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The Victoria & Albert Museum in London, England welcomes Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer where he will showcase sugar techniques, with a sugar sculpture on display as a part of the “Power of Making” exhibition in the museum. Two artists create similar pieces in different mediums, Chef Jacquy is paired with a glass blower. The exhibition showcases works made using a diverse range of skills and explores how materials can be used in imaginative and spectacular ways. Read more about Power of Making on their website.

August 19, 2011
Jacquy Pfeiffer - 2011 Pastry Chef Hall of Fame Honoree

Did you see this month's issue of Dessert Professional Magazine? Congrats to Chef Jacquy on his induction into the Pastry Hall of Fame, and to all the Top Ten Pastry Chefs of 2011!

August 15, 2011
Sugar Arts Shine in Charlotte

Chef Mark Seaman Earns Top Honors at the 36th Annual ICES Convention
Chicago, Illinois (August 15, 2011)—In conjunction with the 36th annual International Cake Exploration Societe's (ICES) Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, twenty talented cake decorators presented themselves for an exam that would challenge their skills and ultimately lead some to be named Certified Sugar Artists. Read More...

July 29, 2011
AMERICAN BAKING PIONEERS COMPLETE TRAINING

Chicago, Illinois (July 29, 2011) – Aspiring bakers forge ahead, applying their skills to an increasingly diverse baking landscape in the U.S. and internationally. Twelve students from across the United States and Panama enrolled in L'Art de la Boulangerie, the Artisanal Bread Baking Course at The French Pastry School of Kennedy-King College on May 31st. Read More...

 

July 15, 2011
Team to Represent USA in 2012 World Pastry Competition

Chicago, Illinois (July 15, 2011) – After competing in the Phoenix, Arizona heat, Team Wressell took home the first prize at the 2011 Amoretti National Pastry Team Championship on Saturday, July 9th. Read More...

June 21 - September 20, 2011
Kings of Pastry on PBS

The documentary film directed by D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus, following Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer’s pursuit of the prestigious M.O.F. title, will be screened on PBS as a part of their POV series: documentaries with a point of view. To find out what time the film will air, see this link, and click on "check local listings."

 

June 25, 2011
Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer, Barbara Fairchild, and Culinary Historians of Chicago

Former editor of Bon Appétit recently visited to speak before the Culinary Historians of Chicago on June 25. Following her talk about the 30+ years she spent at the publication, Ms. Fairchild headed to Quartino's restaurant, where Chef John Coletta put on a spread of his signature Italian dishes. Shown clockwise, from left: Javalin and Chef Kevin Hickey, Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago; Patty Erd, Spice House, Chicago; David Strauss, PhD. author, Julia Child and Simca Beck: A Franco-American Culinary Alliance, and Dhera Strauss; Scott Warner, Culinary Historians of Chicago; Carlyn Berghoff, Berghoff Catering and Restaurant Group; Barbara Fairchild, author, Bon Appétit Desserts; Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer, French Pastry School, Chicago, and Rachel Pfeiffer.

2011 Top Ten Pastry Chefs in America Awards

Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer is honored as the 2011 Pastry Hall of Fame inductee by Dessert Professional magazine. Watch his speech and coverage of the event on June 6, 2011.

June 20, 2011
Viewers Still Drool for Frosting Fantasies
by Alessandra Stanley of The New York Times

"…Jacquy Pfeiffer, a founder of the French Pastry School in Chicago returns to France to compete in the Meilleurs Ouvriers de France contest, which, like the Olympics, takes place every four years. ... The documentary captures the perfectionism and artistry that go into a seemingly simple pyramid of cream puffs as well as the heartbreak behind each cookie that crumbles." Read the full article…

June 20, 2011
Graduates Celebrate the Conclusion of L'Art de la Pâtisserie Program

Chicago, Illinois (June 20, 2011) – On Saturday, June 18, 2011, faculty and staff of The French Pastry School of Kennedy-King College, school sponsors, industry chefs, friends, and family, congratulated the graduates of L'Art de la Pâtisserie – The Professional Pastry and Baking Program. Read More...

June 21, 2011
Kings of Pastry on PBS

The documentary film directed by D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus, following Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer’s pursuit of the prestigious M.O.F. title, will be screened on PBS as a part of their POV series: documentaries with a point of view. To find out what time the film will air, see this link, and click on "check local listings."

