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LEONIDAS CHOCOLATES

January 1st, 2012 admin

1055 Canada Place, Vancouver

Phone: 604-647-7559

Web: http://www.leonidaswaterfront.com/

Twitter: @LeonidasChocola

Advice: Located on the wharf towards the water, outside of the new Vancouver Convention Centre.

 

Dark Hot Chocolate

Chocolates and Truffles

As a chocolate enthusiast, I am always searching out chocolate indulgences and recently visited this world renowned chocolatier café. I had their delicious signature Dark Hot Chocolate as well as a selection of chocolates and truffles that included the Buche Massepain Pistache Dark — Dark chocolate, pistachio flavour marzipan; Truffe Champagne – White and milk chocolate ganache with real champagne, coated in white chocolate powder; Truffe Noisette – Milk chocolate ganache with chopped hazelnuts, coated in hazelnut powder; Manon Café Fondant – Dark chocolate praliné with coffee butter cream and a whole hazelnut; Louise White – White chocolate praliné with caramelised nuts and the Giamanda – The creamy smooth Gianduja from Leonidas flavoured with chopped California almonds.

For chocoholics you will find chocolate beverages as well as chocolates and truffles flown in fresh from Leonidas in Belgium, you will also find pastry creations made locally specifically for them.

The café is off the beaten path but well worth your discovery when you are looking to escape for a chocolate indulgence!

Review By: Richard Wolak

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Tasting Desserts at W.E. Coffee

September 22nd, 2011 admin

Who doesn’t love desserts? Well if you are reading this article you are probably intrigued or salivating, one of the two is at play. Last week I was invited in to W.E. Coffee to taste some of their new desserts. My friend Ross joined me for some sweet tasting

 

Ice Cream Maniac

Ice Cream Maniac – A maniacal waffles combination of vanilla bean, triple chocolate brownie ice cream, and strawberry ice cream. Served with whipped cream and chopped Oreo cookies, and drizzle with chocolate sauce at the end.

Strawberry Lady Trifle

Strawberry Lady Trifle – Lady’s favourite ! Custard, whipped cream, sponge cake, chopped and sliced strawberries.

 

Tiramisu Trifle

Tiramisu Trifle – Taste the Tiramisu with vanilla bean ice cream

 

I have visited W.E. Coffee in the past see one of my previous visits here.

W.E. Coffee is located at 1696 Robson Street in Vancouver.

You can visit them online at http://www.wecoffee.ca

Or follow them on Twitter @WECoffeeInc

By: Richard Wolak

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THIERRY

September 6th, 2011 admin

1059 Alberni Street, Vancouver

Tel: (604) 608-6870

Web: http://www.thierrychocolates.com/

Twitter: n/a

Advice: Snag a spot on the outside patio. You can purchase the Macarons individually, in a pack of 7 or 12.

I have always had a sweet spot and a love for visiting spots for sweets. Ever since I did a Behind the Scenes interview with Chef Thierry Busset I have been a fan of his Macarons, and now a fan of so much more. Located in close proximity to Robson, is Thierry a modern shop, café and atelier that is ever so sweet. The Curved walls of palmwood tambour imported from Europe are highlighted by flowing Castore lights playing off marble floors and Thonet bentwood chairs that evoke classic Parisian cafés. You will not only find beautiful desserts showcased in the temperature controlled pastry case you will also find the Macaron showcase featuring 8+ different macaron flavours daily as well as pastries, chocolates and more.

Raisin Brioche

Hazelnut Pithivier

Macarons: Maple, Gianduia, Blackberry and Strawberry Rhubarb

 

Espresso Macchiato

House Liquid Chocolate

On my most recent visit I indulged having a Raisin Brioche ($3.45) and the most delicious Hazelnut Pithivier ($4.95) along with a selection of macarons:  Maple, Gianduia, Blackberry and Strawberry Rhubarb ($1.75 each). I also had a Espresso Macchiato ($2.95) made with the organic Thierry Espresso Blend coffee designed exclusively for them by Casa Del Caffé’s Vincent Gentile and then to finish off a 2oz taster of the House Liquid Chocolate ($7.45 if 8oz pour).

The shop is filled with homemade ice creams and sorbets, coffee and other packaged goods to go. This is paradise and I am looking forward to indulging when that whim beckons.

Review By: Richard Wolak

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DOT DESSERTS

October 9th, 2009 admin

DotDesserts 001

5556 Cambie Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-327-6368

Web: http://www.dotdesserts.ca

Advice: You need to order the Big Doe Parfait at least one day in advance.

Strawberry Crepe with Matcha Ice Cream

Strawberry Crepe with Matcha Ice Cream

Japanese style parfaits is the specialty at this neighborhood dessert emporium in the Oakridge area, it is somewhat hidden and it should be discovered. The dessert bar is stylish, yet small with a vibrant vibe and is open late, so if you are looking for a dessert destination in this area of the city they are open until midnight most days.

I had the Strawberry Crepe ($4) a thin crepe filled with fresh strawberries, nutella and whipped cream. Added on a scoop of the Matcha Ice Cream ($3) which was delicious and I had a craving for Matcha so this worked out well. They have many different sweet and savoury crepes with different types of fillings, some that you may not be used to or have not seen much around the city. Their most popular crepes are the Mandarin and Peach crepe and the Caramel Apple crepe. The Japanese style parfaits are made with layers of ice cream and fruits or other fillings, a couple that looked interesting included the Black Sesame Vanilla ($6.88) and the Brownie Banana ($6.88). If you are thirsty, there is quite a selection of drinks that include Shaken Fruity Ice Teas, Milk Tea, Green Tea, Hot Chocolate and Coffee. The menu boasts the “Big Doe Parfait” at 100 oz ($48) this is a parfait that would feed you and your friends or an army.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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