Renowned Pastry Artist Paris Starn's Favorite Parisian Eateries
The Relisher is the place where the world’s top chefs reveal their favorite spots in their home cities.
This week is an expert edition, where we speak with the extraordinary pastry artist and chef,
, who writes the Substack. Below, Paris takes us to her favorite spots in Paris, France.
Boulangeries: Where to Experience the Perfect Croissants & Baguettes
I'm on an ever-going quest to find the perfect croissant in Paris. I do my own research and usually check out the winners at Sortir à Paris (which is where the city of Paris actually names the best croissants, flans, and other traditional French food).
I spend about two months out of the year in Paris, and a few years ago, I started mapping out three different boulangeries to visit each morning during my run. I try to arrive within 15 minutes of their opening time to ensure the croissants would be fresh. At each bakery, I would order a classic croissant, a pain au chocolat, and a third option like an almond croissant.
Currently, my favorite is Sas Boulangerie Moderne, which was awarded second place last year. Boulangerie Moderne has all of the things that I look for in a perfect croissant — incredibly flaky (they break into little flakes that melt in your mouth), buttery, tender, and not too sweet. Their pain au chocolat is also so good, I have teared up.