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MEET THE CHEF - NATHANIEL REID

Nathaniel Reid is the owner of Nathaniel Reid Bakery in St. Louis, Missouri. He has held pastry chef positions for many luxury brands including, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel and St. Regis Hotel. Nathaniel has been a guest chef at L'École Valrhona since 2014.Dessert Professional Magazine recognized him as one of the Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America in 2012. In 2010, he was selected as the winner of the U.S. Pastry Competition and named Pastry Chef of the Year. In 2009, Nathaniel was awarded the “Golden Scoop Award” for the best chocolate confection in America.A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, Paris with a Grand Diploma in Culinary and Pastry Arts, Reid specializes in contemporary bakery creations with a European flair.

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Nathaniel Reid’s Paris-Brest elevates the French pastry to new heights

The beautiful dessert features a crispy feuilletine base, creamy hazelnut mousseline, hazelnut praliné, and a puffy brown sugar croustillant on top.

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A Taste of France in STL: Nathaniel Reid Bakery

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This Kirkwood Bakery Will Take Your Tastebuds to Paris

Colorful macaroons in a neat row, stool seating along the storefront window to watch passersby, and the aroma of buttery pastries make Nathaniel Reid Bakery the spitting image of a Parisian pastry shop.

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25. Nathaniel Reid Bakery, Saint Louis, Missouri

"Wow, world-class creations by Nathaniel Reid! The baked goodies are top notch, similar to what you'll find NYC or LA." —Yelper Paolo O."The almond croissant is the best thing I have had in my entire life. I'm not joking, guys. The baked goods are obviously the star of the show, but don't pass up the sandwiches. Prosciutto, roast beef, Italian—all amazing." —Yelper Nick S.

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Eat This: Turkey Sandwich at Nathaniel Reid Bakery

Trust acclaimed pastry chef Nathaniel Reid to elevate the humble turkey sandwich far beyond a workaday lunch. His flaky, buttery croissant is sturdy enough to support slices of smoked turkey breast, a slice or two of havarti and a creamy swath of mayonnaise and mustard. We’ll never brown-bag a sad turkey sammie again.

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Nathaniel Reid Bakery Is Bringing Sweet Treats, and More, to Kirkwood

Acclaimed pastry chef Nathaniel Reid still shakes his head in disbelief when he thinks of all the places his job has taken him — Japan, Norway, Paris, Aruba. "I'm just a guy from Farmington," he says. "It's not like I am a doctor or anything, so it amazes me that I've been flown all over the world to show people what I do."

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Good morning, St. Louis! Here are five things to know before you start your busy day:

1. Yum!: Nathaniel Reid Bakery, located at 11243 Manchester Road, has been named the best bakery in Missouri, according to Buzzfeed. Several reviews listed in the ranking state that Reid's creations are similar to those in New York City or Los Angeles. The bakery opened its doors in 2016.

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