la Madeleine Fruit Tarts (Photo by Katherine Tallmadge)
Exactly what a surprising respite! I had been delighted 'life was imple', after my 3 mile walk to Memorial Bridge and back, to locate la Madeleine open at 7 am. I had been delighted to locate a scrumptious coffee shop latte and muffins and pastries a nutritionist could love. Plus they weren’t &"diet&" pastries.
Yes, yes it's true! How could I like la Madeleine as well as its pastries?
First, The truth is that I’m a food snob. I purchase my vegetables and fruit at Maqui berry farmers Markets, since i believe so strongly in the advantages of periodic, in your area grown produce. You will find couple of restaurants I truly enjoy since i expect fresh, superior ingredients, interesting small plates, and polite, professional service. I only frequent individually-owned companies, because It preserves the distinctiveness from the town and I wish to support small companies. And So I’ve been baffled because the Furin’s of Georgetown diner closed and Laura and Ricardo Bonnino left my neighborhood’s Griffin Market. together with all of their one-of-a-kind Italian delicacies. How to proceed? What to do?
The like 'life was imple', after my walk, after i was at the atmosphere to sit down in a coffee shop and revel in a latte and something. I broke lower and attempted Le Discomfort Quotidien CLOSED equally well. I’ve didn't have a great experience there and that i blame them for Furin’s closing (appropriately or wrongly). Okay, what next&... I came to la Madeleine next door, into which i've never walked before, attempted the doorway, also it opened up. Uh-oh, shall we be held really in la Madeleine? I skeptically, very carefully walked in the stairs. Once I requested when they could serve us a Coffee shop Latte and it was met having a cheerful YES, I had been committed. But, &"My! individuals muffins are huge,&" I stated, feeling dangerously enticed but calculating the 500+ calorie counts within my mind. &"But,&" states a perky prepare behind the counter, &"we've smaller sized ones, allow me to demonstrate!&"
There started my wonderful discovery of a range of small pastries, desserts and muffins I possibly could enjoy as well as recommend at la Madeleine. The dimensions only agreed to be enough to savor, but little to feel over-stuffed and miserable. I lent the manager’s pen and so i could scribble lower the figures for you personally:
Small Blueberry Muffin 160 calories (regular is 630)
Small Lemon Cream Cheese Muffin 170 calories
Small Bran Muffin 140 (regular is 550)
Small Fruit Tart 150 (regular is 500)
Small Lemon Tart 200 (regular 820)
Small Sacher Torte Parfait 300
Small Tiramisu Parfait 220 (regular 520)
Small French Vanilla and Fruit Parfait 110
Lemon Madeleine 170
Small Coffee shop Au Lait Creme Brulee (180)
Small Vanilla and Fruit Creme Brulee (150)
I'd an attractive time, sitting one of the country French decor in the window, an active Vivaldi playing without anyone's knowledge. Friendly and professional staff buzzing around. Am I Going To visit greater than a couple of times per month? Most likely not. However it’s nice to understand it’s there!
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