Nathaniel Reid Bakery
We strive to elevate the ingredients with which we work, creating products that taste like the very essence of the flavors showcased in our creations.
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“Lunches for Learning” – Lunch program to raise money for Kirkwood schools
Who doesn’t love lunch for a good cause? Chef Nathaniel Reid of the Nathaniel Reid Bakery in Kirkwood has created a back-to-school program called Lunches for Learning for the Kirkwood School District Foundation, a not-for-profit that raises money to support the Kirkwood community and educational experiences for all students in the school district.
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Best Pastry Chef: St.Louis
Nathaniel Reid Bakery might be tucked into an unassuming strip mall in Kirkwood, Missouri, but the shop is turning out some of the most beautiful pastries in the St. Louis area. Chef-owner Nathaniel Reid is using his background in science to elevate everyday items into true works of art - without the huge price tag. His bakery excels at both savory and sweet, from flaky croissant sandwiches to a rainbow of French macarons to his signature Amber tart with pecan caramel, sablé breton, caramel mousse and caramelized pecans. Reid is one of the country's most acclaimed pastry chefs, and we're lucky that he chose to bring his world-class talents back home.
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7 Spots to Celebrate Bastille Day in St. Louis
Celebrated every year on July 14, the French National Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789 in addition to Fête de la Fédération, which celebrated the unity of the French people on July 14 of the following year. St. Louis has a rich French heritage, and this year, a few restaurants are celebrating the holiday with plenty of colorful French macarons, croque madames and cassoulet....
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Nathaniel Reid Found His Passion by Dropping Herpetology for Chocolate
Nathaniel Reid likes to say that while his mother's advice to go into the culinary arts seemed out of left field, when he reflects on it, it was actually a long time coming...
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St. Louis Character: Nathaniel Reid dreams big with pastry, dessert shop
Chef Nathaniel Reid realized his dream of opening a bakery with the Nathaniel Reid Bakery, which offers made-from-scratch pastries and desserts, in 2016.
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25 Best Cheap Eats in St. Louis
Croissant fans, no longer do you have to pony up the cash for two flaky pastries if you can’t decide between chocolate or almond. Pastry Chef Nathaniel Reid has resolved this classic croissant dilemma by combining the two fillings into one extra-decadent treat. Reid bakes a (perfect) croissant, slices it in half, stuffs it with almond creme, rum syrup and dark chocolate — then bakes it again. Priced at just $3.75, it would be a crime NOT to treat yourself.
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14 crowd-pleasing Mother’s Day promos
Nathaniel Reid Bakery
The Kirkwood, Mo., bakery aims to please mothers on May 13 with specialty cakes like the Impérial, a six-inch almond cake with pineapple-lychee compote and rosé champagne mousse for $32.
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5 Last-Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas in St. Louis
Mother's Day has long been associated with brunch buffets and bottomless Mimosas. But if you're looking for a new way to celebrate Mom this year – with plenty of the requisite sweet treats and fresh flowers – try one of these St. Louis spots.
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