Cake Opera Co.

There's been a resurgence lately (or at least I'm beginning to notice this trend) in creating truly breathtaking cakes—with shows like Cake Boss and the Ace of Cakes and Food Network design challenges where you have to make a cake that spits fire. I think that it used to be if you made a sugar flower or used a basket weave technique you were considered a cake genius. But now, oh boy. Now these cakes are literally works of art, created by degreed artists who've studied in Paris and Milan and New York and go through the same sort of apprenticeship that a fashion designer would. I'd like to introduce you to the Cake Opera Co which consists of Alexandria Pellegrino (the artist) and Jessica Smith (the pastry chef). The two lovely ladies (see them below) met in Le Cordon Bleu in Ottowa and started the Cake Opera Co in Toronto in 2007. I love that they are not only committed to making beautiful cakes but are as equally committed to making them taste good. As Jessica's bio says "nothing is more tragic than a cake that looks breathtaking but tastes uninspired." Agreed. Knowing that these cakes taste as good as they look makes me want to hop a plane.


I love the sketches and the shop itself looks stunning. Anyone near this place? Get over there!