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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
Minnesota’s 2024 James Beard Award semifinalists include 5 chefs, 2 businesses
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Resy
The Resy Guide to the 2024 James Beard Award Nominees
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Bring Me The News
James Beard Awards names 7 chef, restaurant semifinalists from the Twin Cities
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Star Tribune
8 James Beard semifinalist nods for Twin Cities culinary talent
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CBS News
2024 James Beard Award semifinalists include several Minnesota chefs, restaurants
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Greening Frogtown
“A Sweet touch for Frogtown”
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Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal
“French Pastry comes to Frogtown at Marc Heu Patisserie Paris”
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Twin Cities
Marc Heu Patisserie moving from Frogtown to Selby/Dale
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Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Marc Heu, Frogtown’s Patisserie Superstar, Is Leaving Frogtown
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Star Tribune
French-born pastry maker brings a taste of Paris to St. Paul's Frogtown



