Eclairs are French pastries that became popular around the 19th century. Back then, they were traditionally filled with either chocolate or coffee custard, and then sprinkled with fondant sugar.

Monique said they hadn’t initially considered Oakland for their bakery, but she fell in love ... Filipino flavors she grew up with, like an eclair flavored with the tropical plant moringa.

The pastry side of the operation is called ID-Eclair and specializes in classic French pastries, along with riffs on eclairs, which the chef considers his favorite pastry for its portability and ...