Délice de Bernay is set to make its grand debut in Manhattan on September 13, as the city's first fully vegan French pâtisserie. The project comes from Christophe Caron, co-owner of Délice & Sarrasin, known for its plant-based French cuisine. Partnering with chef Laurent Dupal, the new bakery aims to reimagine traditional French pastries using vegan ingredients, challenging the notion that butter, eggs, and cream are irreplaceable in French baking.

The opening menu will feature a range of sweet and savory treats, including almond croissants, croissant éclairs, and a unique Petrossian Croissant layered with vegan alternatives to smoked salmon and caviar. The space itself will be designed to evoke a Parisian jewel box, with plans to expand into a dining room and garden area. Délice de Bernay hopes to elevate vegan pastries in a city where vegan croissants often fall short of the delicacy and richness associated with traditional French baking, sparking excitement among plant-based food enthusiasts in New York.