Renaud Lacipiere
The French Guys
Founder and owner
Seattle, WA-USA
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Chef Renaud is a traditional pastry chef who brings the authentic flavors and techniques of French cuisine to Seattle. His passion for pastry and food, makes him an indispensable figure in the Puget Sound area.
Renaud has been baking since he was 15 years old. Before moving to Seattle in 2019, Renaud developed his skills in France, working in famous bakeries and pastry shops, and teaching the art of French Pastry in several pastry schools.
Merlin Boris
The Golden Pastry
Founder and owner
New York, WA-USA
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Merlin Boris is a talented pastry chef and the founder of The Golden Pastry in New York. Driven by his passion for French baking, he opened the bakery in 2022 to share his favorite pastries with New York City. Known for his expertise and commitment to traditional recipes, Merlin has quickly gained a following among locals and visitors alike.
The Golden Pastry offers well-loved classics like croissants and pain au chocolat, along with specialty items such as tarte tatin, éclairs, and mille-feuille. Located in the bustling Lower Manhattan district, Merlin and his team provide an authentic taste of France, making indulgence both accessible and enjoyable for New Yorkers.
Thibault Livernette
Moulin
Pastry Chef
Newport Beach, CA -USA
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Chef Thibault’s career began in France, where he taught high-level masterclasses at the prestigious Christophe Michalak pastry school in Paris.
In 2023, Chef Thibault became part of Moulin’s pastry team in Orange County, where he has managed the laboratory for the past year, guiding the team with a passion for excellence.
Rougui Diaka
Un Amour de Babka
Founder and owner
Paris - France
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Renaud Lacipiere is an accomplished pastry chef and baker who, along with his business partner Thibault Beaugendre, launched The French Guys to share some of their favorite pastries with Seattle customers. Their menu includes well-known pastries like croissants and brioche, and other hyper-local options like Kouign amann, cannele and Saint Genix.
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Jeff Dubois
Waldorf Astoria
Executive Pastry Chef
San Francisco, WA-USA
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Renaud Lacipiere is an accomplished pastry chef and baker who, along with his business partner Thibault Beaugendre, launched The French Guys to share some of their favorite pastries with Seattle customers. Their menu includes well-known pastries like croissants and brioche, and other hyper-local options like Kouign amann, cannele and Saint Genix.
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Jonathan Chapinou
Four Seasons
Pastry Chef
Megeve- France
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Renaud Lacipiere is an accomplished pastry chef and baker who, along with his business partner Thibault Beaugendre, launched The French Guys to share some of their favorite pastries with Seattle customers. Their menu includes well-known pastries like croissants and brioche, and other hyper-local options like Kouign amann, cannele and Saint Genix.
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Renaud Lacipiere
The French Guys
Founder and owner
Seattle, WA-USA
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Chef Renaud is a traditional pastry chef who brings the authentic flavors and techniques of French cuisine to Seattle. His passion for pastry and food, makes him an indispensable figure in the Puget Sound area.
Renaud has been baking since he was 15 years old. Before moving to Seattle in 2019, Renaud developed his skills in France, working in famous bakeries and pastry shops, and teaching the art of French Pastry in several pastry schools.
Merlin Boris
The Golden Pastry
Founder and owner
New York, WA-USA
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Merlin Boris is a talented pastry chef and the founder of The Golden Pastry in New York. Driven by his passion for French baking, he opened the bakery in 2022 to share his favorite pastries with New York City. Known for his expertise and commitment to traditional recipes, Merlin has quickly gained a following among locals and visitors alike.
The Golden Pastry offers well-loved classics like croissants and pain au chocolat, along with specialty items such as tarte tatin, éclairs, and mille-feuille. Located in the bustling Lower Manhattan district, Merlin and his team provide an authentic taste of France, making indulgence both accessible and enjoyable for New Yorkers.
Thibault Livernette
Moulin
Pastry Chef
Newport Beach, CA -USA
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Chef Thibault’s career began in France, where he taught high-level masterclasses at the prestigious Christophe Michalak pastry school in Paris.
In 2023, Chef Thibault became part of Moulin’s pastry team in Orange County, where he has managed the laboratory for the past year, guiding the team with a passion for excellence.
Rougui Diaka
Un Amour de Babka
Founder and owner
Paris - France
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Renaud Lacipiere is an accomplished pastry chef and baker who, along with his business partner Thibault Beaugendre, launched The French Guys to share some of their favorite pastries with Seattle customers. Their menu includes well-known pastries like croissants and brioche, and other hyper-local options like Kouign amann, cannele and Saint Genix.
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Jeff Dubois
Waldorf Astoria
Executive Pastry Chef
San Francisco, WA-USA
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Renaud Lacipiere is an accomplished pastry chef and baker who, along with his business partner Thibault Beaugendre, launched The French Guys to share some of their favorite pastries with Seattle customers. Their menu includes well-known pastries like croissants and brioche, and other hyper-local options like Kouign amann, cannele and Saint Genix.
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Jonathan Chapinou
Four Seasons
Pastry Chef
Megeve- France
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Renaud Lacipiere is an accomplished pastry chef and baker who, along with his business partner Thibault Beaugendre, launched The French Guys to share some of their favorite pastries with Seattle customers. Their menu includes well-known pastries like croissants and brioche, and other hyper-local options like Kouign amann, cannele and Saint Genix.
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