Chocolate torte, panna cotta and profiterole
"Deserts at le coucou"
ChefFrançois Payard
New York
About François Payard
François Payard is a popular cookbook author and chef/owner of Francois Payard Bakery. He cultivated his passion for the art of pastry as a child in his grandfather’s acclaimed shop on the Riviera, Au Nid des Friandises. He grew up surrounded by the delicious classic French pastry in the tradition carried on by his parents and grandparents for over fifty years.
My Venues
Accolades
- Pastry Chef of the YearBon Appétit
- Ordre du Mérite Agricole, Medal of HonorFrench Government
- Award of ExcellenceDom Pérignon
- AuthorBite Size: Elegant Recipes for Entertaining; Simply Sensational Desserts; Chocolate Epiphany: Exceptional Cookies, Cakes, and Confections for Everyone
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in NYC
Where I Go Out
6 Hour Slow Cooked Prime Rib
"6 Hour Slow Cooked Prime Rib by Geoffrey Zakarian thelambsclub"
Chef Philippe’s warm chicken salad
"Benoit has a great Sunday brunch. Chef Philippe really knows what he's doing. But it's the warm chicken salad I always get, which is found on the lunch menu."
Curry lobster roll
"Miss Lily's has a great atmosphere to hang out with the guys after work. They have great Jamaican food that is really comforting at the end of a long day. Make sure to get the curry lobster on a roasted potato bun with organic greens."
Seasonal fruit dessert
"The desserts here are always great. Locanda Verde does a wonderful job of showcasing seasonal ingredients and fruits. They are simple yet very tasting, and the execution is great."
Aged bone-in rib eye
"I really like the meat they use. It is aged but not aged too much, with just the right amount so that it cuts like butter and has the perfect flavor and charcoal sear on the steak."