About our Master Chocolatier
Master Chocolatier Eric Girerd combines the finest selected ingredients and artisan techniques to bring the most delectable chocolate treats.
Eric Girerd’s chocolates are haute couture, with a timeless style which feels classic yet contemporary. Giving a treasure chocolate has never been this fashionably correct.
Using up to 72% cocoa beans these high concentrations result in stick complex flavor. A successful ganache allows each vintage cocoa bean to express itself freely.
Master Chocolatier Eric Girerd is the Vice President of the U.S. Chapter of L’Academie Culinaire de France which aims to carry on the great tradition of culinary excellence and science. They also work with suppliers and farmers to improve the quality of foods for the grand pleasure of their clients and supporters.
BIOGRAPHY
1976 – 1986 Auberge du Pere Bise Talloire (France) *** Michelin
Opening 1986–1992 Palais Jamia, Fez (Morocco)
Tamanaco Hotel, Caracas (Venezuela)
Rengaya Restaurant, Tokyo (Japan)
Toucan restaurant, Tokyo (Japan)
La Pyramide, Vienne (France) *** Michelin
Imperiale Palace, Annecy( France) ** Michelin
1992 – 1994 EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF
Vista Group, Tokyo (Japan)
1994 – 1999 Le Chantilly, New York, NY
San Domenico, New York, NY
Tavern On The Green, New York, NY
1999 – 2001 EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF
Lotte Hotel Group, Seoul South Korea
Executive Corporate Pastry Chef Fauchon Asia
2002 Grand Opening L’atelier du chocolat – New York City
2015 Grand Opening L’atelier du chocolat – Jersey City, NJ
2025 Opening of New shop l’atelier du chocolat at the Journal Square Path Station – Jersey City, NJ
AWARDS
2014-2015 Top 10 Chocolatier in North America (USA)
2013 Knighted Chevalier du la Merite Agricole (France)
2009 Member of L’Academie Culinaire de France ( USA )
1983-1984 1st Place Centre Alpes Sugard Work Annecy
1st Place Arpajon Sugar Work (France)
1981-1982 1st Place Chocolate Arpajon (France
2nd Place “Journee du Gout ” Sologne (France)
1979-1980 1st Place for Chocolate La Roche Sur Foron
2nd Place Champion de France of Confiserie Paris
2nd Place Arpajon Sugar Work (France)
1st Place Bol D’OR Ice Cream & Sorbet Nice (France)