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- emerilcantcook Aug 8, 2007 11:12 AM
I was walking around Guy-Concordia the other day and saw some cute little macarons on the display of Nocochi. Went in and inquired, but they told me that they are out and they won't be making any macarons.Taking aside the fact that it is stupid to display a product that you don't provide, are there any good places to get some macarons in town?Now that I saw them on display, I am craving like crazy.
Europea on Notre Dame Ouest sells incredibly tasty macaroons. I don't think they make them on the premises, but oh tasty!
In the Guy-Conc 'hood, the café front end of Bénélo Café Coiffure (2145 Crescent, 514 844-1410) had coconut macaroons the last time I was there. Not too sweet and more like the ones my mother used to make than the cookies you'll find in a fancy bakery.
re: carswell
I don't think the OP is asking about macaroons, but rather macarons which are a French cookie-like pastry that come in different colours and flavours.
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macaron vs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macaroon
re: SnackHappy
Could be but the ones I remember from Nocochi were more like macaroons than macarons.
re: carswell
The ones I saw on the display yesterday were more like macarons, with bright colors like pink and yellow. Still can't figure out why they were on display though. Should have asked.
re: emerilcantcook
It would similiar to the 'macaroons' shown in today's(Wednesday) edition of the NY Times food section(D2), of a new French pastry shop there. However they call it 'macaroons' instead of macarons.
re: BLM
While most of us know the difference between macaron and macaroon, the arbiters of the English language (e.g. the NYTimes and standard issue spell-checkers) have not yet recognized it. A macaroon is a horrid heavy coconut gullet catching concoction typically sold around Passover, available only in bipolar variation, black or white. A macaron is a light polychromatic delight, available in endless flavors of fruit, spice, and other ingredients. In Paris, you can find pistachio, rose, jasmin, safron, litchi, caramel, olive oil. The list is endless. The best of them, made by Pierre Herme, are incredibly good. Does anybody in Montreal make anything comparable to the Paris product?
Technically speaking however, macaron is simply the French for the English macaroon. In fact they are two significantly different pastries.
re: VivreManger
I'd be interested in knowing what you think of the macarons at Europea. Tiny jewels of bright colours, a nice assortment of flavours, and I find them delightful: not too sweet, with a very good texture. This is the only place I've ever had them though, so I'm not a good judge!
re: phedre
Does this place have two locations one on Mountain and the other on Notre Dame?
re: VivreManger
I think it's just one location(on Mountain street).
re: VivreManger
There are two locations. The one on Mountain is the fancier restaurant while the one on Notre Dame is the take away counter.
re: swissfoodie
Thanks, my mistake.
re: VivreManger
Yep. I go to the one on Notre Dame, it's close to work.
re: phedre
Note that only the one on Notre-Dame sells macarons.
re: phedre
Upon the recommendations in this thread, I stopped by Europea last Friday and purchased one of each flavour of macarons. (There are eight). We were very pleased with them.
My favourites were:
Rose petal
There was also an orange one that I believe was passion-fruit flavoured. It was great.
My least favourites were:
re: mainsqueeze
I went to Euopea earlier this week to try some as well. I have to put a disclaimer here about the fact that it was the first time I tasted this stuff (they don't exist in most parts of US), so I might not be getting it. In sum, I was a little bit underwhelmed. The texture was quite pleasant, but the flavors were too too subtle for my taste. Perhaps this is the nature of the product itself, but seeing the bright colors I expected a little explosion in my mouth. Instead, you really had to concentrate to get the differences in flavors. But then again, I might not be getting the whole macaron thing. Now I have to try the Pierre Herme versions now to see if they are really my thing.
re: emerilcantcook
That's interesting because I thought they were quite flavourful. What flavours did you sample?
re: SnackHappy
I did try 5 of them. Lemon, pistachio, rose petal, cranberry and something else that I can't remember (see I can't even remember the flavor). Perhaps my palate was off that day. I might give them another chance because I don't want to admit that I am a midwestern hick who doesn't get the subtlety of macarons :)
re: emerilcantcook
I'll admit that the lemon wasn't as lemony as it could have been. Anything rose flavoured always reminds me of my grandmother's bathroom. I did however find the passion fruit, pistachio and choco-mint quite flavourful, although I'm not crazy about chocolate and mint together.
re: VivreManger
Oh you bring back such amazing memories of Paris and standing in line for the difficult choice I inevitably had to make because I just could not afford one of each!
There is a wonderful blog on the topic with incredible images on Kuidoare....
re: MaxieGourmet
Just to add to the language confusion, I know them as Luxemburgerli, which is what they are called in German-speaking Switzerland. They are considered to be a specialty of some of the better-known confiserie shops in Zürich.
re: FoodNovice
I prefer laeckerli myself... They make some pretty good ones on Crescent street at this store (the Bern emblem is on the sign). The woman makes them herself and she is also from Bern.
re: swissfoodie
You mean Chocolaterie Suisse, 2080 Crescent.
They advertise in the magazine for Swiss expats. They told me they import their chocolate from Confiserie Tschirren (http://www.swiss-chocolate.ch/ - same photos of truffles) in Bern and they don't seem to have the biggest turnover, so I've hesitated on the chocolate.
But fresh Leckerli would be great later in the year, but more Basler than Bern, no?
re: FoodNovice
Ja genau! The Basler ones are the only ones to consider in my opinion. So you obviously get Revue Suisse as well... What's the deal - full Swiss or half Swiss? And the chocolate is pretty good - they sell the REAL milk schoggi
re: VivreManger
pierre herme has the recipe for his chocolate macarons (with step by step photo in)structions in last month's issue of Regale.
Regale (sp?)isthe french (from france) food magazine people were discussing on this forum a couple of weeks ago. I was able to find it at the depaneur type store that sells magazines at marche atwater (near the atwater door on the second floor).
re: carswell
Benelo's had about a half dozen flavors of macaroons on display when I was there Feb 21st. I had the coffee flavored one to go with their nice light espresso. I am no expert on macaroons but it was a delightful two or three bites -- $1.15 per cookie, though. As carswell noted: not too sweet, just right.
re: tarteaucitron
they have big ones at Peche Glace on Mount Royal, I believe near De Lorimier. I know it`s in front of the horrible restaurant Dans la bouche
re: foodie_mtl
Just because their names is Nocochi does not mean that they make only things with chickpea paste. They make lovely pate de fruits there - I love the black currant one. And while the chick pea cookies are delectable, they also make a great variety of cookies that are not made with chick peas.
I can vouch for the fact that they used to have Macarons there. I was always curious to try them but did not because I found them too expensive. I'm assuming that they didn't sell very well and they therefore decided to stop producing them.
re: mainsqueeze
Yesterday I picked up a box of 16 macarons from Patisserie de Gascogne in Westmount. First the good news. They were extremely well-packed. The plastic box in which they came was solid, with dividers, and survived the car trip to the States. Compared to Euro-pricey macarons from Paris, they were cheap, about Canadian $13.50 for the box. They do look good. And the consistency and crunch is not bad.
Now for the bad news. I have very little basis for comparison to other Montreal macarons. I may have tried one or two over the years and was disappointed, but in the interest of science I thought these were worth a try. I can only compare them to the Parisian product.
They were found in the frozen section, between the boeuf bourguignonne and the mango sorbet, not a promising location for a delicate confection. Perhaps the Outremont store has them fresh, but in Westmount they were only frozen. However the fact that they invested in an extremely durable package suggests that generally they sell them this way.
