\n\t\t\t\tParis Croissant retained its bakery but also expanded as caf\u00e9 when it opened last May under the new ownership of Young Min Choi. (Frauleine S. Villanueva)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\u201cFor the longest time, I wanted to open a caf\u00e9 in Garapan,\u201d Choi said. \u201cI\u2019ve been searching for a place but I can\u2019t find it. When I saw this place and they wanted to sell it, I decided to make it a caf\u00e9.\u201d<\/p>\n
Choi said she wanted to introduce a different style of caf\u00e9 to the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe locals, they only know the island-style, so I wanted to introduce to them other styles,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
When asked, however, why their name doesn\u2019t sound Korean at all, Choi said they were also inspired by other cultures.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn Korea, they admire the European technique of making bread. \u2026Koreans want to do something like that because they are inspired by that,\u201d Choi said.<\/p>\n
New offerings<\/strong><\/p>\nSince reopening in May, the new Paris Croissant not only retained their tried-and-tested recipes for bread and pastries, they also started offering a wide range of selections from coffees to desserts, and even lunch meals.<\/p>\n
Their drink selection alone makes it hard to choose a favorite. This includes espresso, americano, caffe con pana, cappuccino, caramel macchiato, caf\u00e9 latte, mocha latte, vanilla latte, affogato, tea latte, sweet potato latte, mint choco latte, and hot or iced chocos.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur coffees are fresh from Korea,\u201d Choi said. \u201cIf I order today, they will roast it today, send it tomorrow by air.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to Choi, she chose to import their coffee because \u201cSaipan coffee is too strong for me. Our coffee is fresh and mild so I bring it here.\u201d<\/p>\n
They also have smoothies and juices made from fresh fruits as well as bubble and organic teas. Paris Croissant also offers yogurt ice cream and yogurt drinks.<\/p>\n
Unique<\/strong><\/p>\nWhat sets Paris Croissant apart from cafes on Saipan is their famous snow ice.<\/p>\n
\u201cLocals know our place for snow ice. This is very famous in Korea,\u201d Choi said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThree years ago I went to Korea to meet my friend and she introduced me to snow ice and I tried and I [loved it]. What is this? This is nice. Then I started it here,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Unlike the usual snow ice, which just uses water, Choi says they use milk and a hint of honey to achieve their ice\u2019s snow-like, melt-in-your-mouth texture and delicious taste.<\/p>\n
Toppings for their snow ice include blueberry, mango, melon, kiwi, milk, and rice cake.<\/p>\n
Another different offering from Paris Croissant is their cheese latte. It\u2019s a cheese-flavored drink that uses milk as well. Choi said they couldn\u2019t find it anywhere here so they decided to try it.<\/p>\n
Choi admits that their products are a bit pricey but their guaranteed quality and healthy ingredients make up for it.<\/p>\n
Paris Croissant is open from 7am to 10pm every day. For more information, call 233-9292.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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