La Baguette, je t'aime

There is a great little boulangerie/restaurant here in town called La Baguette, affectionately known as La Bag by its regulars. They have three locations all over town. The third Thursday of every month at 9:30am, a small association of photographers that I belong to meets at the downtown location for coffee, croissants and chat. I look forward to these little get togethers because I have been a long time patron of La Bag, both before and after my only trip to France two years ago. They make an incredibly delicious onion soup, the quiche is great and they serve Orangina (which always reminds me of Europe!). They also bake delicious breads at La Baguette, very authentically French and I think quite good.

Alas, their dessert counter is not quite as exciting as one you would find in Paris. The two photos above illustrate my point. It's not for lack of trying -- after all, it isn't like the French have a stranglehold on pastry-making. The problem is the lack of demand! So, what they do have is delicious, it's only the selection that leaves something to be desired. The lady at La Bag this morning told me they really tried to sell lots of different tarts, pastries and etc., but no one was buying, so they now keep it to a (delicious) minimum. To me, it's a little piece of France right here in Colorado Springs. So stop into La Baguette and have a delicious eclair, petit four, creme caramel or chocolate truffle. It's not Paris, but it's close!