Known as one of the best pastry chefs in the world, Dominique Ansel recently opened up his first bakery in LA and chose The Grove as its home. He also brought his original Cronut with him. Named 189 by Dominique Ansel, it is Ansel’s first full-service restaurant. The bakery occupies the first floor and the…
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Roman Aroma Now Features Wine Tastings
Roman Aroma was a fairly recent discovery of mine. It has become my “go to” Italian bakery for pastries and cannolis. The latter have been a bit hit with my friends and family. I recently learned that they are serving wine and offer wine tastings each week. To kick off the new offering, they recently…
Tan Hoang Huong Creates Delicious Banh Mi
I was in the mood for a good banh mi sandwich and while there are places near my house, I had a hankering for a great experience. One of my favorite banh mi restaurants is Tan Hoang Huong Bakery in Fountain Valley and despite the heat, I drove to the OC. The obvious question is…
Pinwheel Cafe and Bakery Offers French Experience
The French are obsessive about the quality of their food. In fact, Paris hosts an annual competition to determine ‘Le Meilleur Baguette de Paris’ or the best baguette in the city. To relive my culinary memories, I’m always on the lookout for a French bakery. Fortunately, Pinwheel Cafe and Bakery opened up in Torrance. Pinwheel…
Paris Baguette arrives in the South Bay
Editor’s Update: Paris Baguette closed in January 2020. Other locations exist and may be found at parisbaguette.com South Korean chain, Paris Baguette, recently soft opened in Redondo Beach. Located near Beryl St. and Pacific Coast Hwy, they reside in a shopping center anchored by Whole Foods. Their grand opening is scheduled for Friday, March 10….