La Patisserie des Reves
Double Espresso with Ice
Apple Tart Tatin
Raspberry Croissant
Honey Almond Financier, Pistachio Madeline
Hazelnut Chocolate Financier
Fig Tart
Lime Brioche
Paris Brest
Originally located in Paris and since opening stores in London, Japan and Milan, it was on the newest location that four hungry Americans descended on their final day in Europe, the French once again showing why no one really talks about Italian Pastry as each of eight items was as flawless in its execution as it was attractive in its delivery.
A friendly and brightly lit version of the original, glass domes over display pieces with pre-packaged items for sale along the wall, entry to Patisserie des Reves sees patrons placed face-to-face with the counter and more than two dozen elegant novelties, the prices lower than similar venues stateside and for the most part on par with the rest of Milan despite being higher in quality.
Completely taken by the fact that the Café expanding to the rear was so large and unpacked it was with tableside service that a large order of eight items was delivered in addition to coffee, the Double Espresso served with ice one of the creamier ones seen in Italy and perfect for refreshing the palate after each unique taste.
Truly a glut of food, the total cost of €34 quite reasonable all-in-all considering, first bites of Brioche showed a springy crumb lightly tinged in Citrus, the follow-up Raspberry Croissant a bit less perfect as the seeded Jam had created a touch of sog on the bottom layer though no such problem was seen in the freshly made Paris Brest that placed airy layers of crisp Choux around a lightly whipped Cream of Hazelnuts.
Continuing with more Hazelnuts, their combination with Dark Chocolate Chips in a Financier imparting that familiar Nutella taste, an even better bite was found in the toothsome Honey Almond Cake that was still warm from the oven, an attribute shared by the reference-standard Fig Tart with a flaky pastry bottom, not to mention the unrivaled Tart Tatin served complete with housemade Whip.
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