Verzenay Chicago

An honor we won’t soon forget.

This past week, I had the pleasure of serving guests at the James Beard Media Awards reception in a room full of people who live and breathe food.

We made Desi velour — cardamom mousse, carrot-cashew halwa, saffron rice crumble. Our signature item that combines the three cultures( Indian, French, American) that shaped my culinary journey.

Thanks to Aqeel Wahiduddin, Gonzalez Cristine Morgan Brown Kendall College at NLU volunteers for the hardwork they brought to every detail. Couldn’t have done it without you.

We’re honored & proud to share this recognition from , naming Verzênay among the top French bakeries in the U.S.

To be included alongside such remarkable bakeries is deeply meaningful to us. These are artisans we have long admired for their craft, creativity, and for the standard they continue to set for French baking in America. It is a language we speak in our own kitchen each day.

Congratulations to every bakery included on this list!

This recognition belongs to our entire team, our farmers and vendors, and every guest who has supported Verzênay from our early days to where we are today for helping us build something we are truly proud of.

Mother’s Day Tea Service reservations are now open on TOCK

Join us May 8–10 for a warm, welcoming afternoon—tea, pastries, and a table set with care. It’s an experience meant to be shared and lingered over.

Reservations are already filling quickly. If you’re planning to celebrate with us, we recommend securing your table soon.

Family around the table and something memorable for Mom.

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Our seasonal tartine is back with Ramps signaling the start of Spring and arrival of the first wild and local produce.
Pistachio-Ramps pesto, Pickled Ramps, Oyster mushrooms, Lemon Ricotta on our toasted sourdough bread.

From our women-owned and operated bakery, Happy Women’s History Month. 💪

Easter pre-orders are open! Hop to it! 🐰🐣

Kouign-Amann (kween ah-MAHN)
Laminated dough with butter and sugar, baked to a caramelized exterior. Have you tried it yet?