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Italian chocolatier and ice cream maker Venchi opens a new store in Paris

Producer of high-end chocolate and gelato for over 145 years, Venchi now announces the opening of a new boutique in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. Perfect for the arrival of sunny days! Calling all lovers of artisanal chocolates and high-end gelato! Venchi is opening a brand new boutique in the heart of the legendary Rue des Abbesses in Paris. This new 55 m² choco-gelateria invites you on a journey of the senses to Italy. Since 1878, Venchi has been offering you moments of intense pleasure every day in the purest Italian style, with quality ingredients to make you experience a true moment of indulgence. Their values ​​inspire them in all their creations and guide them on a daily basis to make the best choices! Venchi, an Italian Success Story See this publication on Instagram A publication shared by Venchi 1878 (@venchi1878) Founded in 1878 by Silviano Venchi, a chocolate enthusiast from Turin, the Venchi house quickly rose to the rank of essential institutions in Italy. And …

Top of the best addresses for matcha fans

For lovers of this delicate and refined drink, we invite you to explore different addresses where matcha is king! Whether it’s to enjoy a creamy drink, savor exquisite pastries… These places are havens of delight for all matcha lovers. Café Kitsuné Café Kitsuné pays homage to the simple pleasure of enjoying quality coffee, in cosmopolitan and welcoming places. Faithful to its origins, Café Kitsuné offers French-Japanese specialties on the menu such as the famous White Matcha Latte, Chai Latte and Iced Yuzu. On the pastry side, the classic pistachio financier, the traditional chocolate cookie or even the fox-shaped shortbread are the emblematic signatures of Café Kitsuné. And that… since its beginnings! Café Kitsuné Palais Royal – 51 Gal de Montpensier · 01 40 15 62 31 Shodai Matcha In addition to their matcha-based delights, Shodai Matcha offers an exquisite palette of savory dishes, such as poke bowls and pork buns, which will will transport to…

The 7 best addresses for a business breakfast

Less long than the traditional lunch, the business breakfast regains its nobility, proving to be just as trendy and friendly as its 'big brother'... A short summary of the best addresses so that your business breakfasts take place in the best conditions, without losing deliciousness. Le Café de la Paix Located opposite the Opéra Garnier, the Café de la Paix offers a sumptuous and historic setting for a business breakfast. Ornate ceilings, majestic chandeliers and attentive service add a touch of grandeur to every gathering. Their continental breakfast is exquisite, with fresh pastries, seasonal fruits and quality hot drinks. Café de la Paix, 5 Place de l'Opéra, 75009 Paris Le Meurice Alain Ducasse This famous Parisian palace houses a restaurant run by the renowned chef Alain Ducasse. Le Meurice offers a gourmet breakfast where each dish is a masterpiece in itself. The cozy and elegant atmosphere is conducive to confidential discussions, while the impeccable service guarantees an unforgettable experience. Le Meurice Alain Ducasse, 228 Rue …

Maison Ladurée launches its Dessert Bar

La Maison Ladurée on the Champs-Elysées is reinventing itself to offer an unforgettable experience with its Dessert Bar! Paris Select shares with you everything you need to know about this gourmet address. A U-shaped bar, bathed in marble and brass canework, awaits its 15 guests. In this friendly and warm space, the master pastry chefs of Maison Ladurée indulge in a true spectacle of virtuosity. Thus, it demonstrates before the amazed eyes of customers the excellence of their know-how! “The dessert bar experience embodies the desire to create a connection between pastry chefs and customers. The creations are made before their eyes. A moment of sharing in an exceptional place,” says Julien Alvarez, Executive Pastry Chef of Maison Ladurée. This elegant space fits harmoniously into the heart of the new Ladurée Champs Elysées, which after several months of work, is reinventing itself with a diversity of gourmet spaces. A restaurant with 180 seats, a winter garden, a music room, a café area, a dessert bar, etc.

The deliciously greedy snobbery of Parisians

In Paris, the art of enjoying a good pastry reaches new heights. It captures the very essence of foodie snobbery. Paris Select reveals Parisian women's favorite pastries to try without further delay! Imagine yourself melting into the world of luxury pastries. Where each bite transports you into a world of unexpected sweet delights. Visionary chefs, true pastry alchemists, such as Cédric Grolet or Yann Couvreur transform simple ingredients into taste gems. These creations, of unparalleled elegance, are the quintessence of Parisian culinary style. Who would have thought that a chocolate biscuit could be branded by luxury brands? And what can we say about the life-size croissants that sit like masterpieces on the trays of the posh pastries! These imposing croissants, signed Philippe Conticini, are the latest obsession of Parisians! Or, let yourself be tempted by the brand new boxes of 6,12, 18 or XNUMX Eugénie from Ladurée, and succumb to an unexpected marriage between the crunchy shortbread biscuit, the melting caramel heart and...

Easter: the most beautiful chocolate creations from Parisian luxury hotels

Discover the exquisite art of chocolate making through the exceptional creations designed for Easter by the most prestigious luxury hotels in Paris. The chocolate work of Matthieu Carlin and Éric Charles-Donatien at the Hôtel de Crillon To properly celebrate the Easter holidays, Matthieu Carlin, Pastry Chef at the Hôtel de Crillon, is teaming up with feather artist Éric Charles-Donatien. Together, they imagine a real chocolate work! This egg-shaped sculpture reveals a delicate assembly of chocolate bars with two fillings. 43% milk chocolate filled with crispy praline and 66% dark chocolate and its gianduja heart which take shape on a chocolate base. Thus, the egg reveals in its heart a symbol of the Hôtel de Crillon. The iconic DS, the Palace's vintage courtesy vehicle, in miniature version. Thus, the case designed by the artist protects the chocolate creation and reveals all its splendor by lifting, like a bell. Available to order on the e-shop from March 1, 2024. Direct store purchase, pickup and delivery: between March 22, XNUMX.

Easter: the best chocolatiers meet at Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet

Attention all chocolate lovers. Easter is just around the corner, and Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet promises to delight you! Who said chocolate eggs were just for kids? The best pastry chefs and chocolatiers have also thought of gourmets. So, until April 2, 2024, immerse yourself in the world of exceptional creations from the flagship brands of the Le Gourmet space, as well as in the exclusives created by highly talented artisan chocolatiers and pastry chefs! The Multifaceted Egg – Alain Ducasse Chocolate Under the expert eye of designers and the skillful hands of artisan chocolatiers, the Easter egg is transformed into a work of art, sculpted with a multitude of hexagons like the facets of a precious stone, and decorated with our embossed signature. An exceptional creation, garnished with a generous layer of almond-hazelnut praline with an inimitable texture. Between a milk side and a dark side, making a choice is no longer a renunciation... But an invitation to savor the experience of both delights. Multifaceted Egg – €42 The chocolate Easter egg decorated with…