So are eclairs French? In a word: Oui. Eclairs are more French than a beret-wearing mime eating a baguette while falling off the Eiffel Tower. Eclairs have been around in France since at least 1860.

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts recently announced the launch of its first-ever global éclair programme in partnership with award-winning pastry chef and new LM100 member Johnny Iuzzini. As part of the ...