While neighboring Belgium and distant Switzerland eclipse the Netherlands when it comes to achievements in chocolatiering, the Dutch capital has several sweet shops worth visiting, and top of the City Present’s stops for both cakes and chocolate is Pompadour. Located in the bustling, trendy Nine Streets section of the central canalbelt, on a gorgeous,...
The Parisian institution that is Patisserie Paul is one of the most popular French high-street chains, with its line-out-the-door storefronts from the Marais to Montparnasse, including small take-away kiosks in landmark locations such as the Tuilleries, offering a high-quality coffee, breakfast, lunch or lite-bite alternative to fast food for locals and foreigners alike. From...
Utrecht, situated less than an hour from Amsterdam by train in the heart of the Netherlands, is well worth a visit. The country’s university town, and the traditional home of Dutch Catholicism, has a very different feel from the Dutch capital. The old city is dominated by its massive cathedral, which is a startling...
Ladurée, perhaps the world's most famous confectioner, is today a global institution. and for years it has been an essential stop for many tourists to Paris. On the Rue Royale, this original location of the circa-1862 tea and pastry salon is so intimate and romantic. They're renowned for their macarons, but it also makes...
Bakken met Passie has quietly established itself as one Amsterdam’s most beloved bakeries. Growing in popularity, Bakken met Passie already enjoys a loyal following in Amsterdam, both in the neighborhood and those pedaling from farther afield, but foreign tourists are uncommon. Located in de Pijp, in walking distance of the Heineken Brewery and just...
Montreal’s picturesque old port area, the Vieux Montréal, is the highlight of any visit to this great city. However, it does tend to be touristy, and one block of renovated warehouse lofts comes up against the cheap family-dining restaurants around the corner. In the storefronts of the cobblestoned streets, one can see the discount...