'Nugateau' is a Toronto Patisserie Serving Up Fresh Eclairs Daily
Christopher Magsambol — January 31, 2016 — Lifestyle
References: torontolife & notable
'Nugateau' is a Toronto patisserie that features a unique assortment of eclairs. This innovative pastry shop nestled in the city's Queen West neighborhood serves fresh eclairs -- and eclairs only -- daily, with a rotating selection of sweet and savory options.
The pastries are filled with white chocolate–based cream, complemented by an array of fruits, teas and nut pastes, topped off with vibrant glazes like bruléed meringue, edible gold shortbread and candied bacon. As far as the flavored fillings are concerned, some standout include Mango Passion Fruit and Cardamom, Persian Pistachio, Tahitian Vanilla and Japanese Matcha. Each eclair at Nugateau is made in-house, with 75% real fruit, adding natural sweetness and a burst of freshness with each bite. On weekends, savory options are provided, including Fois Gras éclairs with roasted hazelnut.
Capitalizing on the growing popularity of fusion cuisine and experimental desserts, Nugateau offers refined and elegant alternatives to typical sweets and pastries.
The pastries are filled with white chocolate–based cream, complemented by an array of fruits, teas and nut pastes, topped off with vibrant glazes like bruléed meringue, edible gold shortbread and candied bacon. As far as the flavored fillings are concerned, some standout include Mango Passion Fruit and Cardamom, Persian Pistachio, Tahitian Vanilla and Japanese Matcha. Each eclair at Nugateau is made in-house, with 75% real fruit, adding natural sweetness and a burst of freshness with each bite. On weekends, savory options are provided, including Fois Gras éclairs with roasted hazelnut.
Capitalizing on the growing popularity of fusion cuisine and experimental desserts, Nugateau offers refined and elegant alternatives to typical sweets and pastries.
Trend Themes
1. Specialty Eclairs - The trend of exclusive pastry shops offering a rotating selection of sweet and savory specialty eclairs provides opportunities for innovation in flavor combinations and unique toppings.
2. Fusion Desserts - The trend of fusion cuisine combined with experimental desserts presents opportunities for pastry chefs to create unique dessert offerings by incorporating cultural flavors and techniques.
3. Natural Ingredients - The trend of emphasizing natural ingredients, such as real fruit, in pastry creation offers opportunities for local and organic sourcing and incorporation of seasonal produce.
Industry Implications
1. Patisserie - Patisserie shops and bakeries can take advantage of the specialty eclair trend by offering unique and elevated pastry options.
2. Restaurant - Restaurants can benefit from the fusion dessert trend by incorporating culturally inspired desserts into their menus, enhancing the overall dining experience for patrons.
3. Food Retail - The natural ingredient trend provides opportunities for food retail companies to source and market locally produced, high-quality pastry ingredients to meet consumer demand for natural and organic products.
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