popelini is a necessary stop for anyone with...with...with...
oh, it's just necessary.
this tiny little shop in the marais sells only one treat, a cream puff, but there are several pastry cream flavors to choose from (on the day i stopped in: chocolate, bailey's irish cream, rose, praline, vanilla, pistachio, and citron).
they are petite, but bombed up with fresh, silky cream -- it fills the mouth--and each has a little fondant "beret."
because the pastry and cream are so fresh, enjoy them on the spot (or in the park...or bring a few back to your hotel room, i promise they'll hold hold up well even after a couple of days in the fridge). but sadly they wouldn't survive a trip overseas.
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all photos @ anita aguilar
