I didn’t know that parfait meant 'perfect' in French until my friend said it the other night. Who knew that when you said, “I’d like a fruit and yogurt parfait” at Starbucks, that you were really saying, “I’d like a fruit and yogurt perfection, please”?
Foreign languages are sweet. Finding the perfect croissant, event sweeter.
Honestly, there is nothing quite like a coffee and croissant on a weekday morning. It is the perfect marriage of business and pleasure – business meaning I am dressed in my work clothes, pleasure meaning I am eating.
I don’t know why I like croissants that much. But they do hold a special place in my heart, somewhere in between my grandpa, the beach, and old home videos.
I digress.
Amandine Patisserie. The first time I had see this greenery covered bakery, I quickly entered into my Blackberry notes and promised myself that one morning, I would go.
Foreign languages are sweet. Finding the perfect croissant, event sweeter.
Honestly, there is nothing quite like a coffee and croissant on a weekday morning. It is the perfect marriage of business and pleasure – business meaning I am dressed in my work clothes, pleasure meaning I am eating.
I don’t know why I like croissants that much. But they do hold a special place in my heart, somewhere in between my grandpa, the beach, and old home videos.
I digress.
Amandine Patisserie. The first time I had see this greenery covered bakery, I quickly entered into my Blackberry notes and promised myself that one morning, I would go.
A turquoise door welcomes you into a space luminated by the morning Santa Monica sun.
The place is cheerful, and mounds of pastries greet the senses as you step into a place that feels all too much like Europe.
A chalkboard appears lively with all that is written on it – things like Tarte Citron, Omelette Lorriane, Fresh Vegetable Pain de Mie, and of course, their freshly baked breads and pastries.
The first time I bit into their butter croissant, my eyes lit up, and a smile swept upon my face. It’s that good. Each bite seems to be autographed with care and artful consideration of the consummate pastry experience. Flaky and smooth on the outside, the inside is carefully woven in butter and air to create something that is truly spectacular.
I love Amandine’s concept:
“Our concept is to bring freshly unique, quality food to your everyday life.
The place is cheerful, and mounds of pastries greet the senses as you step into a place that feels all too much like Europe.
A chalkboard appears lively with all that is written on it – things like Tarte Citron, Omelette Lorriane, Fresh Vegetable Pain de Mie, and of course, their freshly baked breads and pastries.
The first time I bit into their butter croissant, my eyes lit up, and a smile swept upon my face. It’s that good. Each bite seems to be autographed with care and artful consideration of the consummate pastry experience. Flaky and smooth on the outside, the inside is carefully woven in butter and air to create something that is truly spectacular.
I love Amandine’s concept:
“Our concept is to bring freshly unique, quality food to your everyday life.
We like to think of it as being that special part of your day, where you can break away from
the hustle and bustle of life
to find a moment of leisure and a savory indulgence that
satisfies your craving.”
Maybe that’s why I love this place so much. Maybe why I love bakeries in the morning. It allows me to take some time to myself or with a friend to fill my heart with things other than the day ahead. Maybe cause for the 30 minutes that I could be sitting in traffic, I choose to enjoy a slow start.
Before the business of the day sets in, I find quiet times to be as valuable as a quarter in the seat when you need money for parking. They’re good for the soul – to be still and soak in the day that is to come.
Couple it with a croissant and a cappuccino with extra foam, and there is no reason a day should ever be bad.
Before the business of the day sets in, I find quiet times to be as valuable as a quarter in the seat when you need money for parking. They’re good for the soul – to be still and soak in the day that is to come.
Couple it with a croissant and a cappuccino with extra foam, and there is no reason a day should ever be bad.
I love Amandine -- I used to work right near there! It's such a cute place. Perhaps we need to add that to our list of cute places to go when I'm back in LA...I love having fun food experiences with you!
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