Now for the taste. There is simply no comparison between the Pierre Herme macarons and these. Laduree in Paris also makes them, but over the years I have tasted Herme, but not Laduree so PH provides the gold standard. What each PH macaron offers is a series of imaginative and delicate flavors, subtly combined in a fashion that surprises and intrigues. The PG macarons were cloddy, one dimensional, and lacked all subtelty of taste. True I have yet to try all 16, but the two or three I tried suffered the same problem. Don't despair however: the PG macarons don't meet the PH standard, but they are available for emergency purposes, and they are on a par with the standard Paris product.
The best news of all is that you can buy a box of them and save the box, but not the contents, for your next trip to Paris. That way you can bring the good ones home safely.
Patisserie de Gascogne, locations
237 ave. Laurier O., Montreal (near Park) (Outremont) 514-490-0235
6095 boul. Gouin O., 514-331-0550
4825 rue Sherbrooke O, (near Victoria) (Westmount) 514-932-3551
940 boul. St.-Jean, Pointe-Claire, 514-697-2622
re: foodie_mtl
Stopped by Noccoci Café twice, May 7th and 9th. I tried two macarons, almond and coffee, from a large selection of flavors. They were good but a bit dry and crumbly on the inside – not nearly as good as those at Benelo's. I stopped by again two days later and tried the green pistachio flavor. This time the interior was soft and moist – a delicate and tasty delight! I guess the one's I had earlier were a bit past their prime. Of course I couldn't resist several selections of their chick pea based mini-cookies, which were wonderful as always. Their Illy based espresso was better than on any of my previous visits – smooth and well-balanced. As always, the ambience was very relaxing and the service very friendly. I have a hard time walking past that place without stopping in.
Espace Euopea has a website for their macarons, go to www.macaronsexpress.com
It appears to offer shipping services for these tasty morsels. Also try Beniamo's on Viger (close to McGill) they are open until 9pm every night and they have good macarons!
re: Finn22
Can anyone tell me the address or contact info of Beniamo's? I can't seem to find info online. TIA.
re: Finn22
So is Europea the must-buy macaron in Montreal? I was underwhelmed by the ones offered by Les petites plaisirs d'Andrea - they had also been frozen. I'm not expecting Pierre Herme quality, but I'd like some solid options while up nort to tide me over until the Lauduree opens down here in NYC.
re: lambretta76
Europea's are the best I've had so far.
I got some macaron at http://nicolosibistro.com/ the other day. I asked the girl at the counter how fresh they were and she told me "yesterday," so I bought three. And though the flavours were pretty nice (lemon cream, pistachio, almond), each of them was stale. One especially was hard as a rock.
Bad news.
re: mainsqueeze
I brought some back to my wife from the Pierre Herme in Tokyo. You have no idea what a rock is ;) But that is not very promising.
Benelo, the café cum hair salon at 2145 Crescent, now has macarons as well as macaroons. Looked like there were eight or nine flavours. All are made "de façon artsanale" in Paris and flown in regularly by chef Alex. Price is $1.15 a shot. The lemon cookie I sampled was light, sweet and intensely flavoured, had a smooth and crunchy-crackly exterior and soft-bordering-on-gooey interior and made a delicious accompaniment to an americano.
I'm curious whether many of you have tried to DIY, having such difficulty finding quality macarons. I use this recipe:
because it was the first thing that came up when I Googled "macaron recipe" a couple years ago, which is pretty much no-fail and never fails to impress.
Honestly: 1. Beat eggs. 2. Almonds into blender. 3. Add Icing sugar to each. 4. Bake.
re: nocochi
Didn't they have it before(although they might not always have it available)?
re: nocochi
Premiere Moisson also has a big, pastry size macaron for sale these days- but not every day and not a every store (I was at the Atwater Market one and when I asked, she looked at me like I was from Mars.. Macarons madame?? Mais non.)
re: nocochi
I have had decent macarons at Nocochi in the past. Recently, however, I've noticed that their macarons are way smaller than before, yet still outrageously priced at $1.25 each. Add that to the fact that a few times they have sold me stale items. I used to love nocochi but have been really disappointed with them lately.
They have sold me stale macarons and rock-hard marzipans. I'd paid a pretty penny for them, so those marzipans were hugely disappointing and have left me not wanting to go back there at all. Considering the prices they charge for their products, you'd think would make more of an effort to ensure freshness.
re: mainsqueeze
Today I paid $1.50 for one at Nocochi, which I thought was way too high, considering how tiny they are. The taste was very nice (coffee flavoured) but the macaron outside was quite crunchy - not sure if that's their style, or it wasn't fresh, but I don't think I'd run back for them at that price. I still love their little cookies, though...
re: cherylmtl
Is there a generally accepted duration that macarons are still at their prime -- anybody??? For little items this expensive I guess it pays to ask when they were made. As I posted further up on this thread , I have had perfect, moist delicious ones there but on other visits ones which were a bit dry and crumbly .
re: Fritzy
To complicate matters further:
When you initially make a macaron, they are dry and crumbly until the cookie gets hydrated by the filling. So you do have to wait until they have "matured" to get that perfect moist macaron.
Dang! If I knew they were this popular... Hubbie makes a mean chocolate macaron at Christmas time....
re: cherylmtl
But it wasn't pleasant? Normally a layer of Caramelised sugar like substance would be desirable, a nice crunch to add texture.
re: cherylmtl
Hard and flaky doesn't sound right. It should be very light and flaky.
Maybe I should ask hubbie nicely if he could make macarons soon...
re: cherylmtl
I tried a few macarons from Nocochi and had a similar experience with the above posters. Too crunchy, hollow, and not much moisture left. I have to say that I think they were pretty stale. Such a ripoff, especially considering the price!
The cookies are still good though. I guess they either have a longer shelf life, or their turnover is better.
re: emerilcantcook
I also recently tried the Nocochi marron and chocolate macarons. I don't believe they are stale, I think it is the style of the cookie they make. They were good, but they are a bit expensive for what you get. I have never eaten the mythical Pierre Hermes product, unfortunately. But from the adoration they elicit, I suspect that the Nocochi product doesn't quite match up.
It is almost winter. Will have to start encouraging the hubbie to start up the chocolate macaron factory...
Alati on Dante street sells macarons and they are really, really good. Crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside. The lemon, raspberry and pistachio are wonderful but the hazelnut one is divine.
Some of the best Macarons that i've tasted in Montreal were at XO at Hotel St-James the reason being that their pastry chef used to work at Ladurée in Paris according to the maitre D.
But i doubt they offer them as takeout as they arent even on the menu.
re: alixium
Just stopped by Esprit Thé (112 Laurier West; Tel: 514-273-4087) and I agree their macarons are totally scrumptious inside and out! They have lots of rather exotic flavors so order a big variety. Really, I would have to say they are the best I have ever eaten! (Depending on who is working, you may need to speak French if that is a consideration.)
re: mainsqueeze
We finally tried the Wawel marcarons and my advice would be to stick to the paczki.
On your recommendations, I went to ESPRITHE (tea house on Laurier street O in Montreal). One of the owners (He speaks English) explained to me that they were proposing only Macarons with different teas (green, wulong or black) in the chocolate . Their teas are mixed with some flowers, fruits and spices. My Goodness, I tried in many places (France too), but here I never ate something so "wonderful" (fresh, tasty and flavourful) 9/10 .Did you try their sorbets and Ice creams with their different teas ?
re: Radhja
I didn't know that they had sorbets and ice creams too. I will have to tell my friends.
