Romper: Free People Necklace: Gorjana Shoes: Michael Kors
One of my many food weaknesses is the French Macaron. Not only are they delicious but they are so pretty and cute. So when I heard that a Ladurée had opened in Georgetown, I HAD to go. I texted Sydney (of course) and we made a plan to try it out. I threw on this new Free People romper and my fave espadrilles. The pretty pink of this romper (seeming to be my new fave color) seemed perfect for some macaron taste testing. I mostly wanted to see if Ladurée lived up to the hype, and boy... it did. I've tried my fair share of Macarons in the DC area, so I decided to make a list of my top 3 favorite spots!
1. Ladurée
And in first place...
Not only do I think they have the best Macaron, but they have the best overall experience. It really feels like you are escaping to Paris from the moment you walk in. The details are beautiful from the chandeliers all the way down to the bags. Plus you get to pick out what style box you want for your treats. As for the flavors, they had mostly the classics. Pistachio, raspberry, chocolate, vanilla, rose, etc.
I had chocolate, coffee (personal fave), and raspberry. They had the perfect crisp outside and chewy middle...DELISH. They were a tad bigger than the typical macaron and much pricier. Definitely worth it when you're looking to treat yourself.
2. Olivia Macaron
A close second...
Over the past few years, Olivia has been my go to. They have more exotic flavors ranging from Fruity Pebbles, to Mimosa, and S'mores. The macarons are on the smaller size, making them almost bite sized (dangerous for someone who loves snacking like me) and they are more affordable.
I have noticed they are more crumbly than other Macarons and aren't as chewy. But they definitely still taste good. Plus they get points for the creative flavors.
3. Paul
And finally...
Paul Macarons are definitely on the simple side. They don't have that many flavors, just the main standard flavors. These are an easy fix if you don't want to venture into the city (there are many locations) or don't want to spend your whole paycheck on these sweet pastries (it's possible). They even sell mini ones in the freezer section at many grocery stores! Paul also has tons of other food options so it's a good spot if you have some ~gasp~ anti-macaron friends.
I hope you enjoyed my (not so) expert macaron critiques! Feel free to comment or email with any macaron questions or even arguments about better spots! I'm open to trying more :)
xx Holly
