Thanks for posting about Short & Sweet. I was trying to find information about them.

Sweet Tooth - I still don't understand how the Cupcake Shoppe is able to have such a following when I find their cupcakes absolutely tasteless (especially the cake) and their "buttercream" leaves an oily film on the tongue suggesting that it isn't a true buttercream. Maybe I am just pickier than most!

Cheapest (unsalted) butter I know of is Lactancia at Costco - $4.39/brick. You can sometimes find deals at Shoppers Drug Mart for $2.99/brick. Butter is never cheap! Good luck!

Well, LPQ opened to the public today! I was there at 7:45 this morning and the place looks awesome! Spoke with the owner a bit and we talked about the store, my living in Brussels and how excited I was to have a LPQ in my TO neighbourhood! Bought croissant and some rye bread. Bread tastes exactly the same as I remember and I love that they are offering all the same goodies from my stint in Europe (have never been to a LPQ in USA). Apparently the criossants are supposed to be better, per the owner, but frankly I found them to be heavier and not as fantastic. Since criossants are so finicky and change according to the climate, I am going to hope that they weren't at their peak due to the rain and dampness in the air today. I recall their criossants to be light, very flaky and melt in your mouth...but sadly not today! Hours are M-F 7am - 7:30 pm and weekends, 8am - 7:30 pm. Can't wait to eat my way through the menu! R

Yes! They are opening on Eglinton (between Spadina and Avenue). I just drove by on my way home and saw the signage was up and construction has begun! I am soooo excited as I live a couple of blocks away. When I lived in Brussels, I would go there quite often. I used to pick up a croissant on my way to work at least once a week! Awesome sandwhiches and a warm chevre, walnut and honey salad to die for!! Here's hoping the food tastes just as good as I remember...