April 20, 2008
La Douceur 品悦糖
Went with the SO to the NSO ticket office to pick up her membership card and thought it'd be appropriate to go to this nearby cafe known for its hi-fi setup and authentic French-style desserts.
The cafe was full of posh ladies gathered for coffee and desserts. In the background are the massive Dynaudio Evidence Master pumping out the background music for $85K a pair, powered by Accuphase gear commensurate with the high-end speakers. Le Cordon Bleu graduation certificate hangs on the wall to show off the chef's French training. Obviously the cafe's a labor-of-love since audiophile gear don't come from pastry chef salaries.
I had a Montmartre underlaid with an authentically-French almond paste biscuit and loads of whipped cream on top along with a cappuccino to wash it down. By then the SO's already demolished her apple-Napoleon with hazelnut creme. Too bad since it was an exquisitely constructed symphony of layers, flavors, and textures.
Unfortunately it's not a terribly convenient location for us to hit on a regular basis. But considering the calories inherent in the creamy, buttery desserts it's probably all for the best.
La Douceur
品悦糖
台北市大安區信義路二段18號
02-33222833