Hello everyone.
I just joined this forum in search for some information to my upcoming trip to France and just simply make new friends and establish connections.
Originally, I am from Belarus. I came to the United States thirteen years ago. I started my joinery here as a waitress and worked in several restaurants. After few years, my business partner (who is a sushi chef) and I were offered an opportunity to open a restaurant. We opened RED 7 years ago. It’s a sushi restaurant that offers varieties of sushi rolls, raw fish and contemporary American cuisine. Here is the website If you are intersted: red-madison.com
I love sushi and we have successful business, but I have been obsessed with French culture, language and food since I was little kid. Surprisingly, I have never been to France yet.
Just few months ago I discovered little French Bakery that is for sale. Place is owned by French people. They are selling it because they are relocating back to Europe. This bakery offers freshly made bread and pastries. Café has small food menu that offers sandwiches, salads, soups and quiche.
I don’t know if I will end up buying this bakery, but I always had a dream of opening French restaurant. I think this is the time to get closer to my dream and go to France.
I wonder if you, dear members, by any chance could suggest short courses that will be helpful for young unprofessional chef like me. I would like to learn techniques behind the French baguette and making the perfect flaky croissants. I need to get more knowledge in the chemistry behind traditional baked goods and French cuisine. Ideally, I would love to work at the bakery and oversee the process and daily routine.
I am the sushi restaurant owner who wanting to switch her career and become an artisanal bread-baking entrepreneur/ French bistro owner. I would like to find out if its possible :).
I am thinking to come to France at the end of March or beginning of April. I have limited time and can’t extend my visit for more than a month. I also understand it is impossible to master baking techniques and learn everything for such short time. However, maybe you have good recommendation about how to use my time in France wisely and get the most out of my visit where I could maybe stage or get trained for that month. I Am a hard worker and fast learner.
I don’t speak French, but would love to take a class as well. I am thinking about using Airbnb, and rent small apartment or room. What area of Paris would you recommend to stay?
Thank you in advance for your advice. I really appreciate it and hopefully I could meet you on person during my visit.
Sincerely,
Tatiana Zhykharevich