June 13, 2011
Leading Pastry Chefs of America Are Recognized

Chicago, Illinois (June 13, 2011) – On Monday, June 6, 2011, Dessert Professional Magazine held their 18th annual awards ceremony honoring the Top Ten Pastry Chefs in America in New York City, with KitchenAid as a sponsor to the event. Read More...

June 6, 2011
Great Chefs Are Honored; Pierre Zimmermann Makes History

Chicago, Illinois (June 3, 2011) – The great city of Montréal, Québec welcomed members of the North American chapters of the Académie Culinaire de France (French Culinary Academy) and Maîtres Cuisiniers de France (Master Chefs of France) during their annual conference on May 29-31, 2011. Read More...

May 24, 2011
French Pastry School Graduates, Chefs, and Students Celebrate the Stars!

Chicago Pastry Chefs Meg Galus, Patrick Fahy, and Jimmy MacMillan were honored as 2011's Rising Stars of Chicago by StarChefs.com, the online magazine for culinary insiders, on May 23, 2011 at the Fairmont Hotel in Millennium Park. Read More...

May 19, 2011
Two Future Students of The French Pastry School Receive Les Dames D’Escoffier Scholarships!

Alice Park, who is enrolled in the inaugural session of the eight-week course, L’Art de la Boulangerie, beginning May 31st, is one of the 2011 recipients of a scholarship from Les Dames d’Escoffier. A career changer, formerly a paralegal, Alice is relocating to Chicago from California. Also awarded a scholarhip for the upcoming July session of the 24-week program, L’Art de la Pâtisserie, is Erin Winston. Erin is making the move from the front of the house to the pastry kitchen where she looks forward to exploring her passion. Congratulations, Alice and Erin! To read more about these students’ stories, see this link.

Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) is a worldwide society of women dedicated to creating a culture in the community that fosters excellence and promotes the achievement of women in culinary professions through educational and charitable activities. The Chicago Chapter is a non-profit organization which was founded and incorporated in 1983 for the “promotion of women in the culinary arts and the furtherance of the appreciation and knowledge of food and wine by sponsoring educational and charitable activities.” Read more about LDEI here.

 

May 9, 2011
Graduates Have Their Cake, Make It, and Eat It Too

Chicago, Illinois (May 9, 2011) – A grand ceremony at the Union League Club of Chicago on Thursday, April 21, 2011 honored the graduates of L’Art du Gâteau – The Professional Cake Decorating and Baking Program of The French Pastry School of Kennedy-King College. Attendees included faculty, staff, school sponsors, industry chefs, friends, family, and newly capped alumni celebrating the conclusion of their 16- week program. Students completed their term of intensive learning, and they are now ready to begin their new careers in the art of cake. Read more…

May 2, 2011
NEW TECHNOLOGY ASSISTS IN ARTISANAL BAKING

Chicago, Illinois (May 2, 2011) – Professionals in the industry from Chicago and beyond arrived at The French Pastry School of Kennedy-King College on April 19th to see Chef Instructors Pierre Zimmermann, World Baking Champion, and Jonathan Dendauw, Compagnon Boulanger du Devoir, demonstrate bread and Viennoiserie recipes using the excellent non-stick food-grade silicone baking products of Demarle, Inc., distributed by European Imports, Ltd. Read more…

April 26, 2011
Citypages Turns Out Its "Best of the Twin Cities" Issue

Citypages Turns Out Its 'Best of the Twin Cities' Issue: MyFoxTWINCITIES.com

John Kraus is a classically-trained, steeped-in-the-French-tradition baker who has created a warm neighborhood hotspot. Yes, the breads and pastries and ...

April 19, 2011
Top Chicago Chefs Answer Takashi’s Call

“…Sebastien Canonne of The French Pastry School quietly prepared a lychee baba with mango-passion fruit ice cream — a plated still life.” Read more about the successful dinner at Takashi benefiting Japan disaster relief in this Chicago Tribune article.