I've just tried a new (?) place on Mont-Royal called Point G. Macarons is not their speciality... they only had one flavour today (they told me that they usually have 3), but the one I had was pretty good and original... apricot/rosemary. The texture was perfect, they were really fresh... maybe not enough "filling" though. They told me that they were still working on the perfect recipe, so I think there's a lot of potential there.
They also have a good selection of sorbets/ice cream : raspberry/rose, mapple/pecan, apricot/rosemary, blueberry, pear, coconut/banana and a few others that I don't remember...
re: Glaff
Ok folks, if you want REAL MACARONS (because I've seen way too many bad imitations here), I suggest you go to GASTRONOMIA ALIMENTS FINS INC, between Peel and Wellington. They actually import frozen macarons directly from FRANCE, and trust me, they do taste like real ones, simply because they are! I first went there to get a whole tray for my sister's graduation party, but you can also get smaller packaging. They taste so good and look so cute and colourful! Go to www.gastronomia.ca to get their address.
re: foxilla
Foxilla, I am trying to imagine how one can freeze macarons and maintain the lovely texture of the cookie part. How can they possibly be as good as fresh macarons?
re: moh
i know, i first thought it wouldnt be as good as fresh ones too. but the texture of the buscuit is a bit crunchy and still smooth at the same time. its actually deep frozen macarons, so once you thaw them (which takes about 15 minutes max) it'`s like fresh ones. i used to be sceptic too, but trust me on this one, go taste them and you'll see!
re: foxilla
Yes it's true... even Pierre Hermé recommends it !
Also... I've tried more macarons from Point G... they had 7 new flavors... but unfortunately, they had nothing to do with the first one I had... the texture was ok... but the filling... sugar sugar sugar... no distinguishable taste...
The best I've had in Montreal so far were... mine !
re: souschef
The recipe I use is from Gerard Mulot's book (with a few modifications), but they're all pretty much the same.
It's almost the same as the one on this site (which I've used too) : http://www.puregourmandise.com/gourma... (in french)
For the baking... I've already tried Silpat, but it sticks most of the time... so now I use only parchment paper... with a bit of water under to remove the macaron when they're ready.
And yes, I've already the ones at Europea a few times... wasn't really impressed... they're probably the best you can find in Montreal (with the ones from Esprithé), but I don't know... it just doesn't feel like real parisians macarons... but I wouldn't know how to explain it !
If you want to see some of my latest ;) http://www.flickr.com/photos/glaff/27...
re: foxilla
How much do the macarons at gastronomia cost? I can't find prices on the website.
re: mainsqueeze
The price is 15.00$ for 12 macarons.
You should try it out.
Just seen this in the newspaper today :
Macarons en folie
Les macarons, ces petites gourmandises parisiennes dérivées de la meringue, arrivent à Montréal. Français d'origine, les chefs Gaëlle et Johan Crop ouvrent leur boutique ce samedi sur le Plateau. En tout, 16 saveurs de macaron y sont proposées - des classiques, comme chocolat ou framboise, aux plus tendance, comme noisette ou mangue poivrée.
Dès le 13 septembre, 4479 rue de la Roche
re: SnackHappy
They're now open.
I've just tried them... and they're definitely the best you can find in Montreal. The fruit flavored ones are not so great in my opinion (like every fruit macarons I've tasted in Montreal)... but the caramel and passion/chocolat are both quite amazing !
They also have the big individual format for the classic flavors.
re: mainsqueeze
A box of 12 was 16$.
re: FoodNovice
What flavor did you try ?
I found a new store on St-Denis near Mont-Royal, just opened Saturday. The name is Marius and Fanny. They have chocolates and coffee and macarons. The macaron supplier is from Ste-Dorothee. I haven't been to La Maison du Macaron yet.
I tried the box of 9 for $12 ($1.50 each): pistachio, praline, lemon, chocolate, rasperry. I skipped coffee.
The meringue is less dense than the Toronto bakery on King Street so for me it's better. The cream is unlike other macarons I've eaten (including Luxemburglis) maybe a bit too light. I will come back to get a 9-box of each flavor for a second round.
re: marblebag
Macarons are the new cupcakes.
re: carswell
Except that they are here to stay... they're not just "cute".....
background: on a weekend trip to montreal from toronto... was excited at what appears to be a glut of bakeries producing macarons and thought that of the bunch i was likely to find a winner.
we've just made a couple stops so far and for the most part i am disappointed.
maison du macaron - two stale ones (caramel fleur de sel and cafe), mostly poorly textured and crumbly or overly soft but no "chewiness" what so ever (mango with pepper and hazelnut), hard gel filling for the fruit flavour (mango with pepper), best one of the bunch was pistachio (usually my main measure) and overall ok but not better than my best option in toronto, and a really bizarrely under-baked one ("flavour of the day" calvados) that was completely wet mush under the shell. 6 for $8. they only have the small ones or gigantic ones.
point g: awful. empty puffed crisp shell and pasty filling for the apple flavour. 1 for $1.70
i may have to find myself at europea, benelo, or esprithe though i'm not holding out much hope right now. can anyone do a cross comparison?
re: pinstripeprincess
Unless things have changed very recently, strike Benelo from your list. They're renovating and, last I heard, have decided to ditch or radically downsize the café. Will get full details next week when I drop by for a haircut.
re: carswell
esprithe is also undergoing renovations and won't have food product for the next couple weeks, just tea.
they have some wonderfully aromatic blends to match the macarons and made me seriously regret their lack of confections. will have to drop by the next time i'm in montreal, they seemed genuinely enthusiastic.
re: carswell
So, carswell, what is happening at Benelo's? I hope they at least keep their espresso operation up and running! Where would one go for a Northern Italian style shot if they close?
re: Fritzy
Was there last week. The food and refrigerator cases are gone, though the espresso machine and grinder are still there. Didn't see anyone using them, however. A couple of clouds hung over the visit -- the owners' father had just passed away and I was under the weather -- so we didn't get around to discussing plans for the cafe, sorry to say. Will ask the next time I'm there. Local alternatives would include Nocochi, provided you don't mind Illy, though I suspect my focus is going to be shifting to Myriade.
re: pinstripeprincess
see my reply to the original post below - Esprithé all the way!
Lesley Chesterman has a piece on macarons in the Gazette. Not sure how old it is because strangely there is no date anywhere, but it looks like it could be from today.
Macaron mania hits Montreal - finally!
re: BLM
In my opinion - after trying 12 different places in Montreal and tasting over 100 different macarons - on the quest for THE best - my favorite were from Esprithé. They are really different from the others because their master chocolate maker from France mixes their blends of teas with 72% dark chocolate ganache for the flavors. You can even buy the tea to go with the macarons! My favorite - the orchid flavor and the spicy chocolate flavor (mixed with black tea and spices). To read all about our comments and findings and for the addresses and websites of the different macaron places we tried, go to:
(in French only but at least you can see the photos of our top 3 and get the addresses) Enjoy!
re: cmacpherson
So Christophe Morel makes the macarons at Esprithe(from the link article)? In Lesley Chesterman's piece on macarons, she says the Europea macarons are made by Christophe Morel.
re: BLM
Yes, he makes the macarons for Europea, too - but the ones he makes for Esprithé are different because he works together with the owner, Fabrice Perrin to mix the different teas in with the chocolate ganache. The ones we tasted from Europea didn't impress as much as these... !
