Belle Epicurean - Awesome French Patisserie in the Historic Fairmont Olympic Hotel

Belle Epicurean Last Saturday I was downtown at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel to photograph Jeanne and Marc’s wedding. I got there early as I normally do so I poked around the hotel for a bit looking for cool places to shoot and I ran into this awesome little french patisserie in the foot of the hotel called Belle Epicurean. What a treat! I love french pastry so I had to check out this little gem of a bakery. It’s all very French inside, right down to the white subway tile behind the counter. The display case was packed with yummy foods which made the decision making experience difficult but I settled on a cafe au lait and a wonderful little chocolate and orange tart that was heavenly. It had a very rich chocolate base with orange custard on top and a candied mandarin orange crown.
I’m not a food writer nor a critic but I’d say you have to check out this place if you work downtown or live in the area. I’d even venture to say I’d drive downtown, out of my way, to give them my money.

The owner, Carolyn Bianchi Ferguson, is a native to Seattle and attended culinary school at the Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. She uses all natural and organic ingredients. (I love that!) She even bakes wedding cakes. Brides, check her out!

Published:
05.29.07 / 12pm
Category:
Caterers, Networking