EN-MING HSU
Pastry Chef Consultant

Pastry Chef En-Ming Hsu resides in the Las Vegas, Nevada area where she runs a pastry consulting company. A native of Richmond, Virginia, En-Ming studied at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York marking the beginning of her journey through some of America's best hotels and restaurants.

In 1994, En-Ming joined The Ritz-Carlton Chicago Hotel and served as Executive Pastry Chef from 1996 to 2004. Prior to that, En-Ming worked, amongst other establishments, at the renowned Lespinasse restaurant in New York City and at Patisserie Café Didier in Washington DC.

Originally a student of photography and studio arts, En-Ming mastered the art of chocolate and sugar showpiece work, classic and modern pastries, frozen desserts and specialty confections. En-Ming also enjoys exploring the local farmer's markets to find inspirations for her desserts.

The results of her efforts are award winning:

• 1997 - Best Pastry Chef of the Year in America
  Gold Medal at the 8th Annual Patisfrance Pastry Competition, New York City
• 1998 - Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America
• 2001 - En-Ming served as Team Captain of the U.S. pastry team that took the Gold Medal at the Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie in Lyon, France.
  Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America
• 2002 - Best Pastry Chef in Chicago
• 2003 - President of the International Jury, Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie
  Best Pastry Chef in Chicago
• 2004 - Best Pastry Chef in Chicago
• 2005 - Jury President for Team USA, Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie

Member of the James Beard Foundation and Les Dames d'Escoffier

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