Home / Lifestyle / 9-Year-Old's Bakery Review Earns Her Menu Design Role
9-Year-Old's Bakery Review Earns Her Menu Design Role
29 Mar
Summary
- A third grader's glowing review led to an invitation to help create a new kids' menu.
- The bakery CEO was impressed by the sincerity and emotional depth of the young reviewer's comments.
- The child and her sisters enjoyed hands-on experience, including making tarts and suggesting menu items.
A 9-year-old Texas student's five-star review of the bakery chain la Madeleine for her school newspaper resulted in a unique invitation. The review, which praised the restaurant's atmosphere and food, caught the attention of the company's CEO, John Dillon.
Dillon was struck by the young reviewer's sincerity, noting she captured the essence of the bakery's warm and welcoming experience. He invited Katherine Peel and her family to a local la Madeleine.
During their visit, Katherine and her sisters were given custom aprons and participated in developing the new kids' menu. They enjoyed making fruit tarts and offered suggestions, including a stuffed croissant and savory crepe.
This collaboration underscores la Madeleine's founding principle of creating a comforting, hospitality-focused environment. The bakery celebrated Katherine's creativity and the meaningful connection she felt with the establishment.