April 20, 2011
Rising Stars of Chicago

On Monday, May 23, 2011, StarChefs.com will honor this year's culinary Rising Stars. The honorees include graduates of The French Pastry School of Kennedy-King College, Pastry Chef Patrick Fahy of Blackbird and Executive Pastry Chef Meg Galus of the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower and the Café des Architectes. These celebrated pastry chefs along with many other rising stars of Chicago will feature their specialties at a Gala Tasting. Read more…

April 18, 2011
Benefit Dinner for Japan at Takashi Restaurant a Great Success

Takashi restaurant organized a grand dinner benefitting Japan disaster relief with the help of many of Chicago’s most talented chefs. Participating chefs included Jimmy Bannos Sr. of Heaven on Seven, Jimmy Bannos Jr. of Purple Pig, George Bumbaris of Prairie Grass and Prairie Fire, Sébastien Canonne, M.O.F. of The French Pastry School, John Hogan of Keefer's, Paul Kahan of Blackbird, Bill Kim of Urban Belly and Belly Shack, Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia, Mindy Segal of Hot Chocolate, Sarah Stegner of Prairie Grass and Prairie Fire, Paul Virant of Vie and Perennial, Dean Zanella of Rhapsody, and Takashi Yagihashi of Takashi. One hundred percent of the proceeds are being donated to relief efforts in Japan.

April 12, 2011
Chef Jacquy Talks about Expendable Edibles

Read Chef Jacquy’s interview with Nancy Gershman about pastry tips, tricks, how to save, along with some great recipe ideas.

April 12, 2011
A Classic Teaching Model Applied to a Modern Education

French Government Recognizes Pierre Zimmermann
Pierre Zimmermann, one of the instructors in L’Art de la Boulangerie, recently added another accolade under his toque: the Médaille d’Argent de l’Enseignement Technique (Silver Medal for Technical Teaching), an honor bestowed by the French Ministry of Education. Chef Zimmermann is particularly proud of this achievement, one that recognizes his efforts as an instructor and a mentor. “My role as a teacher has always been very important to me,” said Zimmermann. “This distinction is a great honor, and I look forward to continuing to pass on this wonderful tradition to future bakers, especially in my new position at The French Pastry School.” Read more…

April 7, 2011
What Can You Achieve in Eight Weeks?

How do you master a craft like artisan bread baking? Chef Instructors of The French Pastry School of Kennedy-King College’s new L’Art de la Boulangerie, the Artisanal Bread Baking Course, will tell you that it takes a lot of practice, passion, and appreciation for the tradition. The ideal place to begin is learning from the best teachers, like Master Bakers and World Champions. Students in this eight-week inaugural course, beginning May 31, 2011, will receive more than just a solid foundation in bread making: They will gain an appreciation for one of the oldest artisanal traditions, and a skill set that will set them apart in the baking industry. Read more…

April 1, 2011
Taste for Zafèn: A Chocolate, Wine, and Cheese Benefit

Entrepreneurs and members of the community came together on Friday, April 1, 2011 at DePaul University to support Zafèn, an organization which supports sustainable economic development projects in Haiti. The “Taste for Zafèn: A Chocolate, Wine, and Cheese Benefit” included the participation and support of businesses and organizations around Chicago, including The French Pastry School. Read more about the organization and its initiatives at www.zafen.org.

February 23, 2011

Foodservice Educators Network International's 13th Annual FENI Summit in the Windy City of Cuisine

Chicago, Illinois (February 23, 2011) – Chef educators of the culinary and pastry arts traveled from around the country to meet in Chicago this past weekend, participating in the 13th Annual Foodservice Educators Network International (FENI) Summit. Teachers of all things sweet and savory took part in master classes at several venues including The French Pastry School of Kennedy-King College at City Colleges of Chicago. Produced by Chef Educator Today Magazine and Talcott Publishing, the event drew hundreds of attendees with nearly 200 present for master demonstrations at The French Pastry School.
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February 11, 2011

The French Pastry School’s Scholarship Foundation Gala Exceeds Goals and Expectations!

Chicago, Illinois (February 11, 2011) - The magnificent halls of The Merchandise Mart were hardly recognizable on February 5, 2011 when it was transformed into an elegant carnival filled to the brim with savory treats, sweet morsels and unique entertainment. The 6th annual For the Love of Chocolate Gala welcomed over 900 guests and raised over $70,000 in scholarships to benefit the students of The French Pastry School of Kennedy-King College at the City Colleges of Chicago.
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February 7, 2011

The American Culinary Federation’s Windy City Chefs Gala

At the American Culinary Federation’s Windy City Chapter’s Gala on February 7, 2011, Pedro Gomez, Executive Pastry Chef at Calihan Catering (left), with Franco Pacini and Anne Kauffmann of The French Pastry School, and Head Chef Liz Tokarczyk from Limelight Catering.


