There's a new addition to make to my very popular posting on the
bakeries of Cape Town, and that is
Emporio Leone, in the new section of
Cape Quarter in De Waterkant. Fruit mince pies, tarts, glacee fruit, savory biscuits and sweet, chocolate coated candied ginger...lovely treats for an adult palate. Beautifully presented, fresh, and - perhaps best of all - fairly priced. Yum.
The Leone family have been making delicious Italian-style baked goods in Cape Town on the wholesale side for twenty years, started by mother Jackie. Their panforte, chocolate salami, meringues and other delicacies have been on the shelves of
Melissa's,
Giovanni's and other high-end foodie shops and cafes for years and years. With the recent opening of the giant new extension to the Cape Quarter development (which is a mixed blessing to the city and the neighbourhood I must say - a 6 on a scale of 1 to 10 to my mind and reeking with missed opportunities), the Leone's have decided to go retail, opening their first storefront. It is likely to be the only reason I'll frequent that part of Cape Quarter as a local.
Son Dylan was tending the shop on a Sunday, smart in his apron and tie, both professional and good-humoured, and I hope the family touch stays strong in this venture. It is a retail boutique only, no coffee service or tables, FYI.
Emporio Leone
There's a new addition to make to my very popular posting on the bakeries of Cape Town, and that is Emporio Leone, in the new section of Cape Quarter in De Waterkant. Fruit mince pies, tarts, glacee fruit, savory biscuits and sweet, chocolate coated candied ginger...lovely treats for an adult palate. Beautifully presented, fresh, and - perhaps best of all - fairly priced. Yum.
The Leone family have been making delicious Italian-style baked goods in Cape Town on the wholesale side for twenty years, started by mother Jackie. Their panforte, chocolate salami, meringues and other delicacies have been on the shelves of Melissa's, Giovanni's and other high-end foodie shops and cafes for years and years. With the recent opening of the giant new extension to the Cape Quarter development (which is a mixed blessing to the city and the neighbourhood I must say - a 6 on a scale of 1 to 10 to my mind and reeking with missed opportunities), the Leone's have decided to go retail, opening their first storefront. It is likely to be the only reason I'll frequent that part of Cape Quarter as a local.
Son Dylan was tending the shop on a Sunday, smart in his apron and tie, both professional and good-humoured, and I hope the family touch stays strong in this venture. It is a retail boutique only, no coffee service or tables, FYI.
Watch this space, these guys are going to be something special!
ReplyDeleteThe most mind blowing,delicious biscuits I ever had!!!YOU MUST TRY IT. I bought 3 variety of Emporio Leone and now I cannot wait to go to Cape Town just to buy more....it is seriously good and very reasonable price...I wish I bought more.....
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