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Top Ten Pastry Chefs in America 2014

DESSERT PROFESSIONAL MAGAZINE
TOP TEN PASTRY CHEFS IN AMERICA FOR 2014

Georges Berger, MOF, Owner, Chocolate Fashion, Miami, FL
Pistachio Brittle & White Peach Mousse with Griotte Macarpone Sorbet

Ebow Dadzie, Pastry Chef, NY Marriott Marquis, New York, NY and Pastry Instructor, Monroe College, New Rochelle, NY
Coconut Lime Dacquoise with Mango Olive Jelly, Coconut Mousse, Mango Pineapple Compote, and Banana Lime Sorbet

Della Gossett, Executive Pastry Chef, Spago, Los Angeles, CA
White Chocolate “Crottin” with Surinam Cherry Preserve

Katzie Guy-Hamilton, F&B Director and Corporate Pastry Chef, Max Brenner Worldwide
“Suntory” – Chocolate Torte with Toasted Matcha, Pistachio Gelato, Coconut and Cherries

Cher Harris, Executive Pastry Chef, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey, PA
Mandarin ‘n Chocolate Hazelnut Sponge, Ginger Caramel Macaroon, Smoked Hazelnut Crumble, and Mandarin Foam

Joshua Johnson, Executive Pastry Chef, Vanille Patisserie, Chicago, IL
Sur del Lago Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Cremeux, Cherry Compote and Chocolate Pound Cake

Ghaya Oliveira, Executive Pastry Chef, Restaurant Daniel, New York, NY
“The Cherry Tart” – Rosemary Sour Cherry Compote, Chocolate Financier, and Tainori Bavaroise

Derek Poirier, Ecole du Grand Chocolate Pastry Chef Western USA, Valrhona USA
“To The Five Boroughs” – Hazelnuts, Pralines, Opalys, Bahibe and Coffee

Rudi Weider, Master Pastry Chef, Hilton San Diego Bayfront, San Diego, CA
Chocolate Espresso Crème Brûlée with Bourbon Vanilla Gelato and Salted Coffee Caramel Sauce

Jennifer Yee, Executive Pastry Chef, Lafayette, New York, NY
Assorted Mini Eclairs

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Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America 2013

I did pretty good this time and didn’t try to eat every single dessert. Only missed one.

Dessert Professional’s Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America – 2013

Andy Chlebana (Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL)
“Chocolate, Raspberry and Amaretto”
Chocolate Raspberry Cremeux, Chocolate Mousse, Amaretto Ice Cream, Violette Liquor Bonbon, Crispy Raspberry Foam, Sugared Almonds

Bill Corbett (Absinthe, San Francisco, CA)
Vegan German Chocolate Cake with coconut 3 ways and candied pecans

Christophe Feyt (Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV)
Jivara Milk Chocolate cremeux, apricot compote, lime white chocolate mousse, and salted caramel bonbon

Brooks Headley (Del Posto, NYC)
“Red and White Stracciatella”
Strawberries 3 ways, burrata, fresh olive oil, olive oil croutons

Malcolm Livingston II (wd-50, NYC)
Mango puree, Sake caramel, Lemongrass infusion, Lemongrass syrup, Compressed Mango, Lemongrass puree, Sheep milk yogurt sauce, Smoked cashew nougatine

Jimmy MacMillan (JMPurePastry, Chicago, IL)
“Barbolo Nebbiolo”
Barolo Nebbiolo gelato, wine macerated strawberries, chocolate cream, raspberry tuile, cocoa dust, and strawberry chip

Laurie Jon Moran (Le Bernardin, NYC)
“Dark and Stormy”
Domaine de Cantan ginger liquor, chocolate mousse, chocolate pearl croquant, young ginger foam, chocolate tuiles, cocoa nibs

Clarisa Martino (Mesa Grill, NYC, Las Vegas, Nassau)
Blueberry Panna Cotta
Banana cream pie
Sticky Toffee Pudding

Nancy Olson (Gramercy Tavern, NYC)
Peanut butter semifreddo, chocolate macaron, salted caramel, and hot fudge.

Roy Shvartzapel (Common Bond, Houston, TX)
“Top 10 2013” cakes
Pistachio Lemon Strawberry Ricotta
Chocolate Caramel Banana Pecan
Tiramisu

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Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America 2012

Last night, Dessert Professional honored the Top 10  Pastry Chefs in America across the street from my office.

Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America – 2012

Nathaniel Reid - Norman Love Confections, Naples FL
Jean-Marie Auboine –
 Jean-Marie Auboine Chocolatier, Las Vegas, NV
Chris Hanmer - 
The School of Pastry Design, Las Vegas, NV
Sally Camacho - 
WP24, Los Angeles, CA  
Craig Harzewski - 
Naha, Chicago, IL 
Sandro Micheli –
 Daniel, NYC
Marc Aumont - 
The Modern, NYC
Christina Tosi – Momofuku Milk Bar, NYC
Damien Herrgott – Bos ie Tea Parlor, NYC
Angela Pinkerton – Eleven Madison Park, NYC

2012 Hall of Fame Honoree: Marcel Desaulniers, Mad About Chocolate.

Some really good stuff. My favorites were the Chocolate Beignets and the Pork Buns. I ate too many sweets. I think I got diabetes last night.