This is a top knotch MACARON review!
I've seen the photos of this clean white interior. I was really excited to come into this store with rows and rows of macarons but was actually surprised that there were only 6 or 7 flavours. One would call me…More »
Categories:
Specialty Food,
Florists,
Grocery
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
I walked into Urban Fare essentially to get some cool air after a hot afternoon picnic at David Lam Park.... little did I know, they are selling Macarons now! Boxed in 12s, they were selling for $19.99 - six kinds of pastel flavours.... I couldn't…More »
Categories:
Desserts,
Chocolatiers and Shops,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: The Strip
There was a Jean Phlippe in the Aria hotel we were staying at.... but I opted to wait until I saw the Jean Philippe chocolate fountain at the Bellagio Hotel - It was so cool seeing the chocolate come out of the sky, and sliding down the glass…More »
Category:
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: Yorkville
I was looking for macarons while I went back to Toronto and Moroco was in the area where my dad worked..... so I travelled down to Yorkville and did some window shopping, while searching for this cute little specialty bakery / chocolate cafe.
You can…More »
Categories:
Restaurants,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: The Strip
On my macaron hunt in Las Vegas... I found them at Amore Patisserie... maybe I am not use to Vegas time but the bakery didn't not open until 12pm.. so I was very sad when I first went at 10:30 hoping to indulge.
When I finally made my way inside, I…More »
Omgosh love this place.. i might not have noticed if someone didn't tell me about it..... but when I walked in, I saw one pastry case filled with cakes and the other full of puffy pastries. I honestly could not determine which one I wanted.....
I…More »
My special friend knows that I'm on a Macaron hunt so she bought me an assortment of 6 macarons for my birthday. Beautifully packaged with a lovely red ribbon and a palette of pastel colours, I was introduced to the following macarons:
Raspberry,…More »
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
In an effort to taste the different textures and flavours of Parisian macarons everywhere, I had heard that La Baguette had sold them..... so making a quick pitstop last week, I decided to venture in and see what was in store.
On the top shelf of…More »
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
I think Stuart's should stick to what they do best... pies, pastries, and breads... not having made my macarons in a month, I needed motivation and I saw two kinds on their pastry counter - raspberry and apricot.... Seeing that the filling contained…More »
King St W and Surroundings (15)welcome to my hood! |
I Love Apple Pie :) (14)It doesn't have to be a special bakery, or a dessert shop... as long as there's apple pie.. I'm willing to try (hehe I rhymed!) |
Brunch'n Eggs, French Toast, Pancakes & MORE! (6) |
"I'll Substitute for Yam Fries Please" (14)Yummy sweet potato options |
Bubble Tea Shops and other Drink Wonders (7)Don't think that if you go to a bubble tea shop that you are obligated to order something with pearls! There are also many flavours of jellies.. or you can opt out and just enjoy fresh fruit, milk teas, or regular tea. It's a world of choices! |
Vancouver Magazine's 101 Best Eats (43)Backgrounder: In 2008 / 2009, Vancouver Magazine released articles on the 101 best eats in Vancouver. My goal is to try as many as possible.... and give my two cents! |
Unique / Top Knotch / Must Try at least Once... OR MORE! (19)Specialty items that you most likely can't find elsewhere - must try at least once to get the true experience! |
Crustaceans and Mollusks anyone? (12)What are Crustaceans, you ask????Crab, Crawfish, Lobster, Shrimp................... ................so what do mollusks include??? Anywhere from abalone, clam, cockle, cuttlefish, mussel, octopus, oyster, perwinkle, snail, squid, scallop |
Let's go to Gastown Instead... (24)Full of flare, character, and unexpected surprises! |
Extra Wasabi Please (16)Sushi-licious... or not! |
"Always up for some Apple Pie!"
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1030 Useful, 410 Funny, and 654 Cool
Toronto, ON
Yelping SinceFebruary 2009
Things I LoveApple pie, Shopping, NBA, Shoes, Romantic Gestures, Chocolate, Sushi, Event Planning, Reality TV, Travelling, R & B Music, Michael Jordan, Flowers, Jewellery, Good conversation, Painting
Find Me InA grocery store, main street unionville, walking around town
My HometownUnionville, Ontario
When I'm Not Yelping...restaurant searching.....baking, shopping
My Second Favourite Websitehttp://www.nba.com, http://www.joyofbaking...
My First ConcertSpice Girls
My Favourite MovieGrease, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
My Last Meal On EarthApple Pie & More Apple Pie
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I'm a calorie counter
Most Recent DiscoveryDeep Fried Milk !?
Current CrushMichael Jordan