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What I Wore: Quebec City Part 3

Great breakfast at Cosmos to start the day. A leisurely stroll around the Plains of Abraham. A dozen of macarons from Paillard. A scary encounter with a tunnel monster. An unexpected Porter sandwich on our way back to Toronto (on top of an incredibly above and beyond flight service).

A fantastic end to a fun trip to Quebec City.

What I Wore: Top, Denim Shorts, Feather Ring – Forever21; Blazer – Zara; Shoes, Turquoise Bracelet – Urban Outfitters; Scarf, Men’s Bracelet, Nail Polish – H&M; Bag – Longchamp; Earrings – Chanel; Sunglasses – Ray Ban

Foodie: McMacaron?

Ok, so this is apparently old news now, but even French fast food places are infinitely more chic than the ones in Canada! McDonald’s restaurants in France (at least since September) are selling macarons at their fast-food locations! And not just any old macarons, their supplier is The Holder – Ladurée’s owner (and if you are a macaron lover and haven’t tried a Ladurée macaron yet – shame on you!). What I don’t understand, however, is why, oh why would anyone head to a McD for a macaron, when the country is chock-full of delicious patisseries. Still though…the ads are tres cute!

Photo Credits: McDonald’s

Foodie: Celestin

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I’ve been to Celestin during the holiday season a couple of years ago. I remember that they had the prettiest window display ever! Little Eiffel Towers made of wire hung in the window, inviting the passerby for a cup of coffee. I think they were blue, but I might be wrong. This year the ornaments were not there, but the food was just as good as I remember. As was the coffee.

Celestin is a chic little cafe in the Yonge and Eglinton area, with an authentic French menu. There’s Croque Monsieur, Pain au Chocolat, and omelettes avec salade for brunch, and lamb, canard, escargot, and many more for dinner or lunch. Le boyfriend and I opted for the very French Croque Monsier for moi, and Croque Madame for him. The simple combination of cheese, bread, and ham (and eggs in Madame) might’ve sounded easy-peasy and slightly boring, but au contraire was very tasty and flavorful.

The service and ambiance were also up to par, with our coffee cups refilled often, and the hostess very friendly and apologetic for not seating us right away. A little piece of advice: avoid the wait and make a reservation. We noticed the “Open Table” terminal at the front, which makes online reservations a breeze. All in all, a visit to Celestin was like going back to Paris for a quick bite, without being stuck with the expensive plane ticket. Charming, tasty and chic! But if you want a full French experience, make sure to save some room for desert! La Bamboche pastry shop that sells deeelicious macarons is just a few blocks down the road.

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Foodie: MoRoCo Chocolat

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Have you been to MoRoCo yet? If not, go right now! Not only do they sell fresh mouthwatering macarons and chocolates, this Yorkville restaurant also serves adorable non-desert-looking deserts! I really like their Burger and Fries with Raspberry “ketchup”…Yum! This was my second time trying it, and the novelty still has yet to worn off! Next time I’ll be trying their “Spring Rolls”; they sounded delicious, but the Burger is simply more photogenic. Plus, the sugar cookie fries are soo good with raspberry coulis! I’m actually thinking of making this myself. I’ll substitute the chocolate mousse patty for a brownie, and perhaps add fruit to the equation. Maybe kiwi instead of lettuce, bananas for cheese, and strawberries for ketchup? Hmm…If I do end up making this, I’ll post the end result here. Anyway, the point is – if you’re looking for a new place to try, check out MoRoCo, with classy ambiance and yummy deserts, it surely won’t disappoint!

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Foodie: Petite Thuet

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I love macarons! Love them! Can eat a million of them at once! Not the North American “macarooooons”, not the ones of the coconut variety (although I find those tasty also)…No, not those! The French macarons are the ones that I love! Those that know me, would know that I am always on the hunt for those little delicious cookie-type pastries. One time, my boyfriend even had his friend spend hours and hours searching for a tiny macaron shop in Montreal, so that she could bring some back for me (thanks, hun!). In short, I love macarons! So imagine my delight, when Jo and I discovered this little gem of a place smack in the middle of Toronto’s financial district! The place that made my heart go pop is called Petite Thuet (apparently named after the chef that makes everything in the shop). Not only do they sell macarons, but the best of charcuterie, paninis, and some amazing-looking (and tasting) French pastries. They also sell Boylan sodas (mmm, Black Cherry!). I think I’m in heaven! The downside is that the place is a little pricey for my usual lunch-run, so I’ll just have to try and pace myself. And even though most of the macarons that they sell aren’t as good as the ones at Moroco, the black currant ones were to die for!

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