09/20/2026
🥐 𝗪𝗘’𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗣𝗬𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦! 🥮 🍰 🥧 🥖
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 — Pastry Chef/Baker of the Year! 🥐🏆
𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙮 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙮 𝙗𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙮, 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙨𝙤 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝.
Every croissant we laminate, every pastry we create, and every early morning in the bakery is driven by Rafael’s passion for his craft, creativity, and commitment to making something truly special for our Denver community.
To see his work — and La Croissanterie Denver — recognized alongside some of Colorado’s incredible pastry talent is an honor we are deeply grateful for.
And now… we need your vote! ❤️
If you’ve enjoyed one of Rafael’s croissants, discovered a new favorite through Chef’s Whim, or simply believe in what our 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙮 is building, we would be incredibly grateful for your support.
🗳️ Vote for Rafael de Jesus Rufino
🥐 La Croissanterie Denver
🏆 Pastry Chef/Baker of the Year 2026
Voting is open through October 30 and each person may vote once. Congratulations to the other finalists!
👉 𝙑𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙞𝙤!
Thank you, Denver, for supporting our little bakery and the people behind every pastry. We wouldn’t be here without you. ❤️🥐
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