Nashville’s First Paris Baguette to Open in Late 2024 | Eater Nashville

"Childhood visits to Paris Baguette were filled with bread and pastries, and special occasions warranted three-layer chocolate cakes with chocolate buttercream filling, intricately decorated to match the season. The South Korea–based bakery chain—whose popularity Lee compares to Starbucks in the United States—is known for richly flavored items that are freshly baked every day. What you’ll find at the quick-stop bakery are fresh-baked breads like brioche rolls, croissants, and baguettes, along with decadent cakes, donuts, and pastries such as custardy egg tarts, flaky feuillete au chocolat, and sugar-coated mochi donuts; the tradition of crafting seasonal cakes following the Paris Baguette formula will continue at the Nashville location, which will also feature childhood favorites like a vanilla cake layered with soft cream and fresh berries. Founded in Seoul in 1988 and expanded to the U.S. in 2005, the brand now has more than 150 U.S. franchises and over 4,000 stores globally; the sisters intend for the first Tennessee franchise to be a community hub through donations and employment opportunities when it opens at 1111 Church Street between the Gulch and Capitol View in late summer or early fall 2024." - Kellie Walton