It was on february 17th 1977, when Michel Richard opened his pastry-shop on Robertson blvd and performed his culinary magic for over 10 years until he got the "disease of the restaurateur" and opened his dream restaurant Citronelle in Washington DC.

"No one remembers pastries in Los Angeles before Michel Richard", wrote Lois Dwan restaurant editor - Los Angeles Times.

In 1987 Huguette Coffyn, long time friend and partner took over "Michel Richard french pastry-shop" and worked along with Michel to maintain the quality and the reputation. Huguette was so dedicated to the pastry-shop that she almost lived there, coming very early in the morning and leaving after closing, seven days a week.

Cook and pastry-chefs at Michel Richard Inc. are long- time employees and work as a team. Quality and consistency are their commitment.