S&S Tastes: From the Streets of Reims to the Bakeries of Chicago

Destination: Reims, France

The Plate: A French Rendition of a Pavlova

S&S Taste Profile: Ultra-Sweet & Tart

Photo by T. Dianne Chenier

The Dish:

This artistic dish was perfect for the warm summer-like temperatures. It featured an ultra-sweet cake-embedded meringue, paired with light & airy signature Biscuits Roses de Reims embedded into an unsweetened champagne-infused whipped cream topped with fresh berries.

The Origin & Influence:

Pavlova is the national dessert of Australia & New Zealand. Believed to have been created in the 1920s, this dessert was named in honor of the Russian prima ballerina, Anna Pavlova, after her tour to those countries.

This popular summer treat is widely enjoyed across the southern hemisphere and frequently serves as a centerpiece for major celebratory events in both nations.

No travel plans? You can try a Pavlova at home in Chicago at the following establishments:

• Farmer’s Milk

  • Address: 2460 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

  • Phone: (331) 777-0719

• Vanille Pâtisserie

  • Address: 2108 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

  • Phone: (773) 868-4574

• The Dearborn

  • Address: 145 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602

  • Phone: (312) 384-1242

• Hawksmoor Chicago

  • Address: 500 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654

  • Phone: (872) 272-4240

Byline: T. Dianne Chenier

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