Welcome to our monthly newsletter Bonjour Faubourg! This month, we showcase our products of the month, highlight our gourmet coffee supplier, Caff� Musetti, and interview travel planner Alexandra Nicolas from Your Voyage A Paris for her top tips when visiting the City of Light in July.
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L'�t� est arriv�e! Summer is here!
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 With the season of sunshine officially underway, we're thrilled to introduce gourmet house-made ice creams to our summer menu, starting this July. Must-try flavours include:
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Raspberry Sorbet combo
- Chocolate Sorbet & Praline Ice Cream combo
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On Saturday, June 21, Faubourg's pastry bicycle cart made an appearance at Zadig & Voltaire's first anniversary as a Holt Renfrew retailer, passing out gourmet treats to hungry shoppers.
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On Monday, June 23, head pastry chef Ricardo Rosas took to the small screen to demonstrate the perfect Parisian croissant on CTV Morning Live.
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July is an extra-special month due to two holidays that are close to the Faubourg family's heart: Canada Day (July 1) and Bastille Day (July 14). As a French-focused Canadian company, we relish the opportunity to celebrate both countries with special treats, available for a limited time only.
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Maple Cookie with
Cranberry & Cherry Jam
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Canadian Flag �clair
with Vanilla Pastry Cream
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Canadian Flag Macaron
with Vanilla Cream
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Canada Day products will be available from June 28 to July 1 at the Hornby St. and Park Royal locations only. Please note our Kerrisdale location will be closed on Canada Day. |
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French Flag �clair
filled with vanilla pastry cream
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French Flag Macaron
filled with a smooth vanilla cream
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Bastille Day products will be available from July 12 to 14 at all three locations.
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Every month we ask a different member of our pastry and bakery teams to stretch their culinary imaginations and craft feature products that are truly unique.
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MACARON
Last month, we asked our Facebook fans to vote for their favourite former feature macaron to see it make a triumphant return on July's menu. The winner? Blueberry Lemongrass.
Created by Ricardo
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PASTRY
Summer's heat calls for a cool balance of flavours with our Earl Grey, Lemon & White Chocolate Tart.
Created by Pansy
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VIENNOISERIE
July's Coconut Cream & Fresh Pineapple Croissant pairs perfectly with sunshine.
Created by Melanie
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BREAD
This month's Cherry & White Chocolate Bread is all sweetness and light.
Created by Facundo
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Featured Delicacy: Caff� Musetti
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Faubourg is proud to carry Caff� Musetti award-winning espresso at all three locations.
Established by the Musetti family in 1934 in Piacenza, Italy, Caff� Musetti produces some of the finest espresso blends in Europe. The beans are slow-roasted in their state-of-the-art facilities in the true French tradition, ensuring optimum quality and flavour.
Caff� Musetti has been producing award-winning coffee for over 75 years, sourcing top-grade coffee beans from over 23 countries worldwide.
Our exclusive blends perfectly complement our guests' palates and their favourite menu items alike. Take your favourite blend home in a pressurized bag, recently rebranded with a chic design to reflect the gourmet contents.
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* Faubourg Parisian Style: 85% Brazilian Arabica and 15% Indian Robusta, this roast enjoys a rich, smoky flavour approved by French connoisseurs. The coffee produces a silky and lasting crema, essential for high quality espresso and latte art.
* Faubourg Traditional Blend: a traditional Italian-style blend made from 91% Arabica and 9% Indian Robusta, featuring a robust, yet smooth, profile. This results in great espresso and wonderfully smooth filter and drip coffee, with with a milder profile than the Faubourg Parisian Style.
CLICK HERE TO ENJOY A COFFEE ON US!
We are offering 300 complimentary coffees for the month of July. Claim yours now before they are all snapped up!
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Featured Interview: Your Voyage a Paris
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Alexandra Nicolas, owner and travel planner for Your Voyage A Paris gives the inside scoop on how to make the most of your Parisian experience.
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Tell us about your childhood in Paris and experiences that influenced your career path.
AN: Paris has been part of my family history for a long time. On my father's side, we have been living in the capital for four generations. I grew up near Montparnasse on the Left bank of Paris. As a Parisian, I was always happy to help international visitors who were looking for directions or advice. This mindset influenced my life to the point that I chose tourism as a career path.
Where does the idea of Your Voyage A Paris come from?
AN: Social media and search engines offer so many options to the tourism industry that it's difficult for travellers to make smart choices. I provide clients with the true Parisian perspective, using my love and knowledge of the city to customize unique, stress-free travel experiences that exemplify Parisian life while satisfying their personal interests.
What services do you provide?
AN: My services can be summed up in three categories:
Stay: Your Voyage A Paris provides a selection of carefully vetted hotels or furnished apartments that match clients' needs and preferences.
Explore: We prepare bespoke daily itinerary with recommendations on activities, museums, temporary exhibitions, concerts and festivals, and suggestions for where to dine, shop and explore, all suited to personal tastes.
Indulge: This service offers insider's insight into specialized areas such as French culinary classes and photography lessons - perfect for visitors seeking to develop passion projects during their stay.
For more information or to book a meeting with Alexandra, please contact:
[email protected]
604-250-6369
www.yourvoyageaparis.com
Alexandra usually meets her clients at Faubourg Downtown. There's nothing like discussing Paris over a traditional croissant and Mariage Fr�res tea! Don't you agree?
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Planning to Visit Paris in July?
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If you want to see City of Light with its best postcard face, visiting in July is ideal! Alexandra Nicolas, our Paris expert from Your Voyage a Paris shares with us her recommendations.
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A national holiday to commemorate the storming of the Bastille, this fun and festive day starts with a rousing French military parade and ends with a bang with fireworks and massive dance party called Le Bal du 14 Juillet at Place de la Bastille. Vive la France!
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From July 20 to mid-August, the banks of the Seine blossom into a full-fledged beach town, flush with sand, communal games, caf�s and boating.
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While the famed route changes yearly, one thing remains constant: the glamorous Champs Elys�es finish line. Cheer on intrepid contestants at the cycling world's most important event at the year.
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With over 450 films to choose from at only 5 euros per screening (many of them in English) there's artistic excellence to suit all tastes.
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Every summer, Luxembourg Gardens comes alive with musical performances, both amateur and professional, from all corners of the world.
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Les Soldes, the annual summer sales
are one of the best parts of visiting Paris in July. This year, the sales will run until July 29. Pack a pair of comfortable walking shoes and prepare yourself for the most fabulous bargain hunt of the year. |
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