HOUSTON — Koffeteria is located in the heart of East Downtown, Houston. The neighborhood once known as Vietnam Town, is where pastry chef Vanarin Kuch spent time in his family's seafood & doughnut shops.
Chef Vanarin's career catapulted when he became the opening pastry chef at Tiny Boxwoods. National audiences got to know him from appearances on "Top Chef: Just Desserts" and "Chopped." After 10 years of working at top kitchens in New York and Chicago, he decided to come back to his hometown of Houston to open Koffeteria. Recently, they made history as Houston's first bakery nominated for 2024 James Beard in Outstanding Bakery.
The menu at Koffeteria changes often to incorporate seasonal ingredients and showcase the diverse flavors of Houston.
For June, they are doing a few collaborations with LGBTQ+ Chefs around Houston. They will also be doing Pride themed pastries, which all proceeds will be donated to Grace Place.
• June 1: Launching Being Gay is Funfetti (butter croissant wheel, filled with sprinkles and buttercream)
• June 8: Collaboration with Jūn in June with Henry Lu of…Chinese takeout classics turned into croissants! Kung Pao Danish, Honey Walnut Shrimp Onigiri Croissant
• June 16: Fathers Day - hot dog croissant
• June 29: Collaboration with Sasha Grumman, Khmer Focaccia pizza, plus a Danish