Also, do try their chocolates! They are mixed with their different teas as well and made by Christophe Morel. We will be doing a comparison for February on the best "NEW" chocolate boutiques in Montreal.
Oh and my partners liked Point G better than Maison du Macaron, but the giant macaron from M du Mac was amazing (the flavor changes each month). Here are some photos I took of our winning macarons...
Had a chance to sample several brands of macaron side by side at the Salon Passion Chocolat. The tasting is hardly exhaustive, as one just can't eat that much macaron in one go and still eat large quantities of chocolate. Still, it was fun to taste the differences between several brands of macaron. Here are a few comments:
1. Marius and Fanny: tried the chocolate, strawberry and pistachio macarons. The chocolate and strawberry macarons were very good, nice crispy outer layer, with a chewy nutty inner layer on the biscuit, and very nice fillings, if somewhat subtle in flavour. But the pistachio one was horrid! No pistachio taste at all, it tasted like coconut, very disappointing.
2. Christophe Morel: only tried the strawberry one. The colours on the CM macarons are very Day-Glo, which is fun. I found the strawberry flavour quite vibrant, and the texture was excellent. I would like to try more of these.
3. Point G: only had the chocolate-hazelnut one. The macaron is a pale brown hazelnut colour, with an odd dusting of dark brown crumbs no doubt added for artistic effect, but to me it looked a bit odd. But the flavour was spot on. Nice chewy texture, very nutty.
4. Esprit du The: had the rose one. Again,very vibrant colour, nice texture, although these ones were a little drier than the other macarons. The flavour is very subtle, I didn't notice a lot of rose flavour. But I liked the delicate nature of these macarons.
Well it looks like we will have to experiment with different flavours of macarons this holiday season. yummy little suckers!
re: BLM
I can give you what info I have:
Christophe Morel Chocolatier
1241, Gay-Lussac
(450) 449 3040
Hope that helps!
re: moh
At first bite I did not like the Esprit du The rose macaron, thinking that that was not the taste I was looking for in a macaron. BUT, it kinda grew on me, and I went back to buy more to take home. Those were the only macarons I bought, apart from tasting several on site. The sugar buzz made me unable to sleep that night.
I had a chance to taste a bunch of macarons from Point G over the weekend. While I found the texture pleasant, the flavours were too subtle and they were cloyingly sweet.
I still prefer Europea and Maison du macaron, but I've yet to try out Esprithé.
re: hungryann
My boss got me those on his recent visit to Costco
I like the outer layer, not chewy (old) nor brittle (too dry) The filling was like the creme fraiche filling of the Leonidas fruit-filled chocolate which is good by itself but it wasn't what I wanted in a macaron. I prefer a more buttercreamy texture for the filling. At least it wasn't the coyingly sweet "jam" like they do it at Maitre Chocolatier.
When fresh I still prefer Marius & Fanny.
Patisserie de Gascogne started selling macarons again.
The same box as before. I was told by an employe of Pte-Claire patisserie that they were only testing the market, and they stopped selling them a bit before christmas. But I called today and asked and they said they were back on the shelves.
I bought an assortment of macarons for my brother at Christmas. I picked up^a sample of all of flavors from Gastronomia, Point G, La Maison du Macaron, and Esprithé. Noccoci does carry them, but I was unable to pick them up in time. The ones from Noccoci are made in Dubai and shipped over. The key to having the perfect macaron is freshness... make sure you can get them as close to freshly made as possible.
My favorites were bought from Esprithé (the jasmine scented is heavenly). These stood out because they are infused with tea flavor making their taste very unique. The flavors linger nicely.among their regular flavors.
In addition to their regular varieties (17 flavors I believe), La Mason du Macaron carried a limited edition box with flavors such as foie gras & fig, salmon & dill, olive oil & sundried tomato, raspberry & pepper, avocado & saffron, and my favorite of these... the goat cheese and squash.
Point G were good, but compared to the others, seemed a little bland.
Try Gastronomia if the idea of always having fresh macarons on hand appeals to you. I bought a box of 72 that can be defrosted in sections as needed... and yes, they ARE VERY GOOD despite being frozen.
re: Andria
When I asked the people at Nocochi I was told the macarons where made on the premises.
re: mainsqueeze
Really? Suspicious I say... they lied to one of us!
There's an online store that sells delicious French macarons and they are on sale right now: http://www.histoiresucree.com/meta_ca...
re: Susie37
The site refers to them as "macaroons" and they don't look like the macarons that are discussed in this thread.
re: mainsqueeze
I know some people didn't like the Point G's macarons, but I loved them!
re: mainsqueeze
That's because, as many North Americans don't seem to realise, the word 'macaron' in French (which is translated by the English word 'macaroon') describes an incredibly wide range of confections. Any little biscuit which is made using egg whites, sugar and ground nuts is, in French, called a 'macaron'. Amaretti are 'macarons', for example. And there are several very famous kinds of macaroon in France that look nothing like the kind discussed in this thread, but are definitely macaroons all the same. The very colourful, sandwiched-together, flying-saucer-shaped macaroons that we're talking about here are a quite recent invention compared to many classic/traditional macaroons and are properly called macarons parisiens to distinguish them from other kinds of biscuit.
Bumping up this thread to report on a new macaron store. it seems to be a new outpost of Point G (original at 1266 Mont-Royal Est). This one is called Macarons & Chocolat- on Bernard at Hutchison. They've only been open a week and it's heavy on the slick interior. I bought 6 macarons for $9 (!). We thought the chewy consistency was great and the flavors nice and strong! But they were a bit sweet and surprisingly heavy on the cream.


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- PriceyFoodlover13Dined on 11/23/2014This brunch has a nice variety and the food is very good and kept fresh. The guy making omelets and carving the meat was downright rude and didn't seem to be enjoying his job. He made a good omelet, though. The price has gone up and a few items removed since we were here last and it is too pricey for a family brunch now.Special Features:
- A Place that may have promiseVictorDined on 11/15/2014The atmosphere was great for talking and carrying on a conversation. The service was very good; the servers were attentive and on the spot when needed. The food was okay. One pork tenderloin was overdone and dry the other was more than medium rare. The sides were too salty, and this is coming from a guy who salts most everything. The Nines has potential for a place to dine.
- fabulous brunch!ExquisiteDined on 11/9/2014Best brunch buffet ever! Great selection, excellent service, and a beautiful atmosphere. A+Special Features:
- Service issuesmkedinerDined on 11/8/2014We experienced a significant service issue where our waitress "forgot" to put our order into the system and failed to check in for at least 30 minutes. In order to get any traction, I needed to walk up to the hostess station and alert them of the situation. We waited for another 10 minutes and a manager eventually showed up to check in and comped our drinks and dessert, which certainly helped, but shouldn't have been necessary had the waitress simply checked in and noticed our soup/salads had not arrived for at least 30 minutes. The food itself was pretty good, but based on this service, we will not be returning to this restaurant.
