It’s a rainbow of macarons! How pretty is this! I have never seen so many different flavors in one place. There must have been over 25 different kinds, including some very unique flavors like strawberry thyme and rose lychee liquor. With so much variety, you’d think that there’d be some hits and misses in there. A friend and I tried several between the two of us, and they nailed every single one.
What makes La Maison du Macaron even better is the large seating area in the back. Plush sofas and leather couches make this a perfect place to catch up with friends or to just take 15 minutes to sit down and enjoy your macarons in peace.
Pumpkin and passionfruit with a cup of tea. Both flavors were delicious and tasted absolutely like pumpkin and passionfruit. The shells were airy and light, and the ganache had the right balance of sweetness.
Here’s a peek at this gorgeous purple, sparkly one. This is the best way to enjoy macarons: slowly, with tea or coffee, and shared with a friend.
Some of the other desserts were enticing too. I couldn’t resist and got the creme brulee as well. Smooth and creamy, it was everything I wanted it to be: the perfect ending to a dessert-filled afternoon.
La Maison du Macaron
132 W 23rd St (btw 7th Ave & Avenue Of The Americas) New York, NY 10011
Nothing like a coffee and chocolate croissant to start off your day. Welcome to La Colombe, one of my favorite spots to do some quiet morning thinking.
After a whole week of dealing with people and running around being busy, it’s so nice to take a day and just relax by yourself. Over the summer, Sundays have become that day for me. Go to church in the morning, and then find a peaceful little corner to nibble on some food and read a book. Surprisingly, I’ve been able to find a lot of these quiet places in New York: a bench by the pier or a table in a park. And here are some of what I snacked on during those Sunday afternoons.
Near the hustle and bustle of the South Street Seaport is a lovely little cafe called Made Fresh Daily. When you step inside, you’ll see a brightly lit space with white tables and clean decor. Sit down for a meal and all the noise of the city falls away.
Chicken BBQ salad
I had the chicken BBQ salad which comes on a bed of arugula and romaine and topped with avocado, cole slaw, tomatoes and a light vinaigrette. Paired with strawberry lemonade for the perfect summer lunch.
At the midway point between church and my apartment is Grandaisy Bakery, and after passing by it several times, I finally decided to go in one afternoon. The place was empty, but the service was peppy and friendly.
Tortino di Frangipane with an Iced Latte
They had a display case of many pastries plus a sandwich menu. I sat down with the tortino di frangipane, which is an almond tart with fresh berries and a chocolatey crust, along with an iced coffee.
As the weather got hotter, I was craving icy cold drinks whenever I stepped outside. Just 3 blocks from my apartment is Sun’s Organic Tea Shop, which serves the best milk tea ever. They use real tea, not powder, and it makes a world of difference.
Mango smoothie
What I really like from Sun’s though is their Mango Smoothie! Oh so yummy and made with real mangoes so there are chunks of mango mixed in. The best summer drink!
Another great place to spend a Sunday is the MoMA. The firm that I was interning at gets me free tickets to the MoMA, which was pretty sweet. On the 5th floor of the museum is Terrace 5, a beautiful dining place where you can get a meal, dessert, or even just a drink.
Pineapple JuiceCoffee
Enjoy a glass of cold pineapple juice or a coffee after wandering around the MoMA. Plus, if you can get a seat on the balcony, the view is fantastic!
The beautiful view
Made Fresh Daily
226 Front St
(between Beekman St & Peck Slip)
New York, NY 10038
Grandaisy Bakery
250 W Broadway
(between Moore St & Beach St)
New York, NY 10013
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