from our kitchen
Welcome to Épicerie Boulud, where everyday dining meets the artistry of French-inspired cuisine. Founded by Chef Daniel Boulud, our market-driven cafe blends the finest ingredients with a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere, perfect for gathering over thoughtfully crafted meals. From freshly baked pastries and artisanal sandwiches to seasonal salads and chef-curated grocery items, each offering is prepared with quality and care.
Our locations offer a taste of Parisian charm alongside fresh flavors that celebrate the season. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick coffee, a leisurely lunch, or a specialty item for home, Épicerie Boulud is your neighborhood destination for enjoying and sharing the joy of good food.
CHEF DANIEL BOULUD
CHEF - OWNER
Daniel Boulud is Chef-Owner of several award-winning restaurants and the Cuisine Boulud catering company. While he hails from outside Lyon, France, it is in New York that he has truly mastered the dining scene and is today considered one of America’s leading culinary authorities. Raised on his family’s farm in the village of Saint-Pierre- de-Chandieu, the chef remains inspired by the rhythm of the seasons and menus driven by fine ingredients. Since arriving in the US in 1982, Boulud has become renowned for the contemporary appeal he adds to soulful cooking rooted in French tradition.
MÉLANIE LEGOUPIL
CHEF BOULANGER
Raised in Normandy, France, Mélanie always yearned to work in a bakery. After attending university, she found herself unfulfilled with her degree in Chinese Mandarin, and decided to pursue her true passion. This led Mélanie to study bread and viennoiserie at one of France’s most renowned culinary schools, INBP: National Institute of Bakery and Pastry.
Upon graduation, Mélanie honed her bread-making techniques through bakeries in France, Morocco, Canada and, finally, New York. Four simple ingredients – flour, water, salt and yeast – are all it takes for Mélanie Legoupil to create a masterpiece.