- A Great Birthday Dinner!CarlySueWIDined on 11/8/2014We had never been to Nine before and decided to do so for my birthday. It made for a special celebration! Please see my full write-up at TripAdvisor, CarlySueWI.Special Features:
- The Nines is Definitely a Ten!DebDoesDiningDined on 11/2/2014Had a birthday brunch for an 86-year-old. The setting was perfect (birthday boy is a golfer), there was a room (Playdium) for the kids for pre- and post-buffet distraction, a saxophonist to add to the ambience, and a variety of very tasty food. The per-person price was very reasonable. The only negative was trying to find our server for drinks/extra utensils.Special Features:
- Good Food Nice viewKimmerDined on 10/24/2014Had a nice first visit. Service, food and view were very nice. Would recommend if you don't want the dirve downtown.Special Features:
- Disappointed too many times.MadEater7VIPDined on 10/24/2014I have dined at this restaurant several times, and I have become very disappointed with the food. The service has always been mediocre at best. Our entrees came out with the wrong sides, the baked cod was too dry (possibly freezer burned), and the food was terribly salty and ultimately inedible. I asked for my steak to be cooked medium, and it was brought out rare to medium-rare. Prior meals were at least less salty. After this experience, I don't think I will ever consider eating at the Nines again.
- Great food and ambiancebrianweisDined on 10/17/2014The nines shoulder renamed to the tens because it was a 10 out of ten. Great food, extensive wine list and great drinks.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pleasant EveningwineanddineDined on 10/17/2014First visit to "nines" and we enjoyed it. The wine list offered a good variety although it was not extensive. The food was good and prepared properly.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Sunday bruncheating4pleasureDined on 10/12/2014Great food. Particularly the prime rib. Tables a little too close together making going back and forth to the buffet difficult. A little pricey. But stunning view.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- wonderful experiencelakegirl1Dined on 10/3/2014We had dinner there on a Friday evening with a small group celebrating birthday. Everyone had a wonderful time. the bartenders were fabulous. The menu had a great selection. Food was delicious. And the service was outstanding. I highly recommend.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/26/2014It was a romantic atmosphere except that we could hear the people on either side of us talking, word for word. We felt too close to the other diners. Also, the staff served me soup with no spoon and my husband steak with no steak knife. Food was good. Lemon dessert was great!Special Features:
- Fish FryAlmostthereDined on 9/26/2014Evening out with hearing impair guest was quit satisfactory. Three fish fry diners were very good, however, the walleye dinner was extremely disappointing. The portion was very under sized and the filet was very fishy tasting(i.e., old).
- Great Sunday brunchlitmanxpVIPDined on 9/20/2014Prime rib was excellent, and my wife loved the chocolate fountainSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Needs improvementIzzyDined on 9/20/2014There for special occasion and ended up very disappointed. Rib special was not worth it; extremely tough and no flavor. Steak was only adequate. Our bread basket came after we got our meals. We were told it was being made; it was cold. Wait staff was horrible. Waitress only came to the table 4 times. Took over 1/2 hr to get our bill. Nice location but kitchen and staff really need to step things up!!Special Features:
- Anniversary CelebrationFussydinerVIPDined on 9/13/2014We met 2 other couples for dinner on 9/13/14 to celebrate our wedding anniversaries, which all occur within 3 weeks of one another. The service was great, and we loved the food! The braised short ribs are fantastic!! We had a lovely dinner and stayed for after dinner drinks in the bar. We were seated next to a window and had a great view as the sun set. We'll definitely be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Exceeded ExpectationsSebastianDined on 9/13/2014A bit pricey, but worth it. The walleye was excellent and the eggplant was amazing. Server was topnotch; attentive without hovering. Will definitely return, even though it's an hour away.Special Features:
- Very Special!!MaryDined on 9/7/2014I highly recommend Nines. It is the perfect place for brunch on a special occasion...but I would love to go there every weekend! The buffet was beautiful and delicious. A Mimosa or champagne included. There were not too many dessert selections (chocolate fountain, cheesecake, and small tartlets) but that was good or I might have eaten too many! The fruit display was gorgeous. Lots of lunch options as well as eggs and made to order omelets. Loved those roasted potatoes!!! Great coffee too. Our server was attentive, helpful and great all around. Beautiful setting with view of golf course.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Packer backerFlybyDined on 8/22/2014Excellent Friday fish fry. Great menu and wine list as well. Perfect sports bar for game day too.Highly recommend The Nines.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best ribs!litmanxpVIPDined on 8/20/2014Saturday night rib special is epic. $19 for a full rack with fries and slaw. They bring it out on a cafeteria tray which makes the experience since it is a nicer place. These are the best ribs I have had in a very long time. These are NOT fall off the bone, they are smoked correctly!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing steaks!litmanxpVIPDined on 8/19/2014One of the best steaks I have had! It was perfectly cooked and had a unique crust that was delicious.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Saturday night rib special!litmanxpVIPDined on 8/15/2014The best BBQ ribs I have had in a very long time. A must try!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Busy Sunday BrunchjabkVIPDined on 8/3/2014Hesitant to keep our reservation after arriving as there were 2 banquet parties also using the Sunday brunch line. However, the line moved quickly and the food and service were very good. Glad to see that the restaurant is doing well.Special Features:
- Great fish fry!litmanxpVIPDined on 8/1/2014Fish fry is one of the best I have had in the entire Milwaukee area. Ask for Mark as your server. He did a great job!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 268 reviews are from the nines American Bistro reviews archive.
