"The event will take place on Tuesday, May 19, at 5th&Mad, just like last year, but this time in the evening, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. More than 1,600 of you voted to select the finalists for this 2026 edition. The best bakeries in New York will be there to showcase their pastries, and you'll be able to stroll from booth to booth, sampling croissants and other specialties-there will also be jams, charcuterie, and cheese-and cast your vote for the People's Choice Award."
"Our judges, after tasting all the croissants in a blind tasting, will award the Grand Prize and the Best Original Creation award. The jury will have four members this year: Chef Edan Leshnick of Breads Bakery, last year's Grand Prize winner. His bakery will be competing solely for the People's Choice Award this year. Pastry chef Raiza Costa, Brooklyn-based renowned Brazilian author and host, and founder of the chain Dulce Delight."
"Pastry chef Luke Frost of Valhrona. Chef Lucie Plaza of the restaurant Benoit. Who will succeed Bread Bakery this year? We'll know in a few days. There is still time to get tickets if you haven't already ( register here)! Below is the long-awaited list of bakeries that you have chosen to compete, in alphabetical order: Atelier Ariana This marks the first time the Carroll Gardens bakery, founded by Ariana Barkin in September 2024, has entered the Best Croissant Contest."
The 2026 French Morning-Frenchly Best Croissant contest in New York is approaching with ten bakeries selected as finalists. The event takes place Tuesday, May 19 at 5th&Mad from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Attendees can move between booths to sample croissants and other specialties, including jams, charcuterie, and cheese, and vote for the People’s Choice Award. Judges will taste all croissants in a blind tasting to award the Grand Prize and the Best Original Creation award. The jury includes Chef Edan Leshnick, Pastry chef Raiza Costa, Pastry chef Luke Frost, and Chef Lucie Plaza. Tickets remain available, and the winner will be announced soon.
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