Crunchy in the mouth, tasty on the palate, the dessert proposed by the Café de la Paix for the 150th anniversary of the Intercontinental Paris Le Grand is surprising. It invites discovery. A thinly veiled allusion to the historicity of the place and its future, the little book of dark chocolate conceals a treasure trove. Beautifully crafted, from its finely decorated binding to the insertion of gold leaf on the cover, it almost seems like a gustatory fantasy. It’s sure to catch the eye of gourmets and aesthetes alike. Every detail has been studied.
The chocolate case, half-opened, reveals a fruity mousse. Litchi, red berries, grapefruit and candied ginger are the nuances revealed on tasting. The presence of fresh fruit transcends the whole. The texture of the raspberries and blueberries, their juice, creates a perfect alliance with the delicacy of the chocolate. Dominique Costa, pastry chef at Café de la Paix, has created some interesting gustatory contrasts. Au fil du temps’ will be enjoyed throughout 2012, and will delight discerning taste buds.
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