Category Archives: Patisserie
Lunch At La Bague de Kenza, Paris
La Bague de Kenza was an unexpected lunch spot on a recent trip to Paris, as we were lured away from our route to the Breizh Café for a crepe by the aromas of spiced tagines and fragrant pastries. La … Continue reading
Pierre Hermé Paris Launches Macaron Day In London
Pierre Hermé brings Macaron Day to London for the first time, following the likes of Paris, New York, Toronto, Budapest and many other macaron-loving cities. Initiated by Pierre Hermé Paris seven years ago, Macaron Day celebrates the pleasure of a macaron … Continue reading
Hot Chocolate And Éclairs At Angelina, Paris
One of the joys of visiting Paris in the winter is ordering a thick, traditional hot chocolate and some of the best hot chocolate can be found at Angelina, the historic tea salon within the arcades of the rue de … Continue reading
Valentine’s Treats From Paris
The usual Valentine’s Day gifts have been overlooked in the Cherie City household in favour of seriously indulging on our pre-Valentine’s Day trip to our spiritual home, Paris. But that didn’t stop me from picking up a few little romantic … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day Gifts!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so if you need to drop some helpful hints or are still looking for gift ideas, here are some Chérie City favourites… Vivienne Westwood Cheeky Alice, £31.50-£54.50 The Perfume Shop Bath Oil for Glowing … Continue reading
Afternoon Tea At Ladurée Covent Garden
Towards the end of last summer, I met up with my Frenchie pal Coralie of Tea Time in Wonderland for an indulgent afternoon treat at Ladurée Covent Garden. The latest London outpost of the iconic Paris pâtisserie and tea salon, … Continue reading
Gontran Cherrier Artisan Boulanger, Paris
Gontran Cherrier is without a doubt the coolest baker in Paris, making bread more than just an accompaniment with his innovative flavours. Known for his rugged good looks as much as his baking, Gontran is a familiar celebrity chef in … Continue reading
Giant Madeleines At La Pâtisserie Des Rêves, Paris
La Pâtisserie des Rêves was high on my list of ‘sugar highs in Paris’, but it was serendipity, in the form of a chance spotting of Louis Garrel near Les Invalides that made me dizzily lose my bearings and end … Continue reading
NADÈGE Patisserie – West Queen West, Toronto
There was one place that was top of my ‘Toronto to do list’ – NADÈGE Patisserie in on Queen Street West. Luckily, I came across NADÈGE, a glistening white beacon of decadence, as I was walking back towards the centre … Continue reading







