Duo Patisserie & Cafe

Recently opened in Richmond Hill is Duo Patisserie and Cafe. The story behind the name of the patisserie is heart warming: the two owners, Rocky & Eric have been best friends since they were 6 years old and this cafe is a celebration of the duo. 

Duo Patisserie & Cafe
Where: 230 Commerce Valley Dr E (Unit 4) Markham, ON 
Price: $

Food Adventure from Finch to Union!

This summer, my sister and  I decided to finally check this item off our bucket list

                  ✔Walk from Finch Station to Union Station

But why stop there? We both love to eat so why not make this into a foodie adventure? So we laced up our trainers and decided to embark on our biggest food adventure and hit restaurants, cafes, diners and from Finch to Union Station. We were completely confident that we could walk from Finch to Union in about 2.5 hour - 3 hours since we both go hiking but this trip took 5.5 hours with the multiple food stops we made. 

Originally, we had a list of 17 restaurants we wanted to hit up but unfortunately, it was taking too long as we had to finish by the early afternoon. So, 3 hours and 3 restaurants in, with a heavy heart we cut out almost 12 restaurants :( Oh well, more incentive to do this trip again!

On to all the places we went that day!! 

Butter Avenue

I was finally able to make it to Butter Avenue (@butteravenue) which was conveniently located near my workplace. It's been opened since December 2011 but I just haven't been able to find the time to go!

BUTTER AVENUE
Where: 3467 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
M4N 2N3
Price: $ (Macarons: $2.25 each, small cake slices $6-7)

Petite Thuet

Always in search for the next best macaron, I decided to try Petite Thuet, owned by acclaimed chef Marc Thuet (pronounced 'Too-it'). It was a nice quaint place - great for an afternoon snack and a nice place to quickly recuperate if you are ever in the area!

Where: Petite Thuet
1 King Street West
Toronto, ON
M5H 1A1
416-867-7977
Menu

Price: $$ (Total: $16 for a drink, 6 macarons and a chocolate-almond croissant)

PUSATERI'S FINE FOODS

The Dean and Deluca of Canada!

PUSATERI'S FINE FOODS
Where: 57 Yorkville Ave
Toronto, ON
M5R 2B1
Price: A little pricier than a regular supermarket because it IS first and foremost a gourmet food shop. Although many things in that store are more than affordable.

LA BAMBOCHE

A little pricey, but the large size and flavourful fillings make it worth it :) Visited this place on Sunday so their selection was pretty limited. Amazing, amazing place for macarons!

LA BAMBOCHE
WHERE: 4 Manor Road East
M4S 1P8
416-481-6735
Price: $$

LA NOISETTE

French for 'hazelnut', La Noisette (pronounced 'nwah-zeht') is a Markham-based bakery aiming to provide  fresh and creative cakes, desserts and pastries.

La Noisette

Where: 2300 John Street, Unit 2B

(John Street and Leslie Street)

Thornhill, ON

L3T 6G7

905-940-5395

Price: $