As far as desserts go, I think the award for the most pretentious goes to the Napoleon aka Mille-feuille. First of all, it is impossible to eat without much fuss. Using a fork to take cut off a piece pushes out all the custard filling and destroying any semblance of the neat flaky sheets alternately... Continue Reading →
A great empire, like a great cake, is most easily diminished at the edges
As you've been reading of late, Darlene and I have been spending our weekends eating cake. And while most of the samplings have been fun and flavorful, we had two experiences that were the exact other end of the spectrum.First, Mille Feuille.This trendy Hillcrest chocolatier has been in business for a little over half-a-year, and... Continue Reading →
Hillcrest: Desserts, pizza and Pinkberry
Living near Hillcrest offers a lot of opportunities for me to walk into the neighborhood and discover new stores. Places I like to frequent include a used bookstore, a candy shop and a few restaurants. Over the last few months, a few places have popped up that have caught my interest.Among them is Mille Feuille... Continue Reading →