These nominees are pastry chefs who prepare desserts and pastries and demonstrate a high standard of excellence and culinary artistry. Theses nominees serve as inspirations to other food professionals. They must have
been a pastry chef for five years with a minimum of two years in Maryland by January 1, 2009.

Praline is owned by French/American pastry chefs Patrick Musel and Susan Limb who both have impressive resumes. Musel has worked at Filomena in Georgetown, the French Embassy, Sutton Place Gourmet, and the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Laguna Hills, CA where he served as Executive Pastry Chef. In addition, both Musel and Limb have had the distinct honor of working under pastry maestro Roland Mesnier at the White House.

At Praline, Musel and Limb create classic pastries that focus on high-quality ingredients blended together in perfect balance. The shop is fashioned in a true Parisian style and is filled with light and a feeling of warmth.

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