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The first French Quenelle Championship will be held at the end of the year
It's official: Royans is launching the first edition of the French Quenelle Championship. Here are the criteria for participating.
Thomas Dura is attempting to set the record for the largest praline tart
On Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Lyon, Thomas Dura, the 2025 world champion in the praline tart category, will attempt to make the world’s largest praline tart during the Poussineau Festival.
The Return of the Popsicle: A New Playground for Ice Cream Makers and Pastry Chefs
Long associated with trips to the movies, vacation memories, and beach vendors, the popsicle—once commonly known as an “Eskimo”—seemed to belong to another era. However, in recent years, this frozen treat has seen a real resurgence in popularity and is carving out a place for itself on the menus of ice cream shops and pastry shops.
Amélie Darvas Opens Her Restaurant, Âme, Near Montpellier
After several months of planning, Amélie Darvas is set to open Âme, her new restaurant located between Nîmes and Montpellier. It’s an intimate spot where the chef will be able to fully express herself.
Gault&Millau Nouvelle-Aquitaine Tour 2026: The Winners List
Château de Seguin, June 15, 2026. More than 150 industry professionals gathered, 12 winners honored, and Sébastien Faramond named Gault&Millau d’Or for La Table de Pavie in Saint-Émilion. A look back at a ceremony that paints a portrait of a gastronomic region at the height of its influence.
White Médoc: 6 vintages marking the birth of a new appellation
Published in the Official Journal on August 5, 2025, the Médoc Blanc appellation was established with the 2025 vintage. We tasted the first bottles released under this new appellation, which combines a tradition spanning more than three centuries with strict production guidelines.
Martin Isabal, a fourth-generation chef, has been named a "Grand de Demain" in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
After taking over the family business, Martin Isabal has been honored with the 2026 Grand de Demain Award for the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Sébastien Faramond, recipient of the Gault&Millau Gold Award for the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region
On Monday, June 15, Sébastien Faramond received the Gault&Millau d’Or Award in recognition of his work at La Table de Pavie in Saint-Émilion.
From the dining room to the kitchen, Florent Linard has been honored with the Young Talent Award
Florent Linard, a self-taught chef, will receive the Young Talent Award for the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region on Monday, June 15, 2026.
The Pastry Chef Who Preferred Savory Dishes Wins the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Trophy
In 2025, at the Dialogues restaurant in Biarritz, the young pastry chef Margaux Boisson won the Pastry Trophy at the 2026 Gault&Millau Tour Nouvelle-Aquitaine, which took place on Monday, June 15, at the Château de Seguin in Lignan-de-Bordeaux.
