Olive and thyme paris11/7/2023 Stohrer invented the Baba au Rhum, a brioche-like sweet bread soaked in liquor (usually rum) and garnished with whipped cream. ![]() Stohrer is one of Paris’ oldest pastry shops, opened in 1730 by Nicolas Stohrer, a Polish pastry chef who came to France with Marie Leszczynska when she married King Louis XV. Or, better yet, leaving room for macarons later on. Which was actually quite a nice surprise, as it was the perfect amount to leave us satisfied but not engorged. The scoops are about the size of a golf ball. Unlike US ice cream shops, when you order one scoop, don’t expect a big serving of ice cream. Just be sure you visit the original location, as there are lots of other shops along the way with Berthillion signs in the window, but they are just resellers, the actual Berthillion is about a block farther on a side street. They are known for their bittersweet chocolate (above left), but have a number of other flavors as well. Let’s start with dessert, shall we? Because let’s face it, that’s pretty much the only thing you all care about, right? I figured as much.Ī trip to Paris wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Berthillion. ![]() If you missed it, here’s yesterday’s post with more photos of the sights in Paris this post focuses solely on what we ate (and believe me, we ate a lot). ![]() And (at least when it comes to the pastries, bread, and cheese) I was not disappointed. If there’s one thing Paris is known for (you know, other than the iconic landmarks, museums, architecture, etc etc) it’s the food.
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