Faubourg

Bonjour mes amies! It was such a stressful week and I thought I well deserved a macaron. I have to admit macarons have been an overrated and overstated dessert for awhile but its been awhile since I've had one. Also I usually think eating delicate little pastries and dessert treats isn't Michael's style but it was such a stressful week that I didn't care what he thought I just wanted my macaron. 

Welcome to Faubourg!

There were a few places I contemplated but we were near the Kerrisdale area and decided to hit up Faubourg.  Faobourg is located in the chic strip of Kerrisdale at 2156 West 41st. I have been here once with a Frenchie bff of mine. We loved that the majority of the staff at this artisan delight cafe spoke French. Although my bff and myself thought it was awesome, I don't think Michael really cares what the staff speaks, he's a guy's guy and just wants his food.

I love how this cafe is laid out there are the macarons, pastries, desserts, sandwiches, and baguettes. There are big windows that street goers can see their decadent treats, just the way I remember it in Paris. It really does give me a quick escape to France until I open the door and I  see a TransLink bus go by. Up on the walls they were playing a black and white film that reminded me of  an adorable French film I watched not too long ago.  On the tables where we ate on there is a map laid out like the Arrondissement, and there's also a separated area behind the hussle and bussle of the cafe you can enjoy a quiet high tea. 
 

Pain au chocolat

For desserts I would say Faubourg is on the pricey side. But first there is no price on being or eating chic. Second how could Michael ever say no to me. I got the pain au chocolate for about $4. It was amazing compared to the one I had at Thierry in downtown Vancouver, I just gobbled that sucker up. The exterior is flaky and crunchy as it should be, there was the perfect amount of chocolate in the middle that didn't take over the butter taste. A little on the oily side compared to the ones I've had in Europe but hey who am I to complain, finding a good croissant is like finding gold in Vancouver. 

Ham and cheese sandwich

I feel that since Faubourg serves,for the most part, petite site sized desserts, there weren't many options for Michael. He got a regular old ham and cheese sandwich. He thought it was a pretty big serving compared to everything else and he enjoyed that they bake their own bread for the sandwiches.

Assorted macarons

Of course I came for the macarons and oh I got them alright. We got nine for $16, a bit on the pricey side. My favourite was the lavender Earl Gray and the Tahitian vanilla bean.  The Earl Gray was like drinking the tea but in a solid form and it wasn't too sweet at all. Vanilla does seem like a really boring and generic flavor, but something in there gave it a little pizazz. It tasted light and creamy something perfect for a spring afternoon. Or perhaps I have a thing for Paul Gauguin and Faubourg decided to add the word Tahitian in there.  It was Michael's first macaron and I told him to take only half a bite and just feel what he is taste from the delightful little thing. We also gave one to Michael's manly friend and he just popped the whole thing in his mouth. They both feel there is nothing special and doesn't understand what all the fuss is about. Men, what do they know. 

Of course to wash all this we needed out black coffees. Nothing says a good dessert without a good cup of black coffee. 

A bien tot! 

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