Austin’s universally renowned chef, Kevin D’Andrea, known for his French culinary mastery, is joining forces with athletes from the global Olympic family in a new series aptly named “Breaking Baguettes“. This unique venture is in anticipation of the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games and aims to explore the inspiring athlete stories while integrating French culture and gourmet cuisine.
D’Andrea is at the creative helm of this innovative series, bringing his deep-rooted French culinary expertise, refined at his beloved Austin bakery, Foliepop’s. A highly accomplished chef known for his run as finalist on Top Chef France in 2015 and being awarded the title of “Best Young Chef of 2016” in France, D’Andrea is no stranger to the limelight. Already making significant culinary splashes this year, he is currently participating in Bravo’s Top Chef: Wisconsin.
This intriguing five-part series will be airing from June 4 to June 18, making the most of its filming location at GhostLine Kitchens in Austin. Each episode will see D’Andrea team up with a different Olympian to create stunning French cuisine, showcasing both their athletic journey and culinary craftsmanship. This fresh take on the culinary show concept offers a mouthwatering homage to the upcoming Paris Olympics and will be available across multiple platforms such as regional sports networks, Peacock, and the NBC Sports YouTube page.
Joining D’Andrea is a remarkable lineup of athletes who have made their mark representing Team USA; some even preparing for their forthcoming participation at the anticipated summer games in France. Names that resonate world-over include:
Following is a sneak peek at the episode lineup, tantalizing viewers with promise of delicious French cuisine:
Available through various NBC and Telemundo-owned stations, free streaming TV channels, NBC LX Home, and their respective websites and apps, this series revving up from June 4 promises a culinary journey embraced by stories of sporting brilliance. Additionally, the content will trickle down to NBC Sports Regional Networks’ programming and social media platforms, ensuring no viewer misses out.
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