Introducing the Magic Soufflé

By dominiqueansel on Friday, September, 6th 2013 in News

Chef Dominique Ansel’s new creation, the Magic Soufflé debuts with crowds that could rival the Cronut®. After holding a 21Q’s game via Twitter where fans and foodies guessed what the new item would be, Chef Ansel reveals that this delicate dessert will feature a Grand Marnier chocolate soufflé encased within a toasted orange blossom brioche. …


WSJ Talks to Customers in Line at Dominique Ansel Bakery

By dominiqueansel on Friday, August, 23rd 2013 in News

WSJ Live sits down with Chef Dominique Ansel to talk about life after his Blockbuster Pastry, and shows him what some of his fans in line have to say about why they wait.


Chef Dominique Ansel’s Debut Cookbook!

By dominiqueansel on Tuesday, August, 20th 2013 in News

BIG NEWS pastry fans! Simon & Schuster announced today they will be bringing you Chef Dominique Ansel’s first cookbook. DOMINIQUE ANSEL: The Secret Recipes (working title) will showcase Ansel’s artistry and versatility in a unique format: stories and commentary will guide readers through Ansel’s recipes, sources of inspiration, and favorite moments of surprise, which they …


Fox New’s Kitchen Superstars Make DKA’s with Chef Dominique

By dominiqueansel on Friday, August, 16th 2013 in News

Fox New reporter Elizabeth Saab tries her hand at making the DKA (“Dominique’s Kouign Amann”), a buttery caramelized treat that has outsold the Cronut™ since opening day. Click here for full article and video.   Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com


Scott Stringer Endorses the Cronut® in his Comptroller Debate

By dominiqueansel on Wednesday, August, 14th 2013 in News

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer was asked during the Lightning Round of his Comptroller Debate against Eliot Spritzer a shocking question: Have you tried a Cronut®? The reporters at Gothamist went on a mission to secure a Cronut® for Springer from Dominique Ansel Bakery, who then declared it was “the most delicious thing he’s ever …


Conde Nast Traveler Reveals the Favorite Desserts of Pastry Chefs

By dominiqueansel on Monday, August, 12th 2013 in News

Chef Dominique Ansel gives his pick for his favorite desserts for Conde Nast Traveler. His choice? A simple Portuguese egg tart (most authentically found in Macau) and a 117 year old ice cream shop in Rome for hazelnut gelato. Find out what some of the nation’s other pastry chefs chose to find more inspiration for …


NY1 Celebrates National S’mores Day with a Frozen S’more

By dominiqueansel on Monday, August, 12th 2013 in News

NY1 reporter Lauren Scala lists her favorite places to find S’mores on National S’more Day (August 10th), saves the best for last with Chef Dominique Ansel’s Frozen S’mores. Click here to watch the full footage, complete with zoom-ups of torched-to-order deliciousness.


6 days, 12 Cronuts® raised $6K for Food Bank for New York City

By dominiqueansel on Friday, August, 9th 2013 in News

Have you heard of The Cronut® Project? Three interns from advertising agency BBH joined forces with Chef Dominique Ansel and Food Bank for NYC to raise money this summer, one of the slowest times for funds. The result? In one week, over 67 countries were tuned into The Cronut® Project with over 1 million Twitter …


Chef Dominique Ansel’s Cronut® Story Hits Israel

By dominiqueansel on Friday, August, 9th 2013 in News

News of Chef Dominique Ansel and his little pastry invention has reached Channel 2 News Israel! See here as the fans in line are interviewed. Click here for the full video.


Chef Dominique Ansel’s Favorite Big Apple Eats

By dominiqueansel on Tuesday, August, 6th 2013 in News

It was just 8 years ago when Chef Dominique Ansel first came to New York, and now him and his iconic creation has become synonymous with the city. Find out where he goes for those other classic Big Apple bites from the best hot dog to burger to thin crust pizza.