But there will be future visits for that, long past the holidays. In fact, the desserts were so airy that we weighed getting another, just for the sake of trying a fruit tart or doughnut. My chocolate cake, filled with layers of cream and fresh strawberries was also ethereally light. My dining partner thought he was getting a peach mousse, but was surprised, then pleased, to have ended up with one of the fluffiest cheesecakes I have ever tasted. Not everything is labeled accurately, though. Mousse tarts alone are flavored with everything from blueberry to mango, then crowned with fresh fruit. This led to the refrigerated case that holds a candy-colored rainbow of mousses and layer cakes. For appetizers, the pakora was substantial and not the mealy bits you get at most Indian restaurants. A line snaked around the case of buns and other both sweet and savory Asian-inflected baked goods. Delivery & Pickup Options - 166 reviews of Chennai Express 'Just opened The place is tiny with limited seating however it packs a big punch of flavor. This problem could be alleviated by limiting the time that customers are allowed to park on their computers, the main constituency that took up tables when I was there. But right now, hungry hordes outnumber the tables. Just two of the myriad cakes at Château de Chantilly (Photo by Alice Levitt)Ĭhâteau is in a large, shabby chic space with soaring ceilings, filled with cozy couches and comfy chairs. The floral notes muted the bitter ones for me. That’s because he ordered the Periwinkle Café Latte, espresso and steamed milk that are dominated by the scent of dried lavender. I did dare to have a taste of my dining partner’s coffee and it won me over as much as a cup of coffee can.
It is rich, viscous and intensely flavored as nearly anything I’ve had on “the Continent.” And as a coffee hater, I’ve had more than my share of hot chocolates in my life.īut that’s far from the only thing to recommend Château.
At Château de Chantilly, the area’s newest café and bakery, it’s a real Euro-style drinking chocolate made from melted dark chocolate, not a powder. You know what you need to feel a little jollier? Hot chocolate. Chances are, your holiday spirit is lagging a little bit this year.
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