09/20/2026
๐ฅ ๐ช๐โ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ง๐ฆ! ๐ฅฎ ๐ฐ ๐ฅง ๐ฅ
We are incredibly honored to share that our Pastry Chef, Rafael de Jesus Rufino (Rafael De Jesus Rufino) has been named a finalist for the 2026 Colorado Restaurant Association HOSPYS โ Pastry Chef/Baker of the Year! ๐ฅ๐
๐๐ค๐ง ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ฎ ๐๐ช๐ฉ ๐ข๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ฎ, ๐ฉ๐๐๐จ ๐ง๐๐๐ค๐๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐ข๐๐๐ฃ๐จ ๐จ๐ค ๐ข๐ช๐๐.
Every croissant we laminate, every pastry we create, and every early morning in the bakery is driven by Rafaelโs passion for his craft, creativity, and commitment to making something truly special for our Denver community.
To see his work โ and La Croissanterie Denver โ recognized alongside some of Coloradoโs incredible pastry talent is an honor we are deeply grateful for.
And nowโฆ we need your vote! โค๏ธ
If youโve enjoyed one of Rafaelโs croissants, discovered a new favorite through Chefโs Whim, or simply believe in what our ๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ฎ is building, we would be incredibly grateful for your support.
๐ณ๏ธ Vote for Rafael de Jesus Rufino
๐ฅ La Croissanterie Denver
๐ Pastry Chef/Baker of the Year 2026
Voting is open through October 30 and each person may vote once. Congratulations to the other finalists!
๐ ๐๐ค๐ฉ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ค๐ช๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐๐ค!
Thank you, Denver, for supporting our little bakery and the people behind every pastry. We wouldnโt be here without you. โค๏ธ๐ฅ
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