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Euronews
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Meet the 2025 winners of the Best Paris Baguette Award
If there is one thing French people are really serious about, it is most likely bread. Baking is almost an art in France. The baguette has even been granted World Heritage Status by UNESCO. For Parisian bakers, the top honour is to win the Best Paris Baguette Award. The 2025 competition featured 187 bakers from the French capital. Their creations were judged by a jury made up of Deputy Paris Mayor Nicolas Bonnet-Oulaldj, representatives of major professional federations, journalists and four randomly selected Parisians. Judges of this 32nd edition assessed the competing baguettes based on five criteria: appearance, taste, baking quality, crumb and honeycombing. This year's lucky winners are Mickaël Reydellet and Florian Bléas, of the aptly-named La Parisienne boulangerie. Reydellet created his first shop in 2006 and now manages nine bakeries, seven of them in Paris and two in his native Normandy. 'I'm very proud of the teams, because behind this competition is the day-to-day work of the whole staff, and this is not to be overlooked', he told Euronews Culture. Reydellet had already won the contest in 2016. In the past nine years, he worked endlessly to improve his product, despite external challenges like the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. 'Wheat harvests change each year. We have to adapt our recipes each time to take this into account ', he explained. 'That's the art of baking.' Like every recipient of the Best Paris Baguette prize, Reydellet and Bléas will have the privilege of delivering their bread to the Élysée Palace during a year. But for him, the French President is a client like any other. 'It's always very interesting to be able to go into the Élysée Palace and serve the most prestigious tables. But we take great care over every single one of our products', Reydellet said. 'Whether it's the President or just another client, we really try to do our job well, and that's what pays off.' Artisans at La Parisienne are no strangers to awards. Reydellet's colleague Mathieu Leveque also won the Best Paris Pastry prize this year, and Aziz Boussaidi earned second place at the contest for the best croissant in the region. After completing its own independent tasting, Euronews Culture can say that Bléas and Reydellet's baguette is a worthy winner. It also largely passes the "Ratatouille" test. As explained by the character of Colette in the 2007 animated Pixar film, a good bread can be recognised by the way its crust sounds. La Parisienne's baguette offers a "symphony of crackle. Only great bread sounds this way.'
ILoveQatar.net
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ILoveQatar.net
InterContinental Doha The City honoured for Dining and Lifestyle Excellence in Q2 2025
InterContinental Doha The City is pleased to share its latest recognitions during the second quarter of 2025, highlighting the hotel's continued efforts in delivering exceptional dining and lifestyle experiences. These awards, received through both guest voting and industry evaluation, serve to strengthen the hotel's reputation within Qatar's dynamic hospitality landscape. At the FACT Dining Awards 2025, two of the hotel's most popular venues were honoured by the public for their distinctive concepts and memorable guest offerings: La Parisienne Doha – Favourite Afternoon Tea in Doha Celebrated for its Parisian charm and its signature Eiffel Tower Afternoon Tea, La Parisienne remains a standout spot for those seeking elegance, comfort, and authentic flavours in the heart of the city. HIDE – Best Night Out in Doha Building on last year's success, HIDE was recognized as the Best Nightlife Destination in Doha— a vibrant venue celebrated for its bold atmosphere, curated music, and its growing influence on the city's nightlife scene. In addition to its recognition in dining, the hotel's culinary team also earned high praise at the Qatar Chef Challenge 2025, bringing home a total of five medals and two trophies for creativity, precision, and skill across several competitive categories: Chef Viraj Premachandra Hittaragedara Gold Medal – Bread Showpiece Gold Medal & Trophy – Live Freestyle Ice Carving Gold Medal & Trophy – Live Fruit & Vegetable Carving Chef Tamer Mosad Ahmed Mohamed Elsadany Bronze Medal – Pastry Showpiece Chef Dilum Prabhashana Panawaladon Bronze Medal – Creative Appetizer 'These achievements reflect the ongoing dedication and creativity of our team. It's rewarding to see our efforts resonate with both our guests and the wider industry as we continue shaping meaningful experiences across the hotel.' With these awards, InterContinental Doha The City reaffirms its position as a contributor to Doha's evolving hospitality scene—delivering thoughtful service, distinctive dining, and engaging social spaces that reflect the spirit of the city.
