Customers have repeatedly asked owner Robert Meyzen if and when he planned to market the restaurant's frozen delights, and the time has come. Under the direction of La Cremaillere pastry chef Wendy Laurent, the entire line of ice creams, including Vanille Maison, Choco Chocolat, Cafe au Lait, Creme Brulee, and Cherry Clafouti, is prepared in five-quart containers for other restaurants, country clubs, hotels, and at select markets in pint containers for individual use. I know, because I've tasted them all, and Creme Brulee is my favorite, but all the other flavors stand right next to it. It is now being served at White Oak Bistro in New Canaan and at the Elms in Ridgefield. They are also putting new emphasis on packaging, by using various sizes of reusable hat boxes topped with large handmade papier mache roses as well as a wide selection of baskets, including a novel collapsing one.
All materials are also earth friendly.
For a gourmet hiker, there's a backpack picnic basket available in several sizes and insulated for hot or cold items. Handsome April Cornell table mats and napkins are prominently displayed in the store. The shipping cutoff for Christmas beyond Zone 3 outside New England is Dec. 14. Select your hostess and Christmas gifts at Emily's, and the Parkers and their efficient staff will take care of the rest. The actual address is 424R Main Street, and the free-standing building is located directly behind The Gap.