Pasticceria Bruno

After burgers at Five Guys, we wandered around, searching for a sweet ending to our savory meal.  We finally happened into Pasticceria Bruno, because it wasn’t super crowded on that Friday night, and because the space looked so yummy.  There were a ton of tarts and pastries behind the glass case, and the sign promised gelato… we were sold.

HB opted for a passion fruit mini tart, which she enjoyed very much, though I didn’t ask her why or what made it so good.  I just know she liked it, and its small size was right for her since she was pretty full from her burger.

SpB has a thing for cannolis, and enjoyed this one very much.  She said that there were raisins or pine nuts or something in the cannoli cream, and I asked her something (sorry I forget what! ick to my bad memory!) that prompted her to insist I try some of the cream (cheese).  I tasted it and thought it was alright (I am not and never have been a cannoli kind of girl… sorry!), but then noted something papery tasting in the cheese and wasn’t too happy because I relate papery shreds to coconut, to which I am allergic.  SpB said there was no coconut, and it’s entirely possibly I imagined it…

I wanted gelato, despite the night quickly turning chilly, and opted for the tiramisu gelato as such.  Slightly icy, and again, I detected faint traces of papery substance in the gelato… but the flavor profile was on key, though I reaffirmed the notion that I don’t like tiramisu flavored items, I only like tiramisu.  Sufficient. 

Yvo says: There were so many delicious looking pastries in the glass cases, I’m sure I would go back and find something I liked to eat.  A decent crowd, seemingly older people and families, so less dealing with people my age (haha… yes I am an ‘old’ fart who wants to go out and enjoy the night talking quietly with friends, instead of standing in a loud, crowded bar screaming to be heard…).  Knowledgeable albeit brusque staff.  Inexpensive – I think our entire bill came out to about $20 including a normal tip and tax. 
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