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 Desserts: Ganache, Fruit & Flavor
For chocolate lovers, this class is a deep dive into one of pastry's most beloved ingredients.
Together, we'll explore the fundamentals of working with chocolate, including how to create a silky, perfectly balanced ganache and how to pair chocolate with seasonal fruits to elevate both flavors. You'll learn how to make a vibrant fruit coulis, discuss the principles behind successful chocolate and fruit pairings, and discover how different chocolates can dramatically change the final dessert.
We'll also spend some time tasting and comparing a selection of chocolates while discussing our favorite chocolate brands, cocoa percentages, and what makes a truly exceptional chocolate.
During class, you'll create an elegant plated chocolate dessert that combines rich chocolate ganache with fresh fruit and fruit coulis, along with techniques you can easily recreate at home.
As always, we'll enjoy a welcome treat and beverage, and you'll leave with recipes, new pastry skills, and plenty of chocolate inspiration.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
What You'll Learn:
How to make a smooth, stable chocolate ganache
The fundamentals of fruit coulis
Chocolate and fruit pairing principles
How cocoa percentage affects flavor and texture
Tasting and evaluating different chocolate brands
Techniques for plating elegant chocolate desserts
Perfect for anyone who believes there is no such thing as too much chocolate. 🍫🇫🇷
Rustic Sourdough Class
Experience the art of traditional sourdough baking in this hands-on workshop, where rustic loaves come to life with flavor, texture, and character. You’ll learn how to nurture and maintain a sourdough starter, develop the dough for open crumb and chewy crust, and master shaping and scoring techniques that give your loaves their signature rustic charm.
Take home your own freshly baked sourdough and the skills to cultivate a starter and create bakery-quality bread in your own kitchen.
What you’ll learn:
– Building and maintaining a sourdough starter
– Mixing, folding, and bulk fermentation techniques
– Shaping, scoring, and proofing for rustic loaves
– Baking for a crisp crust and tender crumb
– Tips for ongoing home sourdough success
Perfect for: beginners, home bakers, and anyone wanting to demystify artisanal bread baking.
The class includes a welcome drink, French treats, and dough to take home so you can bake a fresh loaf the next day.
Learn the art of la baguette
Join us for a hands-on evening devoted to France’s most iconic bread — golden, crisp, and beautifully airy within.
We’ll explore every step from mixing and fermentation to shaping, scoring, and baking, uncovering the secrets behind that perfect crust and crumb.
The class includes a welcome drink, French treats, and dough to take home so you can bake fresh baguettes the next day.