Peter will discuss his book, Eclair Pastries: Growing Up In My Family’s Iconic Berkeley Bakery 1947–1973. Pastry samples included!
This is a Berkeley Historical Society & Museum event presented at the historic Hillside Club. ECLAIR PASTRIES is the story of an immigrant family disrupted by the Holocaust, arriving in America with nothing but baking skills and treasured recipes, who through hard work achieved the American Dream. Peter will discuss his family’s background and the establishment of Eclair Pastries in 1947, and bring to life the amazing Telegraph Avenue of the 50s and 60s. He’ll talk about his experiences baking Eclair’s unique European specialties, from grammar school through graduate school. The book will be available for purchase (with author signature if desired) at the event.
Location: Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
Must have a free ticket. Sign up on Eventbrite (there is a waitlist).