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Emmanuel Roux’s GâteauOChocolat Ready for Valentine's Day
St Petersburg's signature chocolate dessert available for pickup or local delivery this weekend.
There’s still time to order GateauOChocolat, St Petersburg’s signature chocolate dessert in time for Valentine’s Day this weekend. Freshly-made cakes are available for pick-up at the or call for local delivery. The chocolate cakes are the creation of former restaurant owner and downtown revival pioneer Emmanuel Roux, a Frenchman. Born in Tunisia, educated in France, the UK and Switzerland, Roux has a rich international career. He now advocates artisanal regional specialty foods and “Good Food” in general. He feels local specialty foods contribute to a sense of place and improve quality of life by adding personality to the community.
GateauOchocolat is made only in St Petersburg and enjoyed everywhere by a happy few.
Available in 6”, 9” or a 6-pack of mini cakes, GateauOChocolat are topped with toasted almonds as a finishing touch. (No almonds can be specified when ordering)
Be sure to call ahead to reserve your cake(s) at 727-251-1879. You can also order online and pick-up at Roux’s Urban Farm located at 340 15th St N in the heart of downtown St Petersburg. To order visit: https://flourfreecakes.com/ or email: info@flourfreecakes.com for further information.
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About GateauOchocolat
Coined as “Heaven’s official chocolate cake", GateauOchocolat is made with just four ingredients: Fresh eggs, butter,100 % single origin Rain Forest Alliance, certified Ecuadorian chocolate (The key ingredient) and cane sugar. The cakes can be frozen without any quality loss. Because they are very intense, a little goes a long way. Port wine, Champagne, red berries, fresh mint and Creme Chantilly (Easy recipe on every label) are perfect complements.