Paul Boulangerie in general

I can clearly remember the day, almost six years ago now, when a new Paul Boulangerie opened on Bedford St, in Covent Garden. The builder's Paul-emblazoned hoardings were finally removed, revealing a stylish shop-front beyond. 'Maison de Qualité' proclaimed the sign above the windows, and the display behind the glass certainly provided a testament to its veracity. Glazed scarlet tarts, smothered in raspberries, decadent chocolate cakes, plump Millefeuilles and dainty petit fours were all assembled in regimentally tidy little rows. Tall baguettes were arranged in baskets to the side, like so many umbrellas in a stand. Inside, the French bakery staff, all in white, moved ...  Read the complete review