Until about ten years ago, it really was difficult to find a real and authentic baguette in the USA. Yes there was the plentiful French Bread which looked like the real deal BUT somehow never had that willowy and sublime taste one often finds in France.
Notice I say often, as the genuine art of baking the baguette has been industrialized in France too and much of what passes as the traditional baguette no longer really is. That's another story.
But here in New York there are many very good artisanal bakeries making the French Bread, and many others who assume they are.
So it came down to a contest of skills.
Fifteen of the best Baking Tttans faced off at Sofitel Hotel to determine the Best Baguette in New York. Sponsored by the ex-pat website French Morning, the best of the best pitted their culinary talents before seven judges, one of them the legendary chef Andre Soltner.
Voila, the judges chose Maison Kayser an amazing place with outlets in Paris, New York, Tokyo etc.
OK, just to be certain, your correspondent recently visited a Maison Kayser location just off 5th Avenue and 40th street at Bryant Park. Yes, an amazing baguette and pastries too!!!
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