642574 Thu Aug 06 12:49:30 -0700 2009 8 12 Boston Area 0 4923460 These were filled with VERY thick whipped cream and surprisingly good. On par with Modern and the place in Gloucester whose name eludes me. There is still half of one left in our work kitchen and it is all I can do to resist. Thu Aug 06 12:49:30 -0700 2009 10169 StriperGuy 1 4923503 I don't get to Antoine's all that often, but am always pleased with their goods when I do. Barmy and I also really like their bismarks (AKA long johns.) Thu Aug 06 13:01:00 -0700 2009 4923460 18512 Allstonian 1 4924404 Thanks for the report on Antoine's lobster tail. We'll have to get there soon. Are you thinking of Caffe Sicilia in Gloucester? Thu Aug 06 18:05:43 -0700 2009 4923460 77061 bear 2 4924599 or maybe Virgillio if they aren't in the fridge for awhile ??? Thu Aug 06 19:13:26 -0700 2009 4924404 11784 capeanne 3 4925403 It is Virgilio's I was thinking of. Last time I had one there is was freshly filled and awesome. But if memory serves me correctly theirs had pastry cream. Gotta say, I can't stop thinking about the one from Antoine's. Funny as I have been there before and was not terribly wowed by their other items, but they have the lobster tail totally nailed! To Scruffy below. I am not one who has a whole lot of love for Mike's. They do a few items well, and most are just barely okay in my book. Fri Aug 07 06:26:54 -0700 2009 4924599 10169 StriperGuy 1 4924775 oh Yeah, they're good. They're my favorite thing in there. I like them better than Mike's. I have a hard time eating only half. Thu Aug 06 20:22:50 -0700 2009 4923460 10865 Scruffy The Cat 1 4925751 I love Antoine's. Their whipped cream/fruit layer cakes are to die for. Pricey, but great! Fri Aug 07 08:19:00 -0700 2009 4923460 11301 Science Chick 1 4925898 I've always liked Antoine's primarily because I lived in Newton and hated going to the North End and paying 2x for something that's marginally better. They have chocolate dipped chocolate cake with creme fraiche that is awesome because it probably uses the same creme that's in the lobster tails. Also dig their hermits - the molasses cookies. Fri Aug 07 09:02:04 -0700 2009 4923460 41832 avial 1 4927061 I'm not a big fan of pastry, but if you put an antoine's lobster tail in front of me it will not last long. Fri Aug 07 15:24:58 -0700 2009 4923460 226095 yummieeee