. "2016-03-14T00:00:00"^^ . "This is my go to spot for macarons. I have yet to find another place in the Phoenix area that does them as well as Essence. A great variety of flavors and always so fresh! I do wish that they were open a bit later because in all honesty I would probably stop by on my way home from work at least a few times a week."^^ . . "0"^^ . . "5"^^ . "0"^^ . "0"^^ .