May

22

Cahier Rahier

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At one point, in my life, I had imagined being a food critic. Except, my critique wouldn’t just be on coulis and cabernets. It would have to include some commentary too. Specifically, girl talk.

My goal was to create a Candace-Bushnell-meets-Jeffrey-Steingarten kind of column, but I think the closest I got to was Emily-Post-meets-Keebler-Elf. See for yourself!

I can’t promise you that the following review will amuse you, but there are definitely more to come. Most have been written a few years back, but if there’s interest, I’ll definitely write some more, and would love a food buddy to venture out with on the next culinary quest.

Rahier Apricot Danish

 

Rahier Patisserie | 1586 Bayview Ave | 416 482-0917 | W–F 8–5, Sa 8–4, Su 8–3 | Directions

Arrive here a little after 9am on a holiday weekend and expect a lineup out the door at this popular Leaside café. Moms and tots in extra large baby strollers clumsily navigate through poorly planned pedestrian traffic made up of cellophane-wrapped goodies, Beanie Babies and starved patrons waiting on buttery croissants and brioche. The frenzy is calm but calculated as regulars know that baked treats sell out quickly. Even Ladies who lunch felt the pressure to make haste but decided to secure a spot instead of getting caught up in the commotion. Those who are indecisive are often left with cinnamon palmiers, although excellent, cannot compare to the selection of tarts and mouse-filled chocolate ruffled paniers (as I like to call them). Not to worry. Even if the taking is slim this time around, Rahier’s coffee does not disappoint and still makes the visit worthwhile. After letting several people jump cue, Ladies were finally ready to order from the ample selection of sweets remaining. Read more