The South's Best Bakeries
This upscale establishment makes a pretty sophisticated addition to a St. Louis suburb, which internationally acclaimed chef Nathaniel Reid call, “a very Norman Rockwell type of town”…
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Why So Many Top Restaurants Are Closing for Dinner
Former Joel Robuchon pastry chef Nathaniel Reid’s new namesake St. Louis bakery has been able to attract talented dessert chefs from as far away as Japan and South Africa by offering fine dining-level experiences along with 401(k) and profit-sharing in addition to limiting shifts to seven and a half hours, giving everyone two days off per week and shutting down Sundays and holidays.
Read MoreSt. Louis Proud: World-class pastries from a world-class chef
When you think award-winning chef and fine food, your mind probably doesn’t drift to a cozy, candle-lit bistro. But across the street from a tire shop, tucked away in a local strip mall, some of the best pastries in the country are being baked fresh every day.
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Nathaniel Reid Bakery
We strive to elevate the ingredients with which we work, creating products that taste like the very essence of the flavors showcased in our creations.
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“Lunches for Learning” – Lunch program to raise money for Kirkwood schools
Who doesn’t love lunch for a good cause? Chef Nathaniel Reid of the Nathaniel Reid Bakery in Kirkwood has created a back-to-school program called Lunches for Learning for the Kirkwood School District Foundation, a not-for-profit that raises money to support the Kirkwood community and educational experiences for all students in the school district.
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Best Pastry Chef: St.Louis
Nathaniel Reid Bakery might be tucked into an unassuming strip mall in Kirkwood, Missouri, but the shop is turning out some of the most beautiful pastries in the St. Louis area. Chef-owner Nathaniel Reid is using his background in science to elevate everyday items into true works of art - without the huge price tag. His bakery excels at both savory and sweet, from flaky croissant sandwiches to a rainbow of French macarons to his signature Amber tart with pecan caramel, sablé breton, caramel mousse and caramelized pecans. Reid is one of the country's most acclaimed pastry chefs, and we're lucky that he chose to bring his world-class talents back home.
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7 Spots to Celebrate Bastille Day in St. Louis
Celebrated every year on July 14, the French National Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789 in addition to Fête de la Fédération, which celebrated the unity of the French people on July 14 of the following year. St. Louis has a rich French heritage, and this year, a few restaurants are celebrating the holiday with plenty of colorful French macarons, croque madames and cassoulet....
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Nathaniel Reid Found His Passion by Dropping Herpetology for Chocolate
Nathaniel Reid likes to say that while his mother's advice to go into the culinary arts seemed out of left field, when he reflects on it, it was actually a long time coming...
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