Franco Pacini, Director of The French Pastry School and President of For the Love of Chocolate Foundation, receives a scholarship from the American Culinary Federation Windy City Chefs President, Linda Rosner, their contribution to For the Love of Chocolate Scholarship Foundation benefitting future students of The French Pastry School.

January 31, 2011
Alumnus Patrick Fahy Wins Jean Banchet Award

Graduate of L’Art de la Pâtisserie at The French Pastry School, Patrick Fahy won the award for Best Pastry Chef. Fahy is currently the Pastry Chef at Blackbird in Chicago. Read more here.

January 31, 2011
For the Love of Chocolate Foundation Recognizes Sara Lee Corporation for its invaluable sponsorship

Thanks to the partnership of Sara Lee Corporation, a global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, brand-name products for consumers throughout the world, For the Love of Chocolate Foundation has been able to bestow scholarships to students of The French Pastry School at City Colleges of Chicago. We are thrilled to have Sara Lee Corporation partnering with us once again in 2011 and look forward to more students of the pastry arts benefiting from their generosity. In 2009, Kimberly Stackhouse received a scholarship to attend L'Art de la Pâtisserie, the Professional Pastry and Baking Program. Read more about Kimberly's story click here.

January 27, 2011
FROM CHICAGO TO L.A., ENTERTAINERS JOIN FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE

Chicago, Illinois (January 27, 2011) – Many know that For the Love of Chocolate, the foundation which provides scholarships to full-time students at The French Pastry School at City Colleges of Chicago, partners with some of the nation’s best chefs for their annual gala. What may not be as generally known is the caliber of entertainers brought in as well. Nationally recognized musicians such as Anacron and Erin McDougald join the event; members of Chicago-based theater, Redmoon put on a show; and TV celebrities sport chocolate fashions at this year’s gala on February 5th at the Merchandise Mart.
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January 21, 2011
AWARD-WINNING CHEFS JOIN FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE

Chicago, Illinois (January 21, 2011) – Have you ever wished you could sample the cuisine of multiple award-winning chefs in one evening? Chefs like Rick Bayless, Graham Elliott, Sherry Yard, Jean Joho, Paul Kahan, Meg Galus, Jason MacLeod, and Sarah Levy? Not only that, what if you could enjoy these chefs' savory cuisine and sweet concoctions in a chocolate wonderland with scintillating musical entertainment, sugary spectacles, plus get Bon Appétit Desserts: The Cookbook for All Things Sweet and Wonderful signed by Barbara Fairchild herself?
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January 19, 2010
FRENCH PASTRY SCHOOL MAKES HISTORY AT GRADUATION CEREMONY

Chicago, Illinois (January 19, 2010) – The graduation celebration on Friday, December 17, 2010 honored not one, but two full-time programs’ graduates of The French Pastry School of Kennedy-King College at City Colleges of Chicago. More than 400 attendees including friends, family, faculty, staff and newly minted alumni celebrated the conclusion of the programs at the Union League Club of Chicago. Seventy-two students in L’Art de la Pâtisserie – The Professional Pastry and Baking Program, and 36 in L’Art du Gâteau – The Professional Cake Decorating and Baking Program completed their six- and four-month terms, respectively. This graduation also applauded the inaugural class of L’Art du Gâteau.
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December 3, 2010
Red tape tangles chefs wanting to improve school lunch

(Photo: Nancy Stone, Chicago Tribune / November 30, 2010)
When top Chicago chefs visited a Northwest Side lunchroom this fall and found bags of Tostitos with ground meat as the main course, their first instinct was to roll up their sleeves and start cooking.
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October 7, 2010
Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer Receives the Golden Pretzel

Chicago, Illinois (October 7, 2010) – The Institute of Arts and Popular Traditions of Alsace honored Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer of The French Pastry School at City Colleges of Chicago in Strasbourg on October 2, 2010 with the Bretzel d'Or, or "Golden Pretzel" award.
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September 30, 2010
Chef Jacquy on ABC’s Good Morning America!

