"The ridges on this Roscoe Village bakery’s croissants look like the shiny mountain range we wish we had in our giant cornfield of a state. And those caramelized grooves play an important role in texture, starting with the crispy crumble at first bite, followed by a nice airiness. The smooth, laminated layers are like thin stacks of warm blankets freshly plucked from the dryer—when you finally remember to use fabric softener—and there’s a pleasant hint of nuttiness from the whole wheat flour." - john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen
Akane Matsumoto
