Delray Beach (May 18, 2026)— Le Colonial, the acclaimed French-Vietnamese restaurant located at 601 East Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach, is offering two new desserts created by Marta Kantorowicz, who has just joined as National Pastry Director. The new items are:
 Tropical Breeze, which is a crisp pavlova with coconut whipped ganache, pineapple ginger compote and lemon sorbet ($14); and Golden Saigon with delicate mango mousse layered with makrut lime curd, coconut crunch and vanilla sablé Breton ($17).
Marta Kantorowicz is an internationally trained pastry chef recognized for her refined artistry, technical precision, and contemporary approach to dessert. She was recently named National Pastry Director for Le Colonial, where she oversees the pastry program across the brand’s locations, leading the development of seasonal creations and shaping the evolution of the restaurant’s dessert offerings.
Originally from Poland, Marta began her academic studies in chemistry before pursuing a creative path in design and floral artistry. Her passion for craftsmanship and visual composition ultimately led her to the world of pastry, where she discovered a natural harmony between science, technique, and artistic expression.
A graduate of The French Pastry School in Chicago, Marta has built her career within some of the most respected fine-dining kitchens in the United States. She previously worked with the highly regarded culinary ateliers of Joël Robuchon and Le Jardinier in Miami.
At Le Colonial, Marta is curating a collection of refined desserts that seek to strike a delicate balance between the vibrant flavors of Vietnamese and Southeast Asian cuisine and the elegance of classical French pastry techniques. Her creations are designed not simply as sweets, but as thoughtful finales to the dining experience— layering sweetness, texture, aroma, and visual elegance to complement the restaurant’s French-Vietnamese culinary identity. Marta continues to evolve the Le Colonial pastry program with desserts that are precise, modern, and visually striking, while remaining deeply connected to the restaurant’s cultural inspiration and refined dining philosophy.
Le Colonial Delray Beach is open for dinner from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. and serves lunch on the weekends. For menu and reservations, call (561) 566-1800 or visit LeColonial.com or OpenTable.
