CAVE is known in the industry as the "LV of desserts", and this is not just a metaphor. Founded in 1817, this Italian dessert shop has been highly acclaimed, with celebrities such as Verdi, Hemingway and Leslie Cheung having been guests, and in 2013 it officially became a member of the LVMH family, the world's largest luxury group. In 2018, the Changsha store opened, which is CAVE's fifth branch in China after Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, but the Changsha store is far less outstanding than the stores in first-tier cities.
The mango cake is CAVE's signature and is regarded as Leslie Cheung's favorite cake during his lifetime, with a simple structure, that is, a three-tiered chiffon cake wrapped in Shanti cream and fresh mango pieces. This prestigious cake has a mediocre performance in Changsha, the cake base is light and fluffy, and the amount of Shanti cream milk is medium, but the smoothness and delicacy are unsatisfactory, and the price of 78 yuan / piece 10% service charge is extremely unconvincing. Oatmeal cake is another main feature, the advantage is that it smooths out the roughness of the oat grains, and can not get stuck in the throat while keeping the grains, the overall taste is silky and smooth, and reveals a rich Baileys wine aroma, but the disadvantage is that the sugar is too high, and the sweetness is serious.
VAVA mille-feuille chili chocolate cake is a product developed by Changsha store to cater to spicy Hunan diners. It is made from 72% Valrhona chocolate mixed with paprika, which is then blended into a 25-layer mille-feuille crust for a unique flavor. In addition to the basic cakes, the Changsha store also has afternoon tea and Western food every day, but the overall standard is not outstanding, and there will be a certain risk of thunder.
CAVE has three locations in IFS, including takeaway spots on the B1, a lounge area on the 2nd floor, and a dining area on the 2nd floor. The dining area is luxuriously decorated, with gold ceilings, white crystal lamps, walnut walls, and light-colored leather sofas. White porcelain plates and sterling silver cutlery are also stylish. The service staff has been uniformly trained, wearing uniform suits, and the service is sincere and not humble or arrogant.
