 19, 2014

Maison Kayser’s King Cake (Galette des Rois) in NYC

The King Cake from Maison Kayser Despite the fact Epiphany passed (it was on January 6th), Maison Kayer still has their delectable king cake at..

Manhattan

December 4, 2013

Many Delicious Cakes & Pastries at Pomme Palais

Pomme Palais, Chef Michel Richard, Set up for the tasting and the Opera Cake & Snowman Cake Earlier this afternoon, I was invited to Pomme..

November 28, 2013

Pasteleria Escribà (La Rambla location, Barcelona, Spain)

Interior of the cafe; Savory mini bocadillos; various pastries on display One of the mornings while we’re in Barcelona, one of my friends who were..

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November 8, 2013

Bubó Degustation & Pastisseria, Barcelona, Spain

Bubó Degustation & Pastisseria Bubó is a modern, chic patisserie (pastry shop) found close to Basilica Santa Maria del Mar in the El Born district..

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August 6, 2013

Cannelle Patisserie in Jackson Heights, Queens, NY

Cannelle Patisserie – Exterior, Interior, One of its refrigerated pastry displays, and the St. Honorés Cannelle Patisserie is one of the hidden patisserie gems tucked..

Manhattan

February 26, 2013

A Recent Visit to Dominique Ansel Bakery

Blood orange poppy seed cake I’ve always been a fan of Dominique Ansel Bakery ever since it been opened about two years ago. I adore..

Manhattan

November 11, 2012

Francois Payard’s Newest Flagship FP Patisserie in Upper East Side

Exterior & Macaron towers by the window To those of you who are native New Yorkers like myself or lived here for almost a decade,..

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