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Francois Payard

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Astoria

March 12, 2013

Astoria Food Lover Samples NYC's Global Cuisine in New Web Show

Astoria resident Elaine Lee is eating her way around the world in New York City with "Escapelicious."

Upper East Side

January 03, 2013

King Cake Season Kicks Off at Upper East Side Bakeries

Two Upper East Side bakeries are offering new approaches to classic king cake.

Chelsea

October 23, 2012

Todd English's Chateau Cherbuliez in the Limelight Shut by Health Dept.

Inspectors shut down the restaurant inside the Limelight on West 20th Street on Oct. 16.

Upper East Side

October 23, 2012

Francois Payard Patisserie Opens Doors for Sneak Preview

Fans of Francois Payard toasted his return to the Upper East Side.

Upper East Side

October 19, 2012

Countdown Begins for Payard's Return

Francois Payard will open a new shop on Third Avenue, between 74th and 75th streets, the week of Oct. 29.

Upper East Side

August 09, 2012

Parisian Bakery Maison Kayser Opens on UES

Renowned French baker Erick Kayser has opened his first New York shop on the UES.

Upper East Side

August 02, 2012

Vegan Bakery Owned by Wife of Famed Pastry Chef Payard Opens on UES

Fernanda Capobianco opened the brick-and-mortar shop Vegan Divas on the Upper East Side.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

December 21, 2011

Francois Payard Brightens the Season with French Macarons

Francois Payard Bakery is churning out as many as 16,000 macarons a day in anticipation of the holidays.

Upper East Side

November 15, 2011

Francois Payard Pastry Shop Backs Out of Upper East Side Lease

Francois Payard's wine and champagne bar has backed out of a lease for Third Avenue and East 76th Street, reps confirmed to DNAinfo. The space will instead become a Wink women's clothing store.

Downtown

November 09, 2011

Francois Payard Bakery, Earl's Court and Tinsel Trading Co. Open Downtown

Francois Payard Bakery, Earl's Court and Tinsel Trading Company all recently opened Downtown.

Downtown

October 25, 2011

Francois Payard Bakery Opening Delayed by Goldman Sachs

Chef Francois Payard said his landlord, Goldman Sachs, has still not installed a phone line in his new cafe a week after it was supposed to open.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

February 24, 2011

Celeb Chefs Join Forces to Help Feed People Living With AIDS

Celebrity chefs from some of the city's glitziest eateries will come together next Monday to benefit people living with AIDS.

Upper East Side

January 10, 2011

Payard Returning to the Upper East Side

The famous dessert chef, Francios Payard, will open a new Upper East Side pastry and champagne shop in the spring.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

August 05, 2010

Dessert Master Francois Payard is Headed to SoHo

Patrons can feast on organic bread, salads and rolled cakes in addition to the chef's trademark macaroons.

Upper East Side

July 12, 2010

Payard Chocolates Find Home at Butterfield Market

The Upper East Side's Payard Bistro and Patisserie is gone, but the desserts live on at Butterfield Market.