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Last week, I wrote a post asking why I cannot find decent macarons in the United States. Apparently, I'm not looking hard enough. Comments from all over the country revealed people's favorite shops where they buy them. Although I have not yet tried the macarons at all these places, I thought it would be useful to create a U.S. macaron directory.
So far, it looks like most of these places are located in California. Feel free to comment with new shops to add to the directory!
Columbus, Ohio: Becke recommends Pistacia Vera at 541 south third street. Try their salted caramel macarons.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Ann suggests that we try the macarons at 316 North Milwaukee St., at Harlequin Bakery.
New York, New York: To think that in my own city I failed to discover Macaron Café which is just around the corner from my mother's office at 161 west 36th street, just off 7th avenue. Thanks Tom Avel for letting us know about this shop. Kat Kinsman enjoyed the macarons from Alain Ducasse's Adour at the St. Regis hotel.
Yountville, California: Although I did not care for Thomas Keller's macarons at Buchon Bakery in NY, Kelly enjoyed them at Keller's Buchon in Yountville at 6534 Washington st.
San Francisco, California: Verena suggests Boulangerie at 2325 Pine Street. Ivan claims that Tartine Bakery at 600 Guerreo St., by 18th street, is the place to buy macarons. Mathew points out another shop located at the Ferry Building Marketplace, shop No. 10 - Miette.
Berkeley, California: Verena also reccomends Masse's Pastries at 1469 Shattuck Ave.
Los Angeles, California: Jon raves about the macarons at Boule located at 408 N. Cienga Blvd and at 413 N. Bedford Drive in Beverly Hills.
Beverly Hills, California: Apart from Boule's Beverly Hills location, you can stroll into Paulette at 9466 Charleville Blvd. If you're not in Beverly Hills, you can order from them online. That's what John did.
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8-02-2008 @2:41PM Lisa said... Robyn has already compiled a list: http://www.roboppy.net/food/2007/10/macarons_everywhere_help_me_pl.html
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8-04-2008 @2:20AM joseph said... San Francisco: Also note that Miette also has macarons at a smaller store on Octavia Blvd in Hayes Valley. It's a cute little store that also has my favorite bergamot candy.
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8-02-2008 @6:18PM Katie said... No mention of Maryland yet, so:
Praline (http://www.yelp.com/biz/praline-bakery-and-restaurant-bethesda)
Both traditional and more interesting flavors like pistachio, cassis, apricot, hazelnut, lemon, and of course, chocolate.
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8-02-2008 @6:50PM Monty Harris said... So easy to make a very good version yourself.
Mix together:
14 oz bag of Bakers Angel Flake coconut (5 1/3c)
Can of Eagel Brand sweened condensed milk
1 tsp Vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract
Spoon onto a silicone baking mat lined cookie sheet and bake until toasted on top.
I get many compliments with these.
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8-02-2008 @10:14PM Verena said... Oh, I also visited this place called "Patisserie Chantilly" in Lomita while I was in LA: http://www.patisseriechantilly.com/default.htm. The Japanese pastry chef there made some fantastic macarons like the lavender earl grey and green tea, with a perfect texture and flavors that shone through. (Personally I thought they were better than Boule's and Paulette's.) Other pastries such as the "Pomme Pomme", a tart with caramelized apples, were also great.
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8-02-2008 @11:26PM Kitt said... I've never seen them in Denver, but maybe I'm not frequenting the right bakeries.
OK, I'm not frequenting any bakeries, but if someone knows one that carries macarons, I'll check it out! They're all over the Internet these days and I'm curious to try one. Or more.
Kitt
http://www.kittalog.com
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8-03-2008 @10:16AM warren said... And here in Portland, OR we have PIX Patisserie! As good as any in I've had in France.
http://www.pixpatisserie.com/collections/parties
BTW, "Monty", we're talkng FRENCH Macarons, not those American gooy coconut lumps called macaroons. Not the same animal at all!!!
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8-03-2008 @8:46PM Big John said... To clarify, you have to phone in your order to Paulette. However she's extremely helpful. The flavors on the web don't match what she has day-to-day but her suggestions for substitutes are great!
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8-04-2008 @7:41PM Adriane said... Monty-- Wrong kinda sweet. The french macarons are made "sandwich style" and consist of two merengue cookies with buttercream sandwiched inbetween, often flavored with vanilla, coffee, or a slew of different fruit.
The ones you mention are equally delicious, but wholly diffent. I believe they are spelled Macaroon. Check out wikipedia, I'm sure they have examples of each. I do love coconut macaroons though, especially dipped in chocolate. mmm!
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9-26-2008 @2:55PM veron said... Maybe you can try my macarons. :) I do ship, UPS ground if it will get there in 2 days , 2nd day air if not possible. I will admit though that 2nd day air is quite pricey.
Anyway here is my website:
http://www.petitesbouchees.com
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