On September 30, 2010, Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer appeared on Good Morning America along with filmmakers Chris Hegedus and DA Pennebaker, to talk about the new documentary film, Kings of Pastry with George Stephanopoulos. Chef Jacquy also demonstrated a sugar showpiece and a fall recipe: Cider Slow-Cooked Fall Apples.
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October 1, 2010
Chicago Screening of Kings of Pastry

The premiere of the Pennebaker and Hegedus documentary, Kings of Pastry, featuring Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer premieres in Chicago at the Gene Siskel Theater at 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Find more information, see www.kingsofpastry.com.
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September 3, 2010
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SUCCEED AS A PASTRY CHEF?

Chicago, Illinois (September 3, 2010) - The newest addition to The French Pastry School at City Colleges of Chicago, Chef Melissa Chanselle-Hary, brings varied experiences to her position as Kitchen Assistance Coordinator. Chanselle-Hary pursued studies in theatre arts at the Virginia Commonwealth University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude, majoring in Theatre Performance. After working as a professional actress and teacher, with roles that included acting in training simulations for United States government agencies, directing an acting school in London, Chanselle-Hary changed professions and pursued her passion for pastry.
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August 20, 2010
FRENCH PASTRY SCHOOL BRINGS CAKE DECORATING EDUCATION TO INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE

Chicago, Illinois (August 20, 2010) – Sculpted cakes, sparkling sugar flowers, figurines made out of gum paste, buttercream, towering rolled fondant covered cakes… These were a few of the eye-catching edible creations featured at the International Cake Exploration Societé (ICES) Annual Convention. ICES held its 35th annual convention August 12-15 in San Diego, California where sugar artists, vendors, cake decorators, and cake enthusiasts from around the world met to learn about the art of cake design.
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August 11, 2010
WORLD BAKING CHAMPION MAKES THE MOVE FROM ALSACE, FRANCE TO CHICAGO

Chicago, Illinois (August 11, 2010) – The City of Chicago has acquired a new resident: one of the best bakers in the world. Master Pastry Chef and World Baking Champion, Pierre Zimmermann has arrived in the Windy City, leaving behind his small village, Schnersheim in Alsace, and the bakery which had been operated by the Zimmermann family for four generations.
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August 6, 2010
CHEF DELLA GOSSETT TEACHES INVENTIVE RECIPES TO THE CULINARY INDUSTRY

Chicago, Illinois (August 6, 2010) – Acclaimed pastry chef, Della Gossett, taught members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) how to turn classic recipes into innovative desserts at the annual national convention in Anaheim, California on August 3, 2010.
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July 22, 2010
Scott Green Begins at The French Pastry School

Chicago, Illinois (July 22, 2010) – The newest Chef Instructor at The French Pastry School at City Colleges of Chicago, Scott Green, brings experience and the perspective of a gifted artist to his role. Green pursued studies in fine art at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where his first concentration was oil painting, a talent that earned him a scholarship.
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July 20, 2010
The French Pastry School Welcomes Mayor Daley for Ribbon Cutting & Tribute to Great Chicago Chefs

Chicago, Illinois (July 20, 2010) – Construction of The French Pastry School’s new teaching kitchen and research facilities in the City Colleges of Chicago District Headquarters building is complete, and Mayor Richard M. Daley presided over the inauguration on Monday, July 12, 2010.
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July 14, 2010
En-Ming Hsu Named Pastry Chef of the Year at World Pastry Forum

Chicago, Illinois (July 14, 2010) – Chef En-Ming Hsu, World Pastry Champion and Chef Instructor at The French Pastry School at City Colleges of Chicago, was recognized at the World Pastry Forum in Phoenix, Arizona: She was named the 2010 Pastry Chef of the Year by the World Pastry Team Championship.
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July 8, 2010
Coming to a theatre near you: Kings of Pastry

Kings of Pastry, the latest documentary film directed by D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus (The War Room, Don't Look Back) is coming soon to a theatre near you! Released in 2009, Kings of Pastry, starring Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer of The French Pastry School, has screened in several cities across Europe including Munich, Berlin, Bologna, Dumfries, as well as in England, the Netherlands, and Australia
Click here to read more and to view the trailer.

