When it comes to madeleines,ย prepare to redefine your expectations. Gateau Ghost, theย brainchild of Toronto chefย Jayden Park, is revolutionizingย these classic treats. With the recent announcement of a brick-and-mortar location in Littleย Italy, fans of these hauntingly
delicious creations can nowย enjoy them beyond the realm ofย pop-ups.
Parkโs journey to Gateauย Ghost began in some of Toronto’s most prestigiousย kitchens, including Alo, Bucaย and Joe Beef. But it was during
the pandemic, that he felt theย urge to strike out on his own.ย Inspired by his passion forย cooking and a desire to find aย better work-life balance, Parkย decided to pursue his own business venture.
And so, Gateau Ghost wasย born. With a focus on creativityย and quality, Park set out toย create madeleines like no other.ย Each bite is an explosion of flavour, with toppings and fillingsย that push the boundaries of traditional pastry making.ย Must-try madeleines includeย the Frosty Flake filled withย sweet corn ganache; the Snowberry, with its strawberry buttercream and chocolate glaze; andย the Liz Lemon bursting withย tangy lemon curd.
Fans of Gateau Ghostโs delectable Madeleines previouslyย had to wait for pop-up events orย track down pickup locations.ย However, with the opening ofย its new location, they can nowย indulge in a variety of bakedย goods, brunch choices and evenย natural wines.
While much of the new menu is being kept under wraps, a few delicious items have been revealed, including a savoury miso chive Madeleine, a “KFC” sando, as well as cereal shrimp toast topped with shrimp head aioli.
This long-awaited debutย promises to put an end to anyย โghostingโ concerns, providingย fans with a permanent destination for their beloved treats.
Gateau Ghost’s grand opening is slated for Wednesday, May 15th and is located at 974 College St.