Comments on: Lunchtime rambles

By: MacaronObsessive

MacaronObsessive — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:26:10 +0000

I think their macarons are the closest to the style of Paris’ Pierre Herme (king of macaron) that you find in Sydney (and yes that includes Zumbo). I have noticed that they are not stingy on the filling, which is where all the flavour comes from. It is also a common misconception that the flavour of the macaron actually comes from the coloured almond meringue biscuit. The biscuits are coloured using food colouring, usually in the colour of the intended flavour.

By: kathryn

kathryn — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:21:31 +0000

I’d totally forgotten about La Renaissance – gosh that place has been there for years. It’s where I tasted my first almond croissant – beautiful, beautiful but instant heart-attack material.

By: angel

angel — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:39:05 +0000

oh, u should try the chocolate ganache macarons
that’s my favorite there
and they have this pastry thingy. looked like a cheese stick to me and indeed taste like one. it was superb :)

By: Lorraine E

Lorraine E — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:23:25 +0000

I’ve heard the macarons here aren’t as good although I haven’t tasted them myself (I really should, for research purposes ). But if you have the chance do try the teardrop cakes, they’re really lovely!

By: Reemski

Reemski — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:49:23 +0000

Howard, if you’re that close to Wynyard we’ll have to have foodie adventures! I’m at Wynyard too!