Yesterday was my brother in law's birthday so we went out for dinner at Hanaoka's in National City (they don't have a website). That place has been around since the late 80's. About 5+ years ago, they expanded into the old Swensen's next door. Anyways, I didn't bring the camera that time but it was the same old stuff I normally order: salmon skin roll, side salad and mixed tempura. On the way back home, we stopped by Eduard's in Otay Ranch for dessert to take home. I just realized the link to Eduard's has no links within. Hmmm. Maybe they are still under construction. This European style bakery (the only one in South Bay, besides Hans & Harry's in Bonita) is owned and run by the second owner, Edwin Real (pronounced "Ray-al"; he's Filipino American I believe).
Bert chose the Chocolate Mousse Cake which had fluffy layers of dark and milk chocolate and (top layer?) with a lovely layer of ganache on top...Mmm
I had the Espresso tart which was very dense and smooth:
TC had a Dark Chocolate Macaroon cookie, which she ended up not liking. She appropriated some of Bert's cake while I finished her macaroon. The cookie was very moist and the dark chocolate very rich. What I liked most was the chewy outer edge...
Another view of the Chocolate Mousse Cake. This was actually finished that evening. I only had nearly half of the Espresso tort and saved the other half for this morning.
Bert chose the Chocolate Mousse Cake which had fluffy layers of dark and milk chocolate and (top layer?) with a lovely layer of ganache on top...Mmm
I had the Espresso tart which was very dense and smooth:
TC had a Dark Chocolate Macaroon cookie, which she ended up not liking. She appropriated some of Bert's cake while I finished her macaroon. The cookie was very moist and the dark chocolate very rich. What I liked most was the chewy outer edge...
Another view of the Chocolate Mousse Cake. This was actually finished that evening. I only had nearly half of the Espresso tort and saved the other half for this morning.
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