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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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Msp Mag
A Brief History of Baking in Minnesota
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Sahan Journal
Heart-box cakes and concha bouquets: BIPOC pastry chefs pull out stops for Valentine’s Day
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Star Tribune
The procrastinator's guide to dining out on Valentine's Day in Minnesota
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KSTP
7 Minnesota chefs, restaurants named James Beard semifinalists
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Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal
Porzana, Oro by Nixta among Twin Cities James Beard Awards semifinalists
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Bon Appétit
These Are the James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists, 2024
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Eater
Here Are the 2024 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists
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Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
The 2024 James Beard Award Semi-Finals List Is Out
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Kare11
7 local restaurants earn nods from 2024 James Beard Awards
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Bon Appétit
These Are the James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists, 2024



