patisseries, Ladurée at its Rue de Royale location. Here he was
able to fine-tune his training and sharpen his skills.
Paris native Frederic Rongier turned to Piquard (a longtime
friend) when he decided to open Paris 66 Bistro in Shadyside.
Piquard was recruited as head pastry chef and soon had a
following of his own.
WHEN I SEE THE LOOK
ON PEOPLE’S FACES
THAT THEY ARE ENJOYING
MY PASTRY, THAT’S
WHAT I LIVE FOR...THAT’S
EVERYTHING TO ME.
–DAVID PIQUARD
24 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Murrysville
In August, Rongier partnered with Piquard to open Gaby et
Jules Patisserie, fulfilling a long-held dream. Incredibly, Rongier
is also the grandson of an auto mechanic who had desired to
become a pastry chef! Like Jules, he fell short of accomplishing
his dream, but the two grandfathers’ aspirations are lovingly
remembered in the name of the new establishment, Gaby et
Jules, which adorns every box of pastry leaving the shop for
both Pittsburgh and remote destinations.
The new business owners have a map of the U.S. in their
office that documents each sale shipped to an area outside
of Pittsburgh with a push-pin. In just a few short months,
there are pins in almost every state, plus requests for their
wares internationally. Piquard is rapidly becoming the rock
star of pastry.
Luckily for Pittsburghers, the much-desired confections
can be purchased in Squirrel Hill. Visitors to the shop are
rewarded with a visual and aromatic experience. The fragrant
flavors of almond, vanilla, lemon and lavender are all present,
with a dozen other scents that are both sweet and light. The
warm red walls create a welcoming backdrop for the real star
of the show, the long display case which holds hundreds of
sweet treats made fresh each day. The awesome spread of