Life has been super busy around here as of late, but we managed to take a little trip to New York City this past weekend. I just love NYC - partially because I am from there originally, partially because I have beloved friends and family members living there (like my little sis), and partially because I love all the incredible shopping and fabulous restaurants! As always, I made a list of everywhere I wanted to get to before I went. Laduree was first on my list...
I was so excited when I heard they were finally opening a location here in the U.S. - right on Madison Avenue.
It's a lovely shop and the macarons are truly delicious.
Sadly, it wasn't quite Paris. They do have a bunch of gift items and a nice selection of macarons...
...but there were none of the beautiful and elaborate pastries, cakes, or delicate candies that you will find in Paris. The shop windows were gorgeous though.
If you plan to go, know that the shop tends to get very crowded and I've heard stories of people waiting for an hour or more just to get in the door. We went right when they opened for the day and had no wait at all. The packaging is just the prettiest - all those silky pastel ribbons.
I will be adding these sweet lavender and pink boxes to my ever-growing collection.
:-)
I'll be back soon with some more eye candy from our trip!
XOXO
Jessica
I went to Laduree (twice) earlier this year when I was in Paris. I bought some of the Marie Antoinette Tea & when I found out that they opened a store in NYC (only 8ish hours away from me, instead of a 10+ hour plane ride away! haha.) I was SO happy! I looooooove the tea, it's delicious.
Bummer that they don't have all of the other delicious desserts, though.
Posted by: Holly | October 20, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Wow - I didn't know they were opening one in NY - wow- I went to Paris and LaDuree and I actually bought abut 200.00 worth of stuff but more for the boxes than the contents! I still have them and waiting for that perfect place to use them
THanks for sharing this!
Posted by: cathy | October 20, 2011 at 01:34 PM
oh my gosh! I wish I had known they were there.
I just took my daughter to college in NYC and would have loved to visit. Oh well, I can always make her send me a box. LOL
thanks for the pretty pictures and the tip about getting there early.
Posted by: Cari Bruno | October 20, 2011 at 07:07 PM
putting this on the NYC list of musts. thank you, jessica!
xo
elyse
Posted by: elyse | October 20, 2011 at 09:46 PM
I was there two weeks ago during my visit to NYC for the first time! I agree its not like the Paris one but it was still wonderful to be reunited with the best macaroons.
Posted by: Heidi | October 21, 2011 at 12:18 AM
Thanks for the inspiration! I have a son in NYC and I'm always making mental lists of places to go on my next visit.
Meanwhile ... Target will have to do.
Mary
Posted by: SeaQuilts | October 21, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Orquidea | October 24, 2011 at 05:26 AM