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"For his very first Christmas creation at Le Bristol Paris, Maxence Barbot goes beyond the traditional format, envisioning a true gourmet tree inspired by the firs that illuminate the garden and realized as a sculptural chocolate piece requiring a bespoke mold. The base of the tree is a textural mélange of crispy gavotte cookies, Tahitian vanilla cream, and Madagascar chocolate mousse. Serves 10, €140, limited edition, preorder for pickup." - Mary Winston Nicklin