{"id":231,"date":"2010-05-16T11:14:00","date_gmt":"2010-05-16T11:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/endoedibles.ifm.yji.mybluehost.me\/?p=231"},"modified":"2010-05-16T11:14:00","modified_gmt":"2010-05-16T11:14:00","slug":"red-velvet-cupcakery-and-cafe-du-parc-washington-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/endoedibles.com\/?p=231","title":{"rendered":"Red Velvet Cupcakery and Cafe Du Parc, Washington DC"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Day two in Washington DC began with a long run around Arlington \u2013 7 miles in approximately 55 minutes had me quite hungry despite the previous day\u2019s gluttony and I returned to the hotel thankful that my family had stopped by Red Velvet Cupcakery the previous night. <\/span>Profoundly creamy and smooth in texture the cakes themselves were delectable while the cream cheese frosting on the Red Velvet was smooth, sweet, and without a bit of grit \u2013 classically done and all the better for it. <\/span>With three quarter-cupcakes remaining I will admit my sampling may have been a bit skewed due to their being baked the day before <\/span>but overall I found their signature Red Velvet to be great while the cookies and cream and peanut butter cup were rather bland and dry.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ready to face the day my sister and I next made our way to the streets of Arlington and walked to the nearest Metro. <\/span>Arriving downtown shortly after 7:30am not much was open and my sister was hungry so we opted to stop by Caf\u00e9 du Parc for a morning bite to eat. <\/span>Located at the elegant Willard hotel we made our way into the marbled dining room and after browsing the menu opted to enjoy pastries and coffee at the counter \u2013 we already had brunch plans, anyhow. <\/span>Greeted by a pleasant fellow with a thick French accent we each opted for a coffee \u2013 smooth and nutty, served with a free Madeline (Chocolate for Erika, Lemon for myself,) and refilled repeatedly including a cup to go for a mere $3.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Accompanying my sister\u2019s coffee was a pain au chocolate \u2013 buttery and crisp outside, still warm on the inside, but overall lacking the amount of chocolate I would expect. <\/span>Tasty, sure \u2013 and a good deal at $2, but not remarkable in any way. <\/span>Her Madeline, on the other hand, was divine \u2013 smooth and spongy yet yielding to the bite \u2013 cocoa accented but not overwhelmingly so.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alongside my coffee I opted for a small almond croissant – <\/span>a shocking $2 for a two-bite pastry, but largely worth the price given its luxurious texture with buttery and flaky shell, airy interior, and ample notes of buttery almonds \u2013 and a pain au raisin, the best dish of the meal in my opinion with notes of apple, cinnamon, and a sweet glaze that worked well the sucrose of the raisins. <\/span>While my Madeline certainly wasn\u2019t as good as the cocoa version its light lemony flavor was textbook \u2013 I only wish it had been more pillowy and fresh.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Settling the modest bill we made our way to the street quite happy with the experience \u2013 everything about the Caf\u00e9 exuded an air of Europe and even if it was a tad contrived given its location I can\u2019t really argue with well done French pastry \u2013 not when they are basically impossible to find at home. <\/span>On future visits I\u2019d definitely consider coming back for lunch or brunch \u2013 the continental buffet looked and smelled excellent.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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