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Marc Heu Pâtisserie Paris is a Hmong-French patisserie redefining French pastry through artistry, cultural storytelling, and community impact. Our worhas been recognized by local and national publications for both culinary excellence and social leadership.
Marc Heu Pâtisserie Paris blends classical French technique with a distinctly Hmong worldview. Founded by husband-and-wife team Chef Marc Heu and COO Gaosong Heu, the patisserie is known for its artisanal pastries, cultural storytelling, community impact, and mentorship-driven workforce. The patisserie employs 27 team members, 85% women, representing 5 languages and 12 nationalities.
For interviews, features and media inquires:
Contact Gaosong Heu, Co-Owner and C.O.O
gaosongvh@marcheuparis.com
OWNER AWARDS
- Gaosong Heu | 40 Under 40- Most Influential Leaders in Business
- Minneapolis Business Journal, 2026
- Gaosong Heu | 35 Most Influential Hmong Leaders in 35 Years
- Hmong American Partnership, 2025
- Chef Marc Heu | James beard award-Semi-finalist
- Outstanding Pastry Chef/Baker, 2024
- Chef Marc Heu | Charlie Awards
- Nominated Best Pastry Chef, 2020
BUSINESS AWARDS
- Mpls/St. Paul Magazine (2025)
- Gold, Best Bakery Cafe (readers’ choice)
- 24/7 Tempo (2023)
- Best Bakery in MN
- MPLS/ST. PAUL MAGAZINE (2022)
- Best Restaurant
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AFFILIATIONS
- Alliance Française
- Que-It
- Minneapolis Community Education
- Porsche, St. Paul
- Target Corp.
- Lenôtre, Plaisir, France
- Stoher, Paris, France
- Pre Catalan, Paris, France
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MPR News
St. Paul Hmong pastry chef Marc Heu is semifinalist for James Beard Award
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Eater Twin Cities
The Twin Cities’ Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings, Spring 2023
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Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
How Love Lured Hmong French Pastry Chef Marc Heu to Minnesota
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Minnesota Monthly
How Marc Heu Shook up St. Paul's Baking Scene with a Paris-Style Patisserie
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Star Tribune
Restaurant openings and closings in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Twin Cities
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Sahan Journal
Marc Heu Café to debut at Alliance Française, blending French and Hmong culinary traditions
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The Minnesota Daily
Local celebrity chefs and athletes tackle food insecurity at new Plates and Playmakers charity event
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Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Coming Soon: Marc Heu Café
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Star Tribune
These 3 Twin Cities bakeries are on the rise with expansions and relocations
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Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
Marc Heu Patisserie to open cafe at Alliance Française in Minneapolis



