Last weekend, the bf brought me home some macarons from Payard!
I sent him the link in case he had time to pick me up some and he did :D
He brought back home two pre-filled 6 packs of assorted Macarons and told me that you had to order in advance if you wanted specific flavors.
He bought macarons but by the time he landed in San Jose, they became crackarons. Since they were in the plastic bags, they got smushed into his backpack. I didn't mind at all since I was blown away by how good they still were!
I must say that it was indeed the best macarons (or should I say crackarons) I've ever tasted...
"Vanilla - Induces the simplest of sensations, providing an enticingly enriched twist of a classic taste.
Pistachio - Is an amply nutty experience with the subtle pleasure of the original French staple.
Coffee - Evokes the pleasure of sipping on a cup of the finest brew while incorporating a delightfully nutty flavor.
Raspberry Lychee - Smoothly surprises the senses with a sharp, yet satisfying touch of raspberry and exotic flavor of lychee."
-Description taken from the website (I just learned that Payard came from NY's chef francois payard) http://www.payard.com/
So we are very lucky to have a Payard on the West Coast since it's only in New York, Japan, and Korea at the moment.
Around the Bay Area, I thought that I preferred the fruity flavors like passionfruit and lemon only because they weren't overpoweringly sweet... However, Payard makes them perfectly.. The coffee tasted just like coffee and the pistachio was one of the best I've ever had. The Pumpkin Spice even surprised me a little because I'm not a fan of pumpkin. Vanilla was one of my favorites.
I'm gonna have to return and buy a box of 20 macarons, pick up another dessert, and try lunch there.
Eeksss now I can't wait to go back to Vegas. Needless to say, these macarons did taste like crack. I can't get enough! xD