A L’epi de Ble, a north Main Street bakery, serves pastries à la Provence are fresh from the oven. France ex pats Nathalie and Gilles Gautier opened a bakery unapologetically committed to the art of baking with butter and sugar. Here, decadent brioche is the star in many pastries, including glazed rolls filled with candied fruits, epiphanie cakes with almond-cream centres and blueberry swirls. Whipping cream puffs also delight. Loaves of crusty breads, are also baked fresh.
A L’EPI DE BLE
Meet the chef
Pastry Chef Nathalie Gautier – L’Epi De Blé
Pretty In Pastry By Arvel Gray Sweet delicacies are having a moment in the sun, from the macaron explosion originating in Europe to SoHo’s towering, candy crusted shakes. Yet for…
Recipes from this restaurant
White Chocolate Tart
Owner/Baker Nathalie Gautier L'Epi de Ble White chocolate ganache is whipped until light as air and used to top this dreamy treat. Nathalie imports gold glitter glaze to fill the…
Coulants au Chocolat
Owner/Baker Nathalie Gautier L'Epi de Ble These rich morsels break open to reveal a gooey truffle centre. Crème anglaise, poured on just before serving, is the final flourish. Ingredients Cake…
Religieuses
Owner/Baker Nathalie Gautier L'epi de Ble This fancy cream puff’s name means “nun”, inspired by their traditional habits. Ingredients Pâte à Choux 2 cups water 1 tsp salt 7/8 cup…
Chocolate Mousse Crème Brûlée
Owner/Baker Nathalie Gauthier L'epi de Ble Layers of rich mousse and silky crème brûlée make up this decadent cake. Ingredients Vanilla Cremeaux 1 vanilla bean 3/4 cup milk 3/4 cup…
