Chef
François Payard

New York City

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.

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My Venues

Accolades

Pastry Chef of the Year
Bon Appétit
Ordre du Mérite Agricole, Medal of Honor
French Government

Award of Excellence
Dom Pérignon
Author
Bite Size: Elegant Recipes for Entertaining; Simply Sensational Desserts; Chocolate Epiphany: Exceptional Cookies, Cakes, and Confections for Everyone
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One of the Best Things to Eat in NYC

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Where I Go Out

6 Hour Slow Cooked Prime Rib

The Lambs Club

$$$

American, Cocktail

Midtown

1 Recommendation

Chocolate torte, panna cotta and profiterole

Le Coucou

$$$

French, Full Bar

Lower Manhattan

1 Recommendation

Tortellini panna

Osteria Morini

$$$

Italian

So Ho

1 Recommendation

Seasonal fruit dessert

Locanda Verde

$$$

Happy Hour, Italian, Wine Bar, Full Bar, Lounge

Lower Manhattan

1 Recommendation

Brussels sprout pizza

Motorino

Italian, Pizza

Lower Manhattan

2 Recommendations

Behind the Scenes

"Breakfast time croissant filled with cream cheese, tomato, onion, smoked salmon and capers #delish #delicious #croissant #vienoiserie #mornings #breakfast #creamcheese #philadelphiacreamcheese #tomato"

"Almond coconut pound cake, vanilla bavaroise, vanilla mascarpone crémeux, mango-passion fruit gelee and sautéed mango with tarragon. #poundcake #mango #almond #coconut #mascarpone #passionfruit #cake #dessert"