“Plain” croissants are not plain; the name is used interchangeably with butter croissants. Purists might dismiss flavored versions such as almond as a tad obvious, and more creative ones as sacrilege—but both are popular. Often shaped like crescents, but not always, croissants of many varieties abound in O.C. Not in Read More
Photographs by Emily J. Davis RESEARCH “I went to Paris, I went to the U.K. The pastries were better in the U.K. Before the trip, I asked some French bakers, ‘Where are the best croissants in Paris?’ They’re like, ‘You’re better off going to Korea or Japan—lots of up-and-coming bakeries Read More
Photographs by Emily J. Davis Cofounder and creative director of Bosscat Kitchen & Libations and Ten Sushi + Cocktail Bar, Leslie Nguyen oversees design and marketing efforts for six restaurants in O.C. and in Houston; both concepts are new at Lakeshore in Irvine. Her Miss Mini Donuts caters special events Read More
