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2/25/2015 Lilac Pâtisserie Opens Downtown | Santa Barbara SEASONS BLOG | Celebrating Local Life and Culture http://sbseasons.com/patisserie-opens-downtown/ 1/4 RECENT POSTS LILAC PÂTISSERIE OPENS DOWNTOWN Just some of the inviting cakes at Lilac Patisserie. Courtesy photo. Opening its doors just a few weeks ago, Lilac Patisserie in downtown Santa Barbara has made waves with its deliciously pretty glutenfree treats. Specializing in gorgeous cakes of all different flavors, owners Gillian and Alam Muralles wanted to create a bakery that was a "safe place" for glutenfree eaters while not losing the fun of enjoying cake. Muralles has celiac disease so she has dealt with dietary restrictions all of her life, and after graduating from culinary school in 2009, she wanted to combine her love of growing up baking with her mother with easily accessible and tasty glutenfree desserts that everyone can enjoy. POSTED ON FEB 24 BY SEASONS MAGAZINE READ TO DO EAT DRINK EXPLORE SB LOCAL LIFE SEARCH WEBSITE... HOME ADVERTISERS MEDIA KIT CONTACT US WHERE TO FIND US SUBSCRIBE

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LILAC PÂTISSERIE OPENS

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Just some of the inviting cakes at Lilac Patisserie. Courtesy photo.

Opening its doors just a few weeks ago, Lilac Patisserie in downtown Santa Barbara has made waves

with its deliciously pretty gluten­free treats. Specializing in gorgeous cakes of all different flavors, owners

Gillian and Alam Muralles wanted to create a bakery that was a "safe place" for gluten­free eaters while

not losing the fun of enjoying cake. Muralles has celiac disease so she has dealt with dietary restrictions

all of her life, and after graduating from culinary school in 2009, she wanted to combine her love of

growing up baking with her mother with easily accessible and tasty gluten­free desserts that everyone

can enjoy. 

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Lilac­Patisserie owners Gillian and Alam Muralles, courtesy photo.

No stranger to concerns about different taste and loss of flavor by going the gluten­free route, Muralles

says, "I challenge the skeptics to come in and give [our cakes] a shot…they won't be disappointed!"

Walking into the warm and welcoming bakery, I immediately noticed the sleek, clean walls and openness

of the high ceilings. The interior of the patisserie is painted a delicate purple that accentuates the

intimate atmosphere and the clear glass shelves lined with all sorts of colorful cakes draw in passerby on

State Street. The patisserie also offers an assortment of breads, muffins, scones, macaroons and trifles,

not to forget their brownie cheesecake, a definite fan favorite! During the holidays, orders for custom

holiday cookies, Yule logs, and delicious 4th of July blueberry pies flow in nonstop. Custom birthday

cakes are available too, and the decorators can take designs brought in by customers and recreate them

on intricate cakes for loved ones. 

Muralles's favorites include the berry patch cake, an orange­infused yellow butter cake filled with layers

of fresh berries and whipped cream, yet she claims that choosing a favorite is like picking between

children: she loves them all equally! Alam and Gillian are experienced bakers and watching her decorate

the gorgeous red velvet cake with elegant frosting poppies was quite the intriguing sight. Muralles

mentions how frequently she will find hand and nose prints on the glass plates surrounding the rightmost

cake decorating table from children accompanying their parents running errands, watching with delight.

Along with delectable treats, the patisserie also offers home­brewed coffee, fresh tea and fruity jams.

Muralles excitedly speaks of future plans to potentially add a breakfast and lunch menu, once the bakery

gets settled into its new space and can plan for expansion.

The bakery is open Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the employees always greet with a

smile. Judging by its incredible, custom­made cakes and mouth­watering baked goods, come see for

yourself how Lilac Patisserie has set the standard for tasty gluten­free desserts.

Lilac Patisserie 1017 State St., 805/845­7400, www.lilacpatisserie.com

—Carly Bates

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