Gregory Guerguerian in his Parisian bakery Juni. Photo provided by Gregory Guerguerian
"The menu at Juni tells the story of my family across four generations," explains Gregory Guerguerian. From Ottoman Turkey to Lebanon, passing through Syria, and ultimately settling in France after the Civil War, each stage of the Guerguerian family's journey is reflected in the dishes served at Gregory's Paris-based bakery.Its location near the Montparnasse train station is decorated with references to famous Armenian figures and the Armenian alphabet displayed on the walls, and offers a wide assortment of Lebanese mezze alongside traditional Armenian pastries.Grégory with his father in Raouche, on the coast of Beirut, in 1967. Photo provided by the Guerguerian family. Armenia and Lebanon: A blend of cuisinesThis culinary blend is nothing unusual among the Armenian diaspora. After the 1915 genocide, many Armenians...
"The menu at Juni tells the story of my family across four generations," explains Gregory Guerguerian. From Ottoman Turkey to Lebanon, passing through Syria, and ultimately settling in France after the Civil War, each stage of the Guerguerian family's journey is reflected in the dishes served at Gregory's Paris-based bakery.Its location near the Montparnasse train station is...
