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Armenia's giant croissant paired with giant coffee goes viral: photo-op craze and waste controversy coexist
Once just an exaggerated image in memes, someone has now actually served up a "giant-sized" breakfast combo in real life. A bakery and brunch spot in Armenia called Bakery Yerevan has launched a bucket-sized giant cappuccino and a croissant bigger than a turkey, quickly going viral on Instagram. This XXL croissant comes from renowned French chef Philippe Conticini, available at two London locations for €25 each; at Bakery Yerevan, the giant combo of croissant plus coffee is priced at $158, roughly 1,100 RMB. Although the price is not low, many people still go to check it out. The giant portion delivers maximum visual impact, but it has also sparked online discussion about waste from being unable to finish it all. [more…]