Whoever says that dessert can't be served first has never experienced a Middle Eastern boulangerie. During my travel to Tunisia in 2009 I was fortunate enough to live, eat, and breathe the middle eastern culture from a locals perspective, filled with all the insight to the tastiest 4am chocolate croissant's you could possibly eat. For 3 weeks a group of friends and I stayed in the culture-rich city of Hammamet, Tunisia. The above photo is an assortment of arabic pastries from a boulangerie called The Canary. You would commonly see such pastries served before or after a meal with tea. Middle Eastern desserts are typically not as sweet as the westerners palette are accustomed to; a nice change I find given the refreshing addition of natural nuts such as pistachios, and unique appearance.
If Tunisia is not your next planned destination, fear not, you can get your fix of semi-sweet pastries without the costly airfare. I am speaking the truth when I say "no more than one block away from a Mediterranean grocery awaits the suttle storefront of an Iranian bakery filled with delicious pastries calling your name". Or at least is it true where I live.
The Vancouver/Tri-City area is home to many wonderful Middle Eastern bakery's such as: Rex Bakery, North Vancouver. Yaas Bakery, North Vancouver. Urban Gate Grill/Bakery/Grocery, located in Coquitlam. Minoo Bakery, Coquitlam. Just to name of my few favorites.
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