Eileen E.
Yelp
First, an important lesson:
A macaron (/mkrn/ mah-k-ROHN; French pronunciation: [maka]) is a French sweet meringue-based confection made with egg white, icing sugar, granulated sugar, almond powder or ground almond, and food colouring.
A macaroon (mac·a·roon, makroon) is a light cookie made with egg white, sugar, and usually ground almonds or coconut.
Nothing against macaroons, but this isn't your grandma's cookie. And, more specifically, macarons are what draw you to the Bar.
They are colorful, delicate, and presented to their audience in a stark white, MODlike atmosphere that makes me feel like Twiggy and Andy Warhol are just waiting behind the counter to introduce you to their new art installation: Soup Can dresses and Macaron hats.
Yes, macarons are an expensive sweet. A dozen dainty cookies will cost you 25.00 hard earned dollars. That's because those suckers are difficult to make, and it takes real artistry to perfect them. And Macaron Bar does just that. Offering about a dozen or so flavors daily, you can dive into all star favorites like passion fruit, lemon, and vanilla, or indulge in the more exotic Earl Grey, Bourbon Ale, and pistachio. I suggest making a visit earlier in the day for a few nibbles (they tend to run out of flavors) but if you are grabbing a pack of 12 on a hot day, wait until you are heading home. They are best at room temperature but tend to begin melting when left in the sunshine.
I'm looking forward to taking one of their baking classes: 95.00 (or 85.00 if you bring a group of 4 or more) and you get to learn the art of macaron baking, sample the wears, and take home a box of your creations. Ummmm, yes please.