{"id":55211,"title":"The joy of Caf\u00e9 Gourmand","description":"Why choose just one dessert when, with a caf\u00e9 gourmand, you can have small portions of several?If a caf\u00e9 gourmand is on the menu of your chosen brasserie, bistro or restaurant (and more and more likely it will be) then there really shouldn\u2019t be any need for a second thought. If it\u2019s not on the menu then ask anyway - it seems almost as common as asking to finish with a straight caf\u00e9.","content":"

\"8yrbl01jerc6odmc3ehlhajpj0tocibwdxnmpo6fscmdnfop.jpg.jpg?w=1140&v=2\"Why choose just one dessert when, with a caf\u00e9 gourmand, you can have small portions of several?<\/p>

If a caf\u00e9 gourmand is on the menu of your chosen brasserie, bistro or restaurant (and more and more likely it will be) then there really shouldn\u2019t be any need for a second thought. If it\u2019s not on the menu then ask anyway - it seems almost as common as asking to finish with a straight caf\u00e9.<\/p>

The dish is a selection of mini-versions of classic French desserts \u2013 cr\u00e8me brul\u00e9e<\/a>, canele<\/a>, macaron<\/a>, tarte, cake,.. the list goes on.. accompanied by an espresso. Although, if you would prefer a decaffeinated coffee or tea then ordering a d\u00e9ca<\/em> or th\u00e9<\/em> gourmand instead is completely fine.<\/p>

There\u2019s even an a element of surprise \u2013 you won\u2019t know exactly what you\u2019re going to get until the plate is placed in front of you.<\/p>

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