Established since 2005 in Montreal's Ahuntsic district, the Maison des Desserts inspires the love of gluttony with its Belgian chocolates, fine pastries, pure butter pastries and many other pleasures that delight little ones. big ones. Since 2010, she has the honor to be the official supplier of the Belgian Consulate and the Cercle Esteler. A native of Namur in Belgium, It is alongside his father that your pastry chef Jean-François Istasse has forged his love for the pleasures of the puck. Rigor, perseverance, courage, are the values ??taught by his father François Istasse in respect of the traditions elaborated from the most noble materials. A 6-year stint in the Wittamer team, the official supplier of the Royal Belgian Court, will complete his experience and develop his taste for creativity.more...See more text
La Maison des Desserts aux Gougères is a pastry shop that has perfected its art in the finest Belgian tradition. Its owner, Jean-François Istasse, has developed his skills as a pastry cook, a chocolatier and a baker over the course of a busy career. “This is a pastry and Belgian chocolate shop where as much of the production as possible is done on site. We work in a way that respects Belgian artisan traditions. I have always refused offers to open more shops so that I can keep control and make the pastries myself,” explains Jean-François.
Jean-François, born in Namur, Belgium, started crafting his talent from a very young age, assisting his father, who is also a baker. He completed his training and was working for the official supplier to the royal court of Belgium before moving to Canada in 2005. Once he settled in Quebec, he immediately launched his business. “I have always been a lover of Quebec, and my wife and I chose Montreal. We quickly differentiated ourselves with our specialties since traditional pastry shops like ours are rare,” says Jean-François.
