Pastry Chef
Susan Bae
Owner & Pastry Chef, Moon Rabbit
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5 total
2 winners
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i. Biography
Susan Bae is the Owner & Pastry Chef at Moon Rabbit in Washington, D.C. She is a founding member of Moon Rabbit and has been profiled for her nature-inspired, sweet-savory desserts that draw on Southeast Asian flavors. In 2026, she won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker, following prior Beard recognition and repeated national acclaim for her work at Moon Rabbit.
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