right around the corner from eataly, one of my favorite new york eateries, is la maison du macaron. i came in here one day, attempting to escape the heat during the big apple barbeque in madison square park. people come in here for the macarons, which are delicious. the flavors are interesting and beautifully arranged behind a glass display case. personally, i think they're better than laduree macarons. flavors like lavender, green tea and strawberry champagne are delightfully different from the selection at other macaron shoppes.
while the macarons are delicious, i love the lattes and almond croissants at la maison du macaron. some of my favorite new york afternoons have been spent sipping a latte while sitting on comfortable, mismatched vintage furniture and studying artwork on the store's exposed brick walls. for a brief moment, you can't help but feel like you've escaped the frantic, new york pace.
