Essential Toronto Magazine 2017 | Page 36

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French Pastries

these authentic bakeries have a way with choux BY JUNISHA DAMA
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1 . Nügateau Order a classic café au lait , Japanese-inspired matcha yuzu or savoury smoked salmon – flavoured treat at this éclair-focused patisserie . Bite into Toronto ’ s skyline with “ the 6ix ,” an éclair bearing an image of the CN Tower . Liquid indulgences include gourmet hot chocolate , Palais des Thés teas and a range of espresso-based drinks . 717 Queen St . W ., nugateau . com ; Saks Food Hall by Pusateri ’ s , 176 Yonge St ., pusateris . com
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2 . Thobors Boulangerie Patisserie Café Paris-born Marc Thobor brings his baking prowess to Toronto with this charming café . Here you ’ ll find classic pastries , quiches , sandwiches , chocolate bonbons and cocoa bread , as well as éclairs in chocolate , coffee and pistachio cream . 627 Mt . Pleasant Rd ., thobors . ca
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3 . The Tempered Room This French patisserie offers a rotating selection of mini éclairs ( chef Bertrand Alépée dreams up the flavours of the day , like passion fruit or strawberry ). Stop for a bite in the homey exposed-brick space that often doubles as an event venue for cocktail soirees . 1374 Queen St . W .; other locations , thetemperedroom . com
4 . Maman For rustic French cooking , Maman is a go-to lunch destination . The café ’ s croque Maman , decadent chocolate chip cookie and a coffee makes a pleasant afternoon treat . End your meal with a lemon meringue or chocolate éclair for good measure . 100 King St . W ., mamantoronto . com
5 . Delysèes Visit Delysèes for its constantly rotating éclair menu offering playful flavours like gummy bear , caramel and dark chocolate , passion fruit with mango cream . Sample a macaron or two from a selection of 50 flavours , plus pastries and sandwiches perfect for a light lunch . 780 King St . W ., delysees . com
photo by Carlo Mendoza ; Fashion styling by Chad burton For plutino group