A vibrant illustration of 5 pastry icons—Ritz Le Comptoir, Pierre Hermé, Jean-Paul Hévin, Épicerie Le Bristol, and Stohrer—each represented by signature desserts like mille-feuille, flan, éclairs, and baba au rhum, parading joyfully past the Eiffel Tower.

Sweet Tooth in Paris: A Dream and No Jaws (2/5) — Ritz Paris Le Comptoir, Pierre Hermé, Jean-Paul Hévin, Épicerie Le Bristol, Stohrer

Macarons, mille-feuille, and flan—oh my! In Part 2 of our Parisian pastry series, we tour the dessert royalty of the capital: the Ritz, Hermé, Hévin, Le Bristol, and Stohrer. Bring an appetite and maybe a spare belt. 🍓🍫

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Close-up of a raspberry-shaped tart from Cédric Grolet Opéra on a café table, surrounded by pastry tools and floral accents—symbolizing artistic, fruit-first French desserts.

Cédric Grolet Opéra: It’s Not Overhype. It’s Genius—and a Pastry Symphony

We expected overhype. We got genius. From sculpted raspberry tarts to surprisingly efficient service, Cédric Grolet Opéra delivers a flavor symphony—just skip the flan. Here's the full bite-by-bite breakdown.

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