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Rabalais’ Bistro, Coffee and Bakery.
Rabalais’ Bistro, Coffee and Bakery.
One easy way to celebrate Valentine’s Day is with a gift from your favorite bakery. Nearly all of them will have something fresh from the oven, frosted in pink and red with Feb. 14 in mind. Consider a few of these local bake shops offering sweet treats for sweethearts. Do call sooner rather than later — most recommend ordering early for the best selection and availability.
Whether you’re looking for something large and decadent or a marvelous mouthful, the cakes and other desserts at Camarillo’s Bread Basket are sure to take your loved one’s breath away. White, chocolate or lemon cake . . . filled with fruit, cream or mousse . . . iced with buttercream, draped with fondant or wrapped in chocolate . . . Bread Basket has you covered. And yes, there will be lots of hearts and bright red fruits to add that special touch.
2024 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-312-7155
390 S. Mills Road, Suite B,
Who hasn’t fallen in love with Cafe Ficelle’s picture-perfect macarons and pastries? The boulangerie and patisserie with locations in Camarillo and Ventura will be creating a special Valentine’s Day Treat box ($50) filled with approximately 20 beautiful mini desserts. The exact makeup will depend on availability, and custom assortments can NOT be accommodated, but trust this shop to provide exceptional quality and flavor.
Keep an eye out for other specials inspired by the Holiday of Love, such as heart-shaped baguettes and chocolate raspberry mini cakes.
How about greeting your sweetheart with a hot cup of coffee and a breakfast treat first thing on Feb. 14? While supplies last, Missy’s Cupcake Creations will be bundling up 6-9 donut holes (a mix of decorated and plain) in pretty “buckets” sporting a festive Valentine’s Day print. Also available will be the shop’s famous cupcakes and donuts frosted, sprinkled and topped with hearts and other V-Day decorations. Missy’s is already getting lots of orders, so don’t delay placing yours!
Rabalais’ Bistro, Coffee and Bakery
861 E. Main St., Santa Paula
The good times are always rolling at this Southern-inspired cafe with one of the finest bakery cases in the county. This year’s Valentine’s Bakery Menu includes hand-dipped local strawberries, cheesecake (pecan praline, chocolate and strawberry) and Cupid-worthy cupcakes and cookies in a variety of flavors. Desserts in miniature with Valentine’s Day flair include bundt cakes, cream pies, fruit tarts and a pineapple upside down cake — a house specialty.
The bakery in Ventura Harbor Village goes all out for the holidays, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. The iced sugar cookies, each a work of art, will feature pairs that go great together, such as peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese, Chilli and Bandit (from the popular animated series Bluey), Wednesday Adams and Thing. There will also be love letters, hearts, “love monsters” and more. Pre-order for pickup in the store Feb. 11-14.
In addition, Sugar Lab has partnered with Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room and the Growing Company to offer the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Box for $75. It contains six red roses, a bottle of Seastar rosé wine and an assortment of chocolate-covered strawberries, all beautifully packaged for gift giving. Pre-order for pickup in store Feb. 13-14.
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