Sucré
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Confectionery, Dessert retail |
| Founded | April 2007 |
| Founder | Joel Dondis, Tariq Hanna |
| Defunct | June 17, 2019 |
| Fate | Bankruptcy and liquidation; reopened under new ownership in 2020 |
| Headquarters | New Orleans , United States |
Area served | United States (including nationwide shipping) |
Key people | Joel Dondis (owner), Ayesha Motwani (owner since 2020) |
| Products | Plated desserts, flavored marshmallows, handcrafted chocolates, candied nuts, sipping chocolates, gelato, sundaes |
| Website | shopsucre |
Sucré—also referred to as Sucré Dessert Boutique—is a specialty dessert shop located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was established in April 2007 by Joel Dondis.[1]
Naming
The term Sucré translates from French as "sweetened".[2] Previously, the establishment was known under names such as "Dessert Boutique" or "A Sweet Boutique".[3] The French word boutique means "shop".[4]
Location
Sucré’s main outlet is situated on Magazine Street within New Orleans' Garden District. Additional branches operate in the French Quarter and Metairie, Louisiana. The boutique also offers nationwide shipping through its online platform.
History
Joel Dondis, a restaurateur and former sous-chef to Emeril Lagasse, co-founded Sucré alongside pastry chef Tariq Hanna.[5] Launched in 2007, Sucré became New Orleans' inaugural dessert-exclusive dining venue. Its menu featured plated desserts and a variety of confections including flavored marshmallows, handcrafted chocolates, candied nuts, sipping chocolates, gelato, and sundaes.[6]
Following allegations of sexual harassment, Tariq Hanna divested his shares and departed from Sucré in 2018. Joel Dondis assumed full ownership. The boutique ceased operations on June 17, 2019, after undergoing bankruptcy proceedings and liquidation.[7]
Dondis notified staff abruptly about the closure and instructed them to handle the disposal of remaining stock.
In 2020, under the new proprietorship of Ayesha Motwani,[8] Sucré resumed operations at its original Magazine Street location with a workforce predominantly comprised of women.
External links
- ↑ Gambit Weekly, pg. 63, 11-13-07
- ↑ Word Reference | http://www.wordreference.com/fren/sucre | Access Date: 2010 July 15
- ↑ "Wayback Machine Archival of the Website which shows an official logo". Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
- ↑ "boutique". Lexico UK English Dictionary. Oxford University Press. Archived from the original on May 14, 2020.
- ↑ The Washington Times | "Superb Bread Pudding Sugars New Orleans | http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/mar/04/superb-bread-pudding/?page=1
- ↑ Jezer-Morton, Kathryn (2007-04-23). "Just desserts - Candy man Dondis sees gourmet treats as golden ticket in New Orleans". New Orleans City Business. Retrieved 2009-06-08. Template:Fix/category[dead link]
- ↑ McAuley, Tony (2019-08-02). "Why did Sucré suddenly close? Bankruptcy filing sheds light on sales, cost issues". The Advocate. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
- ↑ Hingle, Emily (27 January 2021). "Sucre Reopens On Magazine Street". Where Y'at Magazine. Retrieved 25 November 2022.