- Beautiful Changes!OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 7/30/2014Lot of changes since my last visit 10 years ago. Love the fact that the restaurant is open to the public. Wonderful separate bar area and very classy. Service was outstanding. We were there on a Wednesday so not super busy. New ownership has the right marketing approach. I would bet Friday and Saturdays are even better. We would revisit.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great fish fry!litmanxpVIPDined on 7/18/2014A must try fish fry. I have had it two weeks in a row and it's among the best around.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Worst experience as 15yr memberTerribleDined on 7/17/2014Service was beyond poor. Left 4 messages over 3 days to confirm reservations --with no return call. Food took over 1 hour to arrive (cold)! Our server should not have been permitted to deal with customers--diffidently inexperienced. Overall, I would be extremely embarrassed to take any family or friends in the future.Special Features:
- DisappointedOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/13/2014The Nines was highly recommended to us and another couple, but did not live up to expectations. The hot food was luke warm at best and the sirloin meat was very stringy and hard to chew. The best part was the desserts which were very good. Also the bottomless mimosas turned out to be 1 each.Special Features:
- A Perfect Evening!RMM2Dined on 7/12/2014We came to Nines American Bistro to celebrate our anniversary and have a good meal, and we weren't disappointed. The staff--from restaurant manager to table "bussers"--were warm, friendly and extremely professional. The food was outstanding--my salmon was moist and flavorful with vegetables done to a perfect crisp/tender, and my husband's walleye fillet was equally delicious. Dessert, a "drunken turtle" sundae, was decadently rich and generous enough for us to share and still satisfy a sweet-tooth. This was our first time as patrons of this restaurant--we chose it because we were married at this country club 44 years ago. It won't be our last visit. We highly recommend Nines based on our experiences--and we're pretty fussy!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Brunch has ImprovedDeniseVIPDined on 6/29/2014Nice to see the improvements made to the Sunday brunch. Dessert presentation and selection much better than our last visit.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/29/2014We have been there several times for bunch, we have brought a few family and friends, it is always good, it didn't matter if it was just the 2 of us or a party of 7, wait staff always a pleasure, has something for everyone, beautiful viewSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Too bad...BIGice2623Dined on 6/27/2014My girlfriend and I used to love going to The Nines, but now they have changed management/ ownership, kitchen staff, service staff, etc. The service was fantastic. My plate of walleye, steamed carrots, and fried potato wedges was alright (undercooked carrots, super greasy potato wedges); however, my date's plate of a sirloin steak with a twice baked potato and asparagus tasted like they dumped salt over the entire plate. Both of us were quite disappointed and we probably won't go back for another ($100.00 +) meal. Very disappointed in my old favorite restaurant. At least the wine was good...Special Features:
- 2 year anniversary celebrationTonBonDined on 6/21/2014What a perfect way to celebrate our daughter and son-in-law's 2 year wedding anniversary at the Nine's American Bistro. They were married at the beautiful River Club Mequon 2 years ago. We had a wonderful experience then and had a fantastic dinner this past Saturday. The food was absolutely delicious, the service extraordinary (thank you Connie) and the atmosphere delightful. We will definitely not wait another 2 years to return to this wonderful restaurant..Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Ribeye toughDeniseVIPDined on 6/21/2014Ordered the bone-in ribeye and there was a lot of gristle. Not marbling, but up edible gristle. My dog loved my $40 steak. Ordered side of creamed spinach, which was served sautéed, not creamed. Served a dirty wine decanter and we had to ask to have it cleaned. Service and atmosphere are great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- changed menu againmarcwojoDined on 6/21/20141st time they has this innovative menu with flights where you could build small plates into a 'm meal. That was nice. Now they have a limited selection and are very pricey. Food was good but not worth the 20oz ribeye at $42
- OpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 6/15/2014OUR SERVER DIDN'T SEEM TO KNOW WHAT HE WAS SUPPOSED TO DO. WE HAD TO ASK FOR WATER 3 TIMES, I REALIZE IT WAS A BUFFET BUT HE DIDN'T HAVE TOO MUCH TO DO, DIDN'T EVEN CLEAR OUR USED PLATES OFF THE TABLE. WE NEEDED TO CONTINUALLY ASK FOR MORE COFFEE AND THEN WE STILL HAD TO WAIT TO GET IT!Special Features:
- SamuelDined on 6/15/2014Food was great, need to keep it filled up but it was a busy day. Everyone very friendly.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Father's DayBillDined on 6/15/2014Enjoyed Father's Day brunch (and Mother's Day Brunch). Food was fantastic. Service friendly and helpfulSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Father's Day Awesomeeating4pleasureDined on 6/15/2014The Nines did a great job on Father's day. The buffet they offered for brunch was delicious. We were greeted promptly with mimosas while they tried to minimize the burden on the servers by seating tables individually. We were a little perplexed by the fact that the waitress did not come to offer us coffee until we had been up to the buffet, but we went up without talking to her so it was fine. The salmon was the "good" kind (my daughter's words). The beef was perfectly cooked for my husband - rare. The eggs were delicious, the yogurt bar with fresh raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries along with granola was my favorite. Finally the desserts were great too. Most loved the chocolate fountain, I loved the chocolate torte.Special Features:

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- bklynbiker Oct 6, 2011 10:23 AM
small party, just we four. Not blow the bankroll, but something elevated from standard Mexican for special birthday dinner. Looking at Crema, Maya and Suenos. Thoughts? If it matters, it will be a Saturday night in early November. Thanks thoughts
We really like El Parador on E 34 St. Not too fancy schmancy but a few steps up from the Tex Mex places. They have the best mole sauce I have had outside of Mexico.
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I very much liked Sueños: festive, attractive, and very good food. I have a different view of El Parador: very tired decor and food, including salsa that tasted right out of the jar. In a time warp; I have not idea how they have lasted so long. I've heard good things about La Esquina and Toloahce but haven't yet been.
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You can check out La Camelia in the W. Village. Just went there. Food was excellent and they take reservations.
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Thanks much all. I emailed links to my 3 and let b'day pick after doing his own research, and he's gone w/ Suenos, which seems a good choice. Toloache wasn't considered because of location, unfortunately. It's a Sat. night and no way would any of us want to go to Times Sq. on a Sat. night -- just a personal quirk but we're all of the same mind on that. Would try some other time though. Yerba sounds really good too, but if it's a tad cramped as I 've heard, think will reserve for a 'just we two' dinner when we're downtown already. Will report back on resulting dinner next month. Tx again
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I have to say that for my money the best Mexican food in New York is in Park Slope, Brooklyn at Fonda. Great, authentic food and fabulous vibe. Roberto Santibanez is planning to open an LES branch in February 2012. I know that's too late for your dinner. but his food blows all those other places away.
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I was at Fonda on Saturday night and the place was packed. We showed up after 8pm without a reservation and enjoyed our frozen magaritas (delicious) at the bar while we waited for a table. We had the guacamole (a must - so good, served with hot sauce, tortilla chips and fresh mini tortillas) as a starter. We also had the pork adobo, the shrimp, the fish appetizer and the duck appetizer. All wonderful and I would highly recomment Fonda. The warm, friendly service made the evening.
Maya is REALLY good and I would say go there. Otherwise, you can also do Dos Caminos.
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7 hour layover at SFO - what to do?
Ok so here's the thing - for reasons that now escape me, I scheduled my flights to include a 7 hour layover at SFO. I arrive on a Saturday at 8am and depart at 3pm. Besides poking fun at my suboptimal planning skills, what can folks recommend as a "get out of the airport for a few hours" solo side trip? All reasonable ideas considered, must include food.
Type of cuisine = wide open, can and will eat anything. Cost/budget = more commensurate with my presentation/attire which will be 'casual traveler' just off a trans pacific flight and about to go back to the east coast
Apologies to yelpers who have already chimed in :)
When in your situation I always worry about getting back to the airport on time, but 7 hours is a long time.
You could take BART from the airport and get off at the Embarcadero Station You will be within easy walking distance of the Ferry Plaza Shops and Farmers' Market where can find Vietnamese, Mexican, Seafood, American food. You can buy fruit for the next leg of your trip. You can buy food-to-go for dinner.
re: chocolatetartguy
Not only is that perfect but the view is not bad. You could also take a street car to Fishermans Wharf just to say you were there.
The obvious response is going to be "go to the Ferry Building Farmers Market" but if you are coming from Asia the prospect of another jostling tourist-destination crowd may not be the most attractive option. (I'm in Shanghai as I write this.) Your generous time window basically makes your question a very open-ended one, as in "where to go for lunch/brunch in the [BART-accessible] Bay Area on a Saturday" and you might want to focus your query a little more.
re: Xiao Yang
Your point is excellent but I am really interested in a variety of responses (the more off the wall the better) hence the wide net that I have thrown
Your timing is superb. Saturday is the Farmer's Market at the Ferry Building (as chocolatetartguy said, a short walk from the Embarcadero Station). Start off with chilaquiles from the Primavera stand (go straight through the Ferry Building to where the bulk of the market is, and keep going all the way to the waterfront. Look for a long line.) Many people swear by Blue Bottle coffee - I've tried it at two farmer's market and always find it too acidic when made there, but have always enjoyed coffee made at home from their beans. Then pick up a croissant from Della Fattoria (plus a loaf of their excellent bread to take home), some cheese from Andante, jam from June Taylor, some fruit from wherever it looks good. From inside the Ferry Building, pick up some salumi from Boccalone (I like the pepato salami, sliced paper thin). You can picnic outside, facing the Bay, or inside, at the Wine Merchants, where they will provide plates and silverware, and you can get wine flights to go with your farmer's market haul.
