Monday, October 18, 2010

A Taste of Paris, France in the Heart of Concord

By Nicole Mitchell

Have you ever been to a restaurant with no menu? Well try this whimsical idea at Madeleine’s Bakery, located at 124 N. Main Street in Concord, NH. Madeleine’s is a Paris inspired work of art. While there is no concrete menu since the products change everyday, there is a basic menu of items the chef makes regularly. This menu is located on their website www.madeleinesed.com.

Consumers can get French pastries, cakes, homemade soups, sandwiches, quiches, and wedding cakes. Madeleine’s is a good place for spur of the moment desserts. Olivia Wheat, a senior at Hopkinton High School commented, “The coffee there tastes really good.” The bakery has a very cheerful atmosphere with a happy and welcoming staff. Another student, Kara McCluskey stated, “They have really good desserts and a large variety to choose from so it makes it hard to make a decision. [The bakery has a] really friendly atmosphere.” There is seating inside and outside during the summer. One can also walk across the street and eat in front of the State House or walk behind the building and eat in Eagle Square by the pond. Madeline’s specializes in personal sized cakes, which is a cake about 5 inches in diameter. While eating your personal sized cake, you can have an old fashioned soda in a glass bottle.

Chef Paul Brown, a New Hampshire native, opened the bakery in 2004 after attending UNH, culinary classes in Spokane, WA, and Delphin’s Gourmandise in Marblehead, MA under Master Pastry chef Delphin Gomes. Chef Paul has also visited Paris, France. Consumers can view his adventure to Paris on Madeleine’s website, noted above.

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