Whether you are in the city of lights or in a small village in Provence, France wouldn't be France without its boulangeries. Every day, boulanger(è)s and pâtissier(è)s hand craft breads, viennoiseries and pastries for their community. As a Frenchman and baker taught in the French way, this is what I wanted to bring to Montclair; a community bakery where you can pick up a baguette for tonight's dinner, grab a croissant for your breakfast or snack.
Bread making started out as a hobby but an eight year journey turned it into a passion, obsession even. I set out to read every book and article related to bread, sourdough in particular, while experimenting with local, organic flours to make bread at home. Eventually I took the next step by working at a friend’s bakery in France. I was immediately impressed with what I saw. The commitment, precision and intensity the bakers put into a day's worth of work was inspiring, and I wanted a part of it. Today, seeing my customers walk away with a smile on their faces as they pick up their daily baguette or croissant is a great reward to me. By using carefully selected, non-GMO, natural and organic and available local ingredients, our goal is to become part of a healthier and responsible community.
