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Amis St. Barth Welcomes Christophe Michalak: The Best Pastry Chef in the World
29-Feb-2024
Indulge in the extraordinary culinary journey of Christophe Michalak, renowned as one of the best pastry chefs in the World, as we delve into his illustrious career, and we welcome him for an exciting week of collaboration with Amis St. Barth at Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa, from February 26 to March 3rd, 2024.
The History of The Famous Pastry Chef
Christophe Michalak started his culinary voyage in 1993 at Hôtel Negresco in Cannes; his trajectory has been exceptional. Mentored by industry luminaries like Grégory Collet and Pierre Hermé, Michalak honed his craft, earning the most relevant accolades in the pastry world. From crafting exquisite desserts at Ladurée to revolutionizing the macaron scene in Los Angeles, Michalak's journey culminated in him being named the World Pastry Champion in 2005, cementing his status as a maestro of the culinary arts.
A Journey Through His Main Signature Desserts
Christophe Michalak has crafted a repertoire of signature creations like:
Les Kosmik: whose idea is to synthesize a traditional pastry and transform it into a nomadic dessert.
The Fantastik: half dessert, half pie, a 3 cm high round cake made with seasonal produce, no freezing, and a recipe that used to change daily a few years ago!
Koonies: wheat flour-free cookies topped with chocolate ganache and coated in crunchy chocolate icing.
Klassik: classic cakes with a new twist.
La Prise Electrik, Klavier, Krumchy: chocolate creations and flagship nibbles.
Signature Desserts: religieuse caramel beurre salé, Mon Koeur, Pavlova Framboise Litchi.
If you love desserts, you have to try them!
A Week of The Best Desserts in the World at Amis St. Barth
From February 26 to March 3, 2024, our Michelin-starred Chef Jérémy Czaplicki, pastry chef of Amis St. Barth, Maïssae Raisse, and their team welcome Chef Christophe Michalak for an unparalleled culinary collaboration.
Throughout the week, guests can savor signature desserts, indulging in the exquisite flavors that define Michalak's creations. Created especially for Le Barthélemy, discover the Fraîcheur Chocolat Passion Coco, made with creamy passion fruit, coconut praline crisp, coconut sorbet, chocolate emulsion, and crunchy chocolate foil. This special dessert signed by Michalak for Le Barthélemy will not only be available this week but will remain beyond, available for all Guests to enjoy in St. Barth.
On March 1, 2024, enjoy an exclusive signature dinner in the presence of Christophe Michalak.
Revel in live music performances by "Duo The Shamans" from Thursday to Monday, adding a touch of enchantment to every dining experience.
Delight your senses as Christophe Michalak invites you to savor the extraordinary at Amis St. Barth, where each bite tells a story of passion and culinary innovation.
Discover Le Barth's exclusive experiences and treat yourself to a getaway of pleasure and enjoyment on our beautiful Caribbean island, St. Barts. Book your stay now!
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