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Bakery

Pastry Los Angeles

Maison Giraud Chocolate Hazelnut Kouign Amann [CLOSED]

Don’t call it Nutella. Yes, Maison Giraud pastry chef Noubar Yessayan produces his own version of the famed chocolate hazelnut sauce that Pietro Ferrero created in Italy in 1946. Ferrero clearly deserves his flowers...
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Pie San Diego

Betty’s Pie Whole Saloon Chicken Pot Pie [CLOSED]

Elizabeth Harris, who’s found success with her Elizabethan Desserts, now shares an Encinitas compound with Sunshine Gardens Nursery. Betty’s Pie Whole Saloon has a cowgirl feel, complete with Wagon wheels, wooden dining room with...
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Peanut Butter And Jelly Los Angeles

Sugarbloom Bakery PB&J Croissant Muffin

People who grew up in the United States are bound to have strong memories of peanut butter and jelly. The sandwich, normally Wonder or wheat bread with grape jelly and either chunky or creamy...
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Donut Los Angeles

Sycamore Kitchen Rosemary Caramel Donut

Los Angeles may have more donut shops per capita than any other city in the United States, but rarely are the deep-fried rings actually worth the oil-soaked calories. Thankfully, some of the city’s leading...
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Pastry Los Angeles

Milo & Olive Kouign Amann Strawberry Tart

For most bakers, it would be more than satisfying to deliver a simple kouign amann. This flaky, buttery, Brittany-style pastry has become increasingly prevalent in Los Angeles and throughout the United States. In most...
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Croissant Los Angeles

Superba Food & Bread Testa Croissant

The pastry and bread spread at Superba Food & Bread for last week’s media preview was monumental. Over 20 sweet and savory offerings filled platters, including olive chevre muffins, buttermilk drop biscuits, smelt sourdough...
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