Washington D.C. baker crowned Tiptree World Bread Awards Hero USA, supported by the American Bakers Association
The winners of the Tiptree World Bread Awards Heroes USA supported by the American Bakers Association were announced on Thursday, November 19, 2020 in a special online awards event, marking an extraordinary year for the nation.
Stephane Grattier, lead baker at Boulangerie Christophe in Georgetown, Washington D.C, was selected as Overall Winner. When lockdown was announced, Stephane took the selfless decision to bake fresh bread for the elderly and disabled individuals of his DC community. A few days later, Stephane decided these vulnerable people needed more, so in addition to the bread, he started making complete meals for them. Amazingly, Stephane would get into the bakery before 4am so that he was able to make the bread and meals ahead of his full working day.