I recently enjoyed tasting several pastries from the "Signatures" at the Pierre Herme boutique in the 6ieme; Papillote praline, Tarte au cafe, Tarte aux pommes and Surprise. (I did buy them knowing that I would just be tasting, quickly at that, on a bench, in front of the fountain at St. Sulpice) Though I found each fantastically flavored and constructed, the sugar levels were off the charts! In a way, this took away from my pleasure of sampling Mr. Herme's work. Not to mention, less than half of the items printed on the menu under "Les Signatures" were available at the time of my visit. Has anyone else been surprised when visiting Pierre Herme?
