Last week our son treated us to a favorite restaurant of his and our daughter-in-law. They had visited the previous week. Gregg was over the bad cold and cough he had, and was eager to get out, as was I. We found The Happy Tart a very unassuming and very pleasant place, with excellent food. They ordered at the counter and they were brought to the table not so long afterwards.
I had my eye on this framed photo on the wall, overlooking a canal in Amsterdam. Totally black and white except for the bicycle which was red. You can’t tell from this photo but that red of the bicycle really popped. Come to think of it, so did the color of the wall.
The menu photo also shows part of the ceiling, which interested me. I was having difficulty taking a photo later but son obliged…
It is the first time I have been in a 100% gluten-free bakery. I didn’t know beforehand and I don’t know what I was expecting, but I was surprised at how delicious the pastry was on the quiche, and the same for Gregg’s chicken pot pie (top left). The crispy potatoes were delicious too. Also, the desserts later. On the right is my Quiche Lorraine and below is our son's Quiche Florentine, all individual sizes. Not shown is a small takeaway canister with a veggie salad.
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Our desserts were a slice of opera cake for me, so delicious and chocolate-y. Son’s heart-shaped one was a New York cheesecake concoction and Gregg’s was a chocolate eclair, not shown. He and I took ours home which we enjoyed that evening.
It was a wonderful idea for your son and daughter-in-law to invite you there. It’s so lovely inside, and the delicious meals and cakes look amazing, too! You had beautiful weather as well.Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, dear Denise!
Have a great day! Hugs, Elke
Thank you Elke and you are very welcome. It was only our son who took us to lunch. He and our d-in-l often have different working hours but we are looking forward to seeing her soon. It was lovely, great company, delicious food and a wonderful weather :) You have a great day also. Hugs, Denise
DeleteThose desserts look scrummy. It's so good that there are eating establishments which cater to individual tastes and needs these days. I remember when my children were small, they had friends who couldn't eat gluten, their parents used to pack them up their own little box of party food to bring with them. These days there's so many more options.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jo, I couldn’t agree more :) I am thankful dietary restrictions are being better taken care of when people go out. We have come a long way and children don’t need to be left out :)
DeleteHello, Denise
ReplyDeleteIt is always fun to try out new restaurants. I like the name The Happy Tart, the food and desserts look yummy! I like the fun outdoor decorations. Take care, enjoy your day! Have a great new week ahead.
Hello Eileen, it is indeed :) Thank you and I wish you the same.
DeleteOh wow these cakes look amazing. Pie looks good too. I noticed Matcha on the menu. Matcha is really popular over here just now! Everywhere is selling them! :-D
ReplyDeleteThat’s interesting about Matcha. You know, I have never tried it? I should take care of that :)
DeleteI like it a lot. Though I take it differently from most people. I just have it with hot water instead of milk. It is very good for you as well. Let me know how you get on with it :-D
DeleteThanks Ananka :) I will let you know for sure :)
DeleteWhat a neat place. Your food looks delicious and those desserts oh my they made me hungry.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann, looking at these photos again, so am I :)
DeleteIt's got the word happy so I'd have to go in. The Happy Tart. That's an excellent name. I love GF stuff as well as G stuff. I make both and also non-dairy and the thing is, I find anyway, people don't care if it's missing these things. It's wonderful these days. More and more (I find), just want it to taste good and have a good texture. Love that!
ReplyDeleteKnow what you mean Ivy :) well said :)
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DeleteWhat good looking food. Your son finds some gems.
ReplyDeleteHe certainly does :)
DeleteFamily time and good food, what more can you ask?
ReplyDeleteAmalia
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What indeed :) xo
DeleteLooks good. I still haven't had gluten-free.
ReplyDeleteI am happy you don’t need to John :)
DeleteIndividual quiches? I have never seen that before, they look delicious!
ReplyDeleteHappy you think so :) they were delicious.
DeleteI can see you and Gregg making a return visit. The food looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteWe look forward to it Linda :)
DeleteWOW well I for sure see why son and dil love it. What a happy, place with delicious
ReplyDeletefood for all no matter your diet restrictions. Guess who is hungry and also loves the red wall and tin ceiling tiles
Hugs cecilia
Guess who is hungry too Cecilia :) and very happy you loved the red wall and tin ceiling tiles. Hugs, Denise
DeleteHonestly, if you hadn't mentioned it was a 100% gluten-free bakery, I never would have guessed from your description! Gluten-free pastry dough can be notoriously tricky to get right, so the fact that your Quiche Lorraine and Gregg's chicken pot pie were so incredibly delicious and flaky is a massive win. Those individual sizes are just perfect, too. Your opera cake is divine, and taking the chocolate eclair home for later was definitely the right move, there is nothing like ending the day with a gourmet dessert on the couch.
ReplyDeleteThank you Melody, I would imagine it was very tricky and I wish I could have asked the chef if they held classes :) I agree, they were a wonderful end-of-the day treat.
DeleteThe place looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteIt was, thank you Christine :)
DeleteIt sounds delicious and well worth a return visit.
ReplyDeleteThank you Janice, and we will :)
DeleteThe Happy Tart - what a cute name for a restaurant. All gluten free - from the looks of it you would never ever know that. The food looked fabulous. Glad you got out.
ReplyDeleteI thought the same Sandie. I would love to know how they decided on that name :) Thank you, it was lovely getting out.
DeleteIt all looks absolutely marvelous!! And it looks like a kind of artistic area as well. Their name tickles me. I would gain 100 pounds if this was near us.
ReplyDeleteIt was definitely a fun place to visit Ginny. You’re right, I would like to explore that area more. And as to your last sentence, you and me both :)
DeleteEverything looks wonderful, but most of all, it sounds like such a wonderful day, all together!
ReplyDeletePerfectly said Jeanie, thank you :)
DeleteAnd a good time was had by all.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, thank you David :)
DeleteIt looks and sounds a great place.
ReplyDeleteLovely photographs ... I think a return visit may be in order :)
All the best Jan
It was, thank you Jan :) I think so too. All the best, Denise
DeleteMe dio ganas de la comida. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteYo también mi amiga :) Gracias, te deseo un buen día y te mando un beso.
DeleteNot only was that a great place for food, there were neat little shops in the area.
ReplyDeleteI agree Red and it would have been fun to explore more. Thank you :)
DeleteThis looks like a great place and too bad we don’t live closer because we would certainly that chicken pot pie and a dessert😋
ReplyDeleteWouldn't that be lovely? Thank you Dorothy :)
DeleteWhat a fun place! I would go nuts in that bakery. Everything looks so delicious.
ReplyDeleteEasy to do in such a place. Thank you Karen :)
DeleteYour son is tall! It sounds like an enjoyable day with excellent food. Can't beat that!
ReplyDeleteHe is 6 ft. 4 in. Sandra and you are right, a super day all-round. I can’t beat that at all. Thank you :)
DeleteIt seems like you all had a wonderful time with delicious food. I know glufree food could be yummy since I had to bake and eat three German gluten free instant cheesecakes ( nobody wanted to buy it). I love your Quiche Lorraine and the Opera cake as well :-)
ReplyDeleteI think I must have tasted gluten free sometime, maybe wouldn’t have known. Oh no on your g-free cheesecakes but at least you got to enjoy them I guess. We can all be too set in our ways at times and are resistant to change. Thanks Claire :)
DeleteThe food looks amazing. Hard to believe it's all gluten free.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts exactly, thank you Sandra :)
DeleteIt all sounds and looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI was born in Falls Church 😀
Thank you so much Granny Sue, and how great is that? :)
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