Searching for the perfect croissant in Chicago

As reported by WBEZ Chicago · Updated 26 Oct, 10:35 · Archive

Scroll down to see WBEZ/Sun-Times food contributor Maggie Hennessy's list of 12 outstanding croissants — from unfettered to flavormaxxed. A rustling crunch cascades as my teeth shatter the outer layer of a chubby pastry football shellacked in egg wash. Butter coats my tongue, and while I’ve barely reached the croissant’s tender, lacy middle, the evidence is already damning. Golden shards litter the plate and table, burrow in my clothes and between my laptop keys. What uncomplicated, chaotic bliss to demolish a plain croissant at Floriole Cafe & Bakery. Green Room Newsletter You’re…

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• Searching for the perfect croissant in ChicagoScroll down to see WBEZ/Sun-Times food contributor Maggie Hennessy's list of 12 outstanding croissants — from unfettered to flavormaxxed. A rustling crunch cascades as my teeth shatter the outer layer of a chubby pastry football shellacked in egg wash. Butter coats my tongue, and while I’ve barely reached the croissant’s tender, lacy middle, the evidence is already damning. Golden shards litter the plate and table, burrow in my clothes and between my laptop keys. What uncomplicated, chaotic bliss to demolish a plain croissant at Floriole Cafe & Bakery. Green Room Newsletter You’re…WBEZ Chicago · 26 Oct, 10:35