Macaron Adventures- Going to Financier in NYC
So, since my last visit to New York City, ever since my first taste of a macaron, I decided
this summer, I would try as many different shops as possible to taste their own versions of
macarons. Looking online, I found a lot of people recommended trying the Financier, a pastry
and coffee shop. (The name "Financier" was because the first shop opened near Wall Street.)
I don't remember the exact branch I went to, but it was near mid-town, around the Empire State
Building. Now, my verdict is, they are totally worth it! The Macaron Cafe' had quality macarons
that were very good too; but the price to size ratio was a little too much I thought. The Financier
basically sold bigger macarons than the Macaron Cafe', but at the same price the Macaron Cafe'
sold their smaller sized ones. The texture of both macarons were the same; it had an almost candy-
like texture that after a small crunch would soften right up. The only difference I noticed was the
cream, (or ganache.) The Macaron Cafe' had a sweet but light cream, and the Financier used a
thicker one with a richer texture. If you like your macarons a little lighter then I'd say try the ones
at the Macaron Cafe', but if you're like me and like both softer and richer creams in your dessert,
I'd say give the Financier ones a try!