When Tribune food critic Louisa Kung Liu Chu last tasted dozens upon baker’s dozens of croissants around Chicago, two sisters at one bakery stood out among an impressive field: Lizette and Marisol Espinoza at Pan Artesanal. With the Paris Olympics opening Friday, and the rise of viral croissants, we thought it was time to revisit the sisters, and for a guide to the new golden age of croissants around Chicago. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: A seasonal cherry croissant on July 13, 2024, at Pan Artesanal Bakery in Chicago. Photo 2: The pastry counter. Photo 3: A chile relleno croissant with extra salsa. Photo 4: Lizette Espinoza, left, and Marisol Espinoza, co-owners and sisters. ? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune ? Vincent Alban / for the Chicago Tribune

When Tribune food critic Louisa Kung Liu Chu last tasted dozens upon baker’s dozens of croissants around Chicago, two sisters at one bakery stood out among an impressive field: Lizette and Marisol Espinoza at Pan Artesanal.

With the Paris Olympics opening Friday, and the rise of viral croissants, we thought it was time to revisit the sisters, and for a guide to the new golden age of croissants around Chicago.

Tap on our bio link to read more.

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Photo 1: A seasonal cherry croissant on July 13, 2024, at Pan Artesanal Bakery in Chicago.

Photo 2: The pastry counter.

Photo 3: A chile relleno croissant with extra salsa.

Photo 4: Lizette Espinoza, left, and Marisol Espinoza, co-owners and sisters.

? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune
? Vincent Alban / for the Chicago Tribune