A few months back I announced on Facebook that I had never had a French macaroon. I was ridiculed for my confession and soon realized I needed to rectify the situation. Like immediately.
After much deliberation with friends, I found out that I needed to be very selective about where I go for my very first macaroon. I took everyone’s recommendations and then continued my research on Yelp. I did discover the best spots were in San Francisco, but in order to avoid the commute, we opted for a more local bakery that did not disappoint, Pamplemousse Patisserie et Café.
This was one sweet date night! I have to admit – I was a skeptic at first. Let’s face it, I’m a chocolate chip cookie kind of girl. But after biting into that macaroon, it was like love at first bite.
So the moral of the story is this – if you’re in need of a date night idea – find a local bakery and enjoy some macaroons. But even better, think of something that you’ve never had and go try it together. It could end up being one sweet adventure!
hehe! So cute, love it.
My first macaroon was at a cafe in Montreal last year. They’re so dainty… especially compared to chocolate chip cookies! Both are great in different ways.
I love it! And I love that secluded booth in the back of Pamplemousse where you seem to have sat. Isn’t that place divine?
I guess you’ll have to treat me to my first mac also. Is coconut involved in this?
I’ve never had a macaron before, but just like because of its photogenicness! If I see any in SF tomorrow, I may just have to try one!
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Congrats on trying your very first macs! Totally agrre with the ‘love at first sight’ bit :) Good to see that you were having them with tea – tea tends to bring out the macaron goodness! btw, if you wanted to learn how to create bakery-quality macarons at home check out http://www.themacaronmaster.com/ – home-made tastes better still! :)