Like An Arctic Scene Frozen In Time, This Sculptural Cake Is As Light As It Is Original

An icon of French elegance and art de vivre, Le Bristol Paris is located at one of the city’s most prestigious addresses on rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. The first to receive France’s “Palace” distinction, the hotel boasts 190 rooms and suites— among the largest in Paris — that are now completely renovated. For the 2022 … Read more

Echoing a Christmas tree, this Yule log is an indulgent work of art

Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris unveils Pastry Chef Michael Bartocetti’s Christmas Yule Log. Pastry Chef Michael Bartocetti of Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris has unveiled this year’s Christmas Yule log, an exquisite creation designed to be shared with family and loved ones. The chef’s delectable creation echoes the shape of a traditional Christmas … Read more

L’Envol des Sens – 2015 BUCHE DE NOEL at Peninsula Paris

For this year’s holiday season, Julien Alvarez, Pastry Chef at The Peninsula Paris, invites guests on a gourmet journey with “L’Envol des Sens”, a creation inspired by the headline dessert of the French restaurant L’Oiseau Blanc. Following the French holiday tradition of creative “bûches de noel” or Yule log cakes as a symbol of sharing … Read more

Bûche Beige by Karl Lagerfeld

This Christmas log made by Tokyo’ Beige Pastry Chef Julien was sold out in no time. The one-of-a kind Christmas cake for Tokyo-based eatery Beige’s 10th anniversary was designed by German fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld. The head designer and creative director of Chanel, Fendi and his own label fashion recreated Chanel’s iconic lipstick shape. The … Read more