Pastry Chef Michelle Palazzo Of Frenchette And Le Rock Talks Mom Life, Hot Dogs & Decadent Desserts
Radio Cherry BombeShow Notes
Today’s guest is Michelle Palazzo, the superstar pastry chef behind some of New York City’s most beloved restaurants and desserts. Michelle oversees the pastry teams for the group that includes Frenchette, Le Rock, Le Veau d’Or, Frenchette Bakery at the Whitney, and the brand-new Wild Cherry.
The last time Michelle joined us, she was making her podcast debut. Fast forward, she’s a mom and leading pastry teams across multiple locations. She’s learned to have boundaries, she tells us, but she’s still the queen of the decadent dessert.
Michelle is also one of the chefs taking part in The Hot Dog Edit, a Cherry Bombe program with OpenTable and Visa taking place Thursday, May 28th, at Rockefeller Center. She explains the inspiration behind her dream hot dog and why she was excited to tackle a savory project.
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