June 30, 2010
WHITE HOUSE PASTRY CHEF ADDRESSES GRADUATES OF THE FRENCH PASTRY SCHOOL

Chicago, Illinois (June 30, 2010) – Graduates, faculty and staff of The French Pastry School were honored to have guest speakers, White House Executive Pastry Chef Bill Yosses, and Joe Trummer, a Food Scientist with the Sara Lee Corporation, address attendees on June 18th at the graduation ceremony of L’Art de la Pâtisserie, The Professional Pastry and Baking 24-week program at The French Pastry School. The newest group of alumni celebrated with their chef instructors, friends, and family at The Union League Club of Chicago. The ceremony was followed by a grand buffet at the school prepared by the graduates. Click here for full press release with photos.

June 25, 2010
Chef Instructor of The French Pastry School, Della Gossett Goes to Washington

Della Gossett and other Chicago chefs are joining First Lady Michelle Obama in support of her Chefs Move to Schools program with a kick-off event and breakfast tomorrow at the White House. Click here for full press release with photos.

 

June 23, 2010
The French Pastry School Showcases Education at Sweets & Snacks Show

The French Pastry School participated in the Sweets & Snacks Expo, thanks to the National Confectioners Association, where the Chef Founders, Jacquy Pfeiffer and Sébastien Canonne, M.O.F., and Instructors Joshua Johnson and Kristen Ryan demonstrated some classic French confectionery recipes for all attendees.
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June 22, 2010
Chicago Summer Business Institute at The French Pastry School

The French Pastry School at City Colleges of Chicago is eager to formulate relationships with different groups and members of the community who share a similar philosophy and goal – namely, to provide education and incentives for young people to become successful professionals.
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June 18, 2010
CHEF NICHOLAS LODGE ONE OF THE “TOP TEN” IN THE NATION

Chef Instructor Nicholas Lodge of The French Pastry School Receives Award from Dessert Professional. Click here for full press release with photos.

 

June 16, 2010
Dinner with L'Academie Culinaire de France at Le Bec Fin

The French Pastry School joined in honoring President Jean-Jacques Dietrich at Le Bec Fin in Philadelphia providing desserts for the grand occasion. Read more about The French Pastry School's experience at Le Bec Fin with members of the Academie Culinaire de France.

June 14, 2010
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS CELEBRATE A “SWEET” VICTORY

The French Pastry School Provides Dessert Buffet for the Blackhawks’ Private Dinner. Click here for full press release with photos.

June 14, 2010
Alum Sarah Levy's Business Featured in USA Today

Graduate of The French Pastry School and owner of Sarah's Pastries and Candies in Chicago, was featured in USA Today last Friday as one of ten great places - in the nation - to savor. See the article here.

June 11, 2010
A Celebration at the French Pastry School Reveals Innovative Kitchen Technology

The French Pastry School Showcases Sponsors, Bravo & Revol. Click here for full press release with photo gallery.

June 10, 2010
Chicago Blackhawks honored with a lifesize chocolate Stanley Cup

The French Pastry School Congratulates the 2010 Stanley Cup Winners. Click here for full press release with photo.

June 10, 2010
Pastry Graduates Celebrated for their Achievements

The French Pastry School showcased their many alumni on Monday, May 24th at a celebration held in their honor at the school. Click here for full press release with photo gallery.

May 5, 2010
Chef Instructor Nicholas Lodge and Alumna Rieko Wada Receive Honors

Chef Lodge has been named one of the Top Ten Cake Artists as well as one of the Top Ten Pastry Chefs of 2010 by Dessert Professional Magazine, making this the first time a chef has received both of these honors in the same year. Chef Rieko Wada, owner of the successful shop Sweet Endeavors in Schaumburg showcased her signature chocolates for this year’s GRAMMY® and Academy Awards®.
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April 16, 2010
TimeOut Chicago Names 2010 EatOut Awards

Winners include French Pastry School alumni and faculty. Congratulations to Bob and Gina Hartwig of Bakin' & Eggs, named Best New Bakery, and to Patrick Fahy, named Best New Pastry Chef at Blackbird / Avec Restaurants. Bob Hartwig has been a faculty member of The French Pastry School since 2005, and Gina Hartwig and Patrick Fahy are both graduates of L'Art de la Pâtisserie at The French Pastry School. Read more...