Les Délices French Bakery in Rockville has announced it will reopen Tuesday, March 17 following the recent death of its longtime owner and pastry chef Harry Kazanjian.
The family owned bakery shared the update with customers as it prepares to resume operations while continuing to adjust after the loss. Kazanjian died Sunday, March 1, 2026 after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Norbeck Road and Avery Road in Rockville.
Kazanjian spent nearly four decades serving the community through Les Délices, which opened in 1987 and became known for its French pastries, cakes, and specialty desserts. The bakery said he dedicated 38 years to crafting desserts for customers across the Washington region, including signature cakes such as Hazelnut Crunch, Mango Passion Pistachio, and Lychee Guava, along with a wide range of gluten free pastries…