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Su-Jit Lin once left her native New York on a whim and a gut feeling and has yet to regret the spontaneous shift that has led her to one of the most amazing and character-rich cities in the world.  A cum laude Tulane University graduate,...

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March 15, 2008
Food

French Bread, Wheat Bread, Pastries Too

Steam fogs up the big glass windows of the bright blue building with yellow lettering on Magazine Street from early morning to early noon.  La Boulangerie, or La Bou as it is affectionately called, finds the weekend lines extending out the front door even though it has moved down the block to a larger location, passers-by pulled by their noses, twitching at the tantalizing smells of fresh-baked bread and pastries.  Easily the most popular baked goods destination in New Orleans, it is always a special treat to visit this authentic French bakery (the owners are actually from France!) and indulge oneself.

For special meals and occasions, specialty breads like the Walnut Raisin or Garlic and Herb loaves are an elegant complement.  Classic French bread accompanies many a New Orleans dinner, and crusty wheat is an excellent base for an afternoon sandwich.  Dense and slightly moist, wonderfully crunchy on the outside, bread flies off their shelves as fast as they can bake them.  Their plain croissants are a particular weakness of mine – flaky semi-airy layers of buttery goodness, with a satisfying crunch accompanying every bite.  The tops are slightly shiny and sweet, like a light glaze of sugar has been dusted over it.  Almond and chocolate croissants are offered daily for the more discerning croissant consumer.  Flaky danishes of different varieties, golden turnovers, and rich muffins make for indulgent breakfasts, and at $1.50 to $3 a pop, who can resist?
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La Boulangerie
4526 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
504/269-3777
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