Pascal Rigo

Pascal Rigo

Pascal Rigo is a renowned French baker, entrepreneur, and author, best known for his bakery chain, La Boulange. He has made significant contributions to the culinary world, particularly in the field of baking.

Early Life and Education

Pascal Rigo was born and raised in Bordeaux, France. He developed a passion for baking at a young age, which led him to attend the prestigious Ecole Lenôtre, a renowned culinary school in France.

Career

La Boulange

In 1996, Rigo opened his first La Boulange bakery in San Francisco, California. The bakery quickly gained popularity for its authentic French pastries and breads. Over the years, Rigo expanded La Boulange into a successful chain of bakeries across the Bay Area.

In 2012, Starbucks acquired La Boulange for $100 million, with the intention of introducing Rigo's pastries to Starbucks locations nationwide. However, in 2015, Starbucks announced it would be closing all La Boulange locations, though Rigo's pastries continue to be sold in Starbucks stores.

Post-La Boulange

After the closure of La Boulange, Rigo launched several new ventures, including a new bakery chain called La Boulangerie de San Francisco. He also authored a cookbook, "La Boulange: Cafe Cooking at Home", which shares recipes for many of the bakery's popular items.

Personal Life

Rigo currently resides in San Francisco, California. He is known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in supporting local food banks and culinary education programs.

See Also

• French Cuisine
• Bakery
• Entrepreneurship

External Links

• [Official Website of La Boulangerie de San Francisco]
• [Pascal Rigo's Cookbook on Amazon]