Who makes the best baguette in Miami? I should probably have posted about this event a few weeks, right after it happened, but I guess better late than never. Did you ever wonder which bakery makes the best French baguette in Miami? Now we know. On April 13th, at the National Hotel on Collins Avenue, French Morning and Norwegian presented the second annual Miami Baguette Battle. Other sponsors included Ile de France, Cacao Noel, Chateau d’Esclans and Three Little Pigs. The event was held outdoors by the National’s magnificent pool and on a beautiful Miami evening guests were served wine, cheese, pate, charcuterie and, of course, baguette samples from the competing bakeries. A panel of judges tasted and discussed, followed by a little more tasting and discussing and with a little help from a glass or two of wine, came up with a winner. The participating finalists included La Parisianne, La Provence, Buon Pane Italiano, Chocolate Fashion and Rosetta Bakery. I hope this yearly event continues because it was a fun evening where, by my estimate, about 200 people relaxed with some wine and goodFrench food in anticipation of the Battle’s outcome. And the judge’s decision? The winner was La Provence!
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