Industry Veterans Bring Their Expertise to the Wilshire Blvd Location
By Dolores Quintana
Petitgrain Boulangerie, a new bakery, is taking the space formerly occupied by the Broadway Bakery at 1209 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica. Broadway Bakery’s owners, Jim Osorno and Tom Mueller, decided to retire after five years at their Wilshire location.
The new bakery, Petitgrain Boulangerie, is the brainchild of industry veterans Tony Hernandez and Clémence de Lutz. With a wealth of experience, Hernandez has honed his craft at Proof Bakery in Atwater Village and Friends and Family in Hollywood, while Lutz has established her reputation as the owner of The Gourmandise School in Santa Monica. Their expertise promises a delightful culinary experience for all.
Hernandez and Lutz have been counting down the days until their opening and posted an exuberant and thankful message earlier on Tuesday, which said, “We are processing the enormity of it all and hope we can bring you as much joy + love as we’ve experienced these last few months.
We’re sheeting out croissant dough, scooping cookies, and making cherry compote, and when we find a moment, our voice and words to thank all the people who made this happen, you’ll hear about it. We’re just so grateful. merci et gracias, Los Angeles.”
Excitement for tomorrow’s opening is mounting. The bakery will be open Wednesday through Sunday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or until sold out.