More ideas on where to eat at the Ferry Building Farmer's Market on a Saturday
re: daveena
Just saw Xiao Yang's post... if you're looking to avoid crowds and are just looking for a nice brunch, I'd get out at the 16th Street BART stop and go to Bar Tartine for brunch (you might get there a little early, though... I think it opens at 11), followed a half-mile stroll to Bi-Rite Creamery for ice cream. Stop by Tartine Bakery and the main Bi-Rite store to pick up snacks for the plane. Another brunch option in the neighborhood is Ti Couz, for excellent crepes - it opens at 10.
re: daveena
You mean, of course, a two-block stroll to Bi-Rite, not a half-mile! 16th and Mission is grubby but fun--lots of taquerias and Latino food options. And then if you walk 4 blocks to 18th and Guerrero, you get yuppie food heaven--Bi Rite Grocery, Delfinia Pizzeria, Tartine Bakery, Bi Rite Creamery, plus the gorgeous views from the top of Dolores Park.
re: dixieday2
Oh yeah... that half-mile number stuck in my head because of a huge argument a bunch of us had a few years ago about whether or not it was reasonable to have someone walk from the 16th and Mission BART to 18th and Guerrero during a layover, so I Google mapped it out - from the BART station to 18th and Guerrero, it's 0.6 miles, but from Bar Tartine, it's only 0.3 (I was pro-walking,)
I would go straight to the Metreon, watch a movie and than have a meal at Sanrakou, theire Sushi is just realy great ( you could do vise versa)
re: Leilasfo
i hear they have movies on planes now.
since it is a weekend and you can BART to the airport, you can
plan when to leave the city pretty carefully and wont have to build
in that big of a cushion for traffic etc.
i'd also recommend walking the mission corridor between 24th and 16th st bart stations. you can get mexican/central american sitdown meals [poc chuc], fast food [burritos and tacos], asian food, go to a bar, indian ice cream, other asian ice cream, slices of pizza, decent hamburgers, fancier meals, good coffee at a wireless care, decent bakery, sit in a dolores park, sit in a cafe, walk around and people watch, go to a book store, out door beer garden [zeitgeist], high end beer bar [the monk's kettle] ... the mission is one of the main "walk around neighborhoods" of SF.
imho, that's too much time for the ferry bldg. although really you could probably do both ... in which case, go to teh ferry bldg first and then come back towards the mission.
the other option is DEEM SUM ... but i'd only ask about that if it is something you are particularly excited about because it will slightly derail the "easier" options and DEEM SUM for one is not optimal.
the weather here has been pretty good still, but if you show up at a rainy time, i suppose that may involve a slight change of plan.
[note: this is pretty much what i do when i have ~8hr lay over in s'pore ...
i got off in search of cheap food, cheap asian fruit drinks and occasioanlly
air conditioning and a little shopping. it does make the lay over more fun,
if you arent totally beat after the flight.]
re: psb
Rain is forecast for Saturday.
That makes the Ferry Building a good option, because part of it is enclosed and you can always dash in and out.
You don't say if this is your first time in SF, so I'm assuming that is so.
The Embacadero Bart stop which is the stop near the Ferry Building, is also a cable car stop. So after Ferry Plaza you could take a cable car to the top of Nob Hill,Get off and take another cable car down to North Beach / Fisherman's Wharf. Get an Irish Coffee at Buena Vista Cafe and grab a street car on the Embarcardero and go back to the Ferry Building. Catch a street car at the Ferry Buidling up to the Mission. and walk from 16th to 24th. It is Dia de los Muertos, so there might be some special items like tamales and pan de muertos available at local restaurants and panaderiias.
If it is too rainy to do much. Go to the Ferry Building. There is Tadich, they oldest restaurant in SF that has hardly cnaged. Have some sand dabs. Drop by the Old Post Office building for to check out the lovely old building with its fountain raining water from the ceiling. Have a cup of tea and a snack at Yank Sing.
Hope you report back about where you went. Tried to check your profile here and yelp to see what you might enjoy, but you haven't posted much either place. However, based on some yoga thing on yelp, I was guessing you might enjoy the old post office.
re: rworange
The OP said "a Saturday" not "this Saturday."
re: psb
Last weekend, as part of friends' wedding celebration, I led a chowing tour of the Latin side of the Mission. Other guides took groups that focused on architecture and murals, so i didn't go to Mission Dolores and the main alley ways (Balmy Alley and Clarion Alley). Yet, I'm pretty proud that I came up with an efficient route that hit up some of the Mission's most striking murals, historic blocks, and good snacks (antojitos). Starting at 16th and Valencia and ending at 25th and Mission, both near BART stations, it took two hours. The initial group was 15 and ended with 4 die-hards from NY plus me. We didn't make all the stops on the tour, but someone walking alone could probably do the whole thing in less than 2.5 hours. For those walking back, I suggested that they take Valencia St northward to see another angle on the neighborhood.
Here's the route -
Mission Murals and Antojitos Walk - Saturday October 24, 2008, 2pm-4pm
Local - Four Barrel Coffee, doughnuts/caf 375 Valencia St (14th and 15th)
via 15th to Guerrero passing Tartine Bakery, point out Bi-Rite Creamery
Mural - Women's Building, 3543 18th St # 8 San Francisco CA
via Valencia south, then 19th toward Mission
Mural – Vamos Gigantes, PG&E Building, 19th St (Valencia and Mission)
Guatemala – Acaxutla, 2282 Mission Street (18th and 19th)
Nicaragua - Las Tinajas, 2338 Mission St, sit-down (19th and 20th)
via Mission (west side of street) to 21st Street mural on bank
Guatemala - San Miguel mango, minutas and elotes cart, 21st St (Mission)
Mural - 21st Street to Bethany mural @ Capp
via Capp to 22nd
Italy - La Copa Loca, gelato, 3150 22nd St, San Francisco (Capp)
via 22nd to Mission
El Salvador - Antojitos Salvadorenos Aminta, sit down, 2578 Mission St (22nd)
point out Peruvian grocer, El Perol, al pastor spit @ Altena
via 22nd to Bartlett St (historic) to 24th then Osage Alley (murals) to 25th
Colombia and Ecuador - Mr. Pollo 2823 Mission St (24th and 25th)
point out
China and Mexico - Kings Bakery Café for bbq pork bun, 2846 Mission
Italy and Mexico - Dianda's, 2883 Mission St, San Francisco
Local - Mission Pie 2901 Mission St, San Francisco (24th and 25th)
re: Melanie Wong
This is a great idea, especially for a wedding weekend with visiting guests! I have always wondered about Las Tinajas - what did you have there? There's also another Nicaraguan place farther down Mission I think....has anyone tried it?
re: Melanie Wong
thanks mw,
your post is now in the passport case.
re: Melanie Wong
I love this and will print it out too :) especially digging the mural photo op, as documenting the adventure, from food to other scenery, is quite important to me
re: Melanie Wong
Completely plundered your post, Melanie -- I have a Mission crawl on my itinerary for next week and will be using your tour to supplement. Many thanks!
re: Melanie Wong
update: the trip went very well - see pics here:
thanks to Melanie Wong!!!
