Russian Bakeries?
Hi folks! Just wondering if anyone can give recommendations for Russian bakeries in Southern California. Perhaps the West Hollywood area? I'm a little clueless, but would like to indulge in some Russian sweets and soon! Any help is, of course, most appreciated! Thanks!
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Bon Vivant
Mar 4, 2007 03:12 PM
I don't remember the name of it but I really like the bakery that's on Santa Monica, on the south side, between Fairfax and Orange Grove (it's closer to Orange Grove). They have not only baked goods but a huge selection of cold salads and also prepared foods. They have a lot of Georgian specialties. I served salads and savory pastries from this place at one of my parties and the food was a big hit.
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re: jlq3d3
cant talk...eating
Mar 4, 2007 07:18 PM
This is by far my favorite bread place in the area. Just the simple white, crusty round loaf is amazing. The pastries here are also great - just ask what's fresh. They put the warm stuff up near the cash register (probably just to tempt you). I second the poppy seed pastry (haven't seen cake - it's sort of a roll). The poppy hamantashen are usually old, but the fruit ones good. The fresh apple tart barely survives the walk to the car.
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re: cant talk...eating
I think we're talking about the same poppy seed pastry. It comes in a small "single" size (although it's huge) and also as a larger size (in either a rectangular or a horse-shoe shape -- horse-shoe is better). If you can get it super fresh (like, still warm in the center), it's the best.
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