Marie Alicia is a long-time Francophile and seasoned culinary tour guide. In nearly a decade in Paris, she has cultivated relationships with chefs, restaurateurs, and artisans, and her fascination with French gastronomy has brought her unique opportunities ranging from working alongside a world-renowned pastry chef to managing a wine cellar dedicated to artisanal Champagnes in the heart of Saint Germain des Près. Her passion is in connecting fellow epicureans with these talented professionals. Her proudest accomplishment in her food career is undoubtedly the fame she has garnered for her unwavering love of the French madeleine – so much so that a Parisian chef named his limited-edition version after her!