re: maria23
The produce and flowers have beautiful autumnal colors. Thanks for posting these.
re: maria23
Great pics -- looks like you crammed a lot into your layover! BTW, the "random boat" is one of the Golden Gate Transit district ferries (ferries at the Ferry Building!).
re: maria23
Thanks for reporting back, but I have a slow internet conection so won't be able to go through the album. Could you just post a few words about where you finally ate and how you liked it. Just curious.
re: rworange
Ok, here goes - I started inside the Ferry Building while waiting for my friend, checked out Cowgirl Creamery (there's one in DC too) and tasted some delightful cheeses, and got a coffee (inside or outside the building can't remember) to stave off the desire to sleep, as my brain thought it was about 5am the next day. My friend arrived and we split a bratwurst at the farmer's market, with grilled onions, sauerkraut and mustard, also drank orange sodas like we were on a school field trip or something. Also at the farmer's market I bought a bag of chocolate cherries from Bella Viva - they were so good that I bought a case of 24 when I got home to give as office gifts, stocking stuffers, etc. That was it for food at the Farmer's Market - then we BARTed down to the Mission, got more coffee at Four Barrel Coffee, took pics and had pupusas revueltas at Acaxutla (so good - would have eaten more if weren't pacing ourselves). Somewhere along the way looked for Bi-Rite Creamery, but couldn't find it; don't ask me why, we had the itinerary with us. We must have looked like we were completing a scavenger hunt, and in a way I guess we were. The last place we ate was La Copa Loca for gelato and had run out of time to see/eat more before I had to be back to the airport. I made it onto the plane with 10 minutes to spare. A little too close for my taste but it was a very fun stop over and I slept the whole way back to DC - no one else was in my row so I could stretch out. Well, that's it - hope you can get on a high speed connection and check out the pics!
re: maria23
Sounds like you had a great time! Bi-Rite Creamery was near the corner of 18th and Dolores, right near the base of Dolores Park.
A lot depends on how hungry and tired you are, and how the weather is.
Unless it is rainy, you should first go to the Ferry Building. It's crowded, but I don't think it will remind you of Asia in any way. There are plenty of areas where it's easy to sit down and escape the crowds. The food is excellent, there are a lot of choices, and you'd be able to get there on the early side, which will be nice. You probably won't spend 5 hours there, but it's easy to spend at least 2 or 3.
After you are done at the Ferry Building, you'll probably still have time, in which case I'd also suggest going to the Mission - walking around Valencia St (great shops and bookstores, as well as food), or 24th St (great taquerias, interesting shops) or going towards Dolores Park. Again, if the weather is nice, this will be great....if it's rainy, not as great, but still doable.
I think SF is a great place to be stuck for 7 hours, especially on a Saturday....so you planned very well :)
Dave MP
re: Dave MP
"It's crowded, but I don't think it will remind you of Asia in any way."
It is definitely a whitebread crowd, if that's what you you are referring to. But the fact remains that it is a jostling crowd, and a crowd is a crowd is a crowd.
re: Xiao Yang
I believe that Dave MP is referring to your own statement: "if you are coming from Asia the prospect of another jostling tourist-destination crowd may not be the most attractive option."
If she wants an Asian and an Italian experience she can get off at Montgomery and hop on the 30 Stockton and go to North Beach (ABC in Berkeley as I write this).
re: chocolatetartguy
re: Xiao Yang
I was at the Ferry Building with my grandparents this Saturday, and there are sections where the crowd is big and jostling, but it's also very easy to escape the crowds and go have a seat on the sidelines. I was slightly concerned that it would be crowded for my grandparents, but they really enjoyed it. When you sit down on one of the benches, the Ferry Building experience can be quite relaxing, and I think it would feel great to be outside, overlooking the Bay, after a long flight.
That said, if it's raining, everyone will be inside, where it is indeed crowded. But it's still worth a visit - if the OP doesn't like it, she'll get back on BART and head elsewhere.
re: Paul H
As usual missed that after several readings so eliminate Europe. I know people that actually do go to Australia.
re: Paul H
Also found found flights originating in Mumbai and Dubai not related.
re: wolfe
Here I am! I will be coming from Seoul on my way back home to Wash DC. Some other details that I sort of deliberately left out to throw as wide a net/blank a slate as possible (and I was in a rush): I lived in San Bruno and worked on Nob Hill for a year in 1995 and absolutely fell in love with the city. One of my favorite things to do was get on the Geary St bus at Eddy St near where my friend lived and go west to some art house theater (the name escapes me) for a mid afternoon foreign or independent movie and get a piroshki at some Russian bakery (it must also have been along Geary but again can't recall the name). They were so tasty and we were allowed to eat on the bus which for some reason surprised us.
Everyone here has provided awesome recommendations - I will keep reading and be sure to follow up. The day in question is Nov 15. Thanks to all!!
re: maria23
Sounds like the Bridge Theater; don't recall piroshkis close by, though.
re: maria23
Perhaps the Four Star on Clement, or the Balboa. There are piroshki to be found near Geary and 24th.
re: Xiao Yang
Could it have been the Bridge theater on Geary at about Wood?
The farmers' market is nice because u don't need to buy anything, u could simply taste the samples offered by each vendor: lots of fruit, cheese, flavored olive oil, indian food, budhist vegetarian (love the fake omelet), nuts, dried cereals and fruits, etc.
And inside the Ferry Building u can buy all sorts of gourmet foods: try the osetra caviar blinis at Tsar Nicolai Caviar (I think they also have a multi-course tasting menu, it changes), raw or cooked oysters from Hog Island Oyster Co., enjoy a tea service at Imperial Tea Court, gelato from Ciao Bella, fancy chocolates from Recchiuti Confections (my favorites are the rose caramel, candied orange peel, key lime pears, and the marshmallows), delicate French pastries from Miette, cured meats from Boccalone Salumeria, sample many cheese at Cowgirl Creamery, buy bread from ACME Bread Co., buy wine by the glass/bottle at Wine Merchant's bar section - they even let you bring in food from other shops, so maybe get some cheese, bread, salame, etc. to make your own picnic with a glass of wine.
You can also eat at many of the sit-down shops & restaurants inside: Italian hoagies from Mastrelli's, roasted chicken/meats and side dishes from Mistral Rotisserie, a decadent brunch at Boulette's Larder (it fills up quickly, so your chances to get a table are low), gourmet sandwiches and salads from Lulu Petite, modern Japanese foods (try the croquettes or the many bento boxes) from Delica rf1 (the only gourmet Japanese delicatessen in SF), trendy Vietnamese food from Slanted Door, Mediterranean food from MarketBar, etc.


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Writers: Ken Ehrlich, David Wild | Directors: Walter C. Miller, Paul Miller | Stars: Akon, Adrian Anderson, Patti Austin, Burt Bacharach
Votes: 29
39. The Voice of the Philippines (2013– )
Game-Show, Reality-TV
Stars: Alex Gonzaga, Robi Domingo, Apl.de.Ap, Lea Salonga
Votes: 24
40. Shades of Love: Lilac Dream (1987 Video)
PG | 90 min | Drama, Romance
The story of a young woman alone on an island and a young man washed ashore from a shipwreck. She nurses him back to health, falling in love with him along the way.
Writer: Serita Deborah Stevens | Directors: Jim Kaufman, Marc F. Voizard | Stars: