(Beijing today)
Updated: 2007-05-23 10:33

Paris Baguette is the largest bakery chain in South Korea, with 1,400 stores in Korea and the US. Now, Paris Baguette is here in China, with stores already open in Beijing and Shanghai, and more opening soon.

Owned by the SPC group, which also owns Baskin Robbins and Dunkin' Donuts, Paris Baguette offers a fantastic selection of breads, cakes, sandwiches and beverages. Designed to appeal to bot the European palette, and the growing market for cakes in China.

The pastry shop is best known for its wide range of fruitcakes. Banana's Foster Waffles is crispy but tender inside, secretly baked with Rum, btter and a hint of lemon juice. Apple Napoleon is creamy and light with plum sauce and contains hazelnut liquor, apple juice and sauto plum dices. Start your morning off with Cream Scones with Yogurt and Fresh Fruit.The mix includes yogurt, blackberries, strawberries, pears, pineapples, apples, dark brown sugar syrup and brandy. The brandy is optional.

With its special gift boxes, you can treat your friends, loved ones or yourself to a box of tempting cakes from beautifully wrapped birthday, walnut and chocolate cakes to Swiss rolls.

Paris Baguette

Address: No 1 East Chang'an Jie, B/1 Oriental Plaza, DongchengOpen: 10am-9:30pm
Tel: 8518 5266
Cost: 25 yuan per person

                                                                 [Source: Beijing Today]