Pastry Chef Mary George & Her Dream Job At Le Café Louis Vuitton In NYC

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4.6 • 592 Ratings

🗓️ 17 February 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

Mary George is the executive pastry chef at Le Café Louis Vuitton, one of the hottest culinary destinations in New York City. A rising star in the pastry world, Mary knew her calling at just 13 years old. Born in Australia and trained at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu, she honed her craft under legendary chef Daniel Boulud before stepping into the spotlight at Louis Vuitton’s exclusive café. Mary joins host Kerry Diamond to share her journey—from early inspirations to high-stakes culinary competitions—and the artistry and precision that go into creating world-class pastries. They talk about the importance of teamwork, her approach to innovation, and what it takes to succeed at the highest level of the industry. Thank you to Alex Mill and Food Print for supporting Radio Cherry Bombe. For Jubilee 2025 tickets, volunteer, and Bombesquad Booth applications, click here. To get our new Love Issue, click here. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions and show transcripts. More on Mary: Instagram, Le Café Louis Vuitton More on Kerry: Instagram

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0:00.0	Hi, everyone. You are listening to Radio Cherry Bomb, and I'm your host, Carrie Diamond,
0:10.0	coming to you from New Stand Studios at Rockefeller Center in the heart of New York City.
0:15.2	Today's guest is Mary George, the executive pastry chef at one of the hottest spots in New York
0:20.4	City, Le Caffe Louis Vuitton, the legendary French chef at one of the hottest spots in New York City,
0:25.8	Le Caffe Louis Vuitton, the legendary French brand's new culinary experience.
0:29.2	Mary is a rising star on the city's culinary scene.
0:33.4	Born in Australia, she knew she wanted to be a pastry chef at the age of 13.
0:42.5	She studied at Le Cordon Bleu, loves culinary competitions, and got her start here in New York with Daniel Ballou, one of the country's most respected chefs.
0:49.7	Mary joins me in just a minute to talk about her career and her dedication to detail, deliciousness, and teamwork.
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