A taste of Parisian perfection in Philadelphia.
Le Cordon Bleu-trained Chef Julie Brami brings the precision of a French boulangerie and patisserie to her workshop and bakery in Manayunk.
Workshop
Chef Julie opens her bakery to teach hands-on classes covering skills from fermentation to decoration. All skill levels welcome!
Bakery
Whether you’re signing up for our weekly bread share or stopping by the bakery to see what’s fresh, we love feeding our friends
Atelier
Custom cakes and dessert menus for the most special occasions
Our Philosophy: Romance in the DetailsThis isn’t a job, it’s a passion. Every fold, every whisk, and every bite is savored as a way of appreciating the beauty in the small things.
Upcoming Classes
Chocolate Croissant Class — Buttery, Flaky, and Pure Indulgence
Step into the world of French viennoiserie and learn the art of the iconic chocolate croissant. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll master the lamination process that creates delicate, flaky layers and a tender, buttery interior. We’ll guide you through shaping, filling, and baking techniques to achieve a perfectly golden croissant with rich, oozing chocolate at its center.
Take home your own bakery-quality chocolate croissants and the skills to recreate this French classic at home.
What you’ll learn:
– Laminating dough for flaky, airy layers
– Proper shaping techniques
– Proofing for perfect rise
– Baking for a crisp, golden crust and tender interior
– Tips for recreating these pastries at home
Perfect for: beginners, home bakers, and chocolate lovers eager to master a quintessential French treat.
The class includes a welcome drink, French treats, and dough to take home so you can bake fresh croissants the next morning.
Fougasse Class
Discover the beauty of fougasse, the iconic leaf-shaped bread from the South of France, in this hands-on workshop focused on flavor, texture, and artisanal shaping. You’ll learn how to mix and develop enriched bread dough, shape traditional fougasse by hand, and customize your breads with seasonal herbs, cheeses, olives, and other savory additions.
Each guest will create and bake their own fougasse while learning the techniques that give this rustic French bread its airy interior, crisp edges, and signature sculpted look.
What you’ll learn:
– Mixing and developing fougasse dough
– Traditional shaping and scoring techniques
– Working with savory inclusions and seasonal flavors
– Fermentation and proofing fundamentals
– Baking for a crisp crust and soft interior
– Tips for recreating fougasse at home
Perfect for: beginners, home bakers, and anyone who loves rustic French breads and savory baking.
The class includes a welcome drink, French treats, and dough to take home so you can bake fresh fougasse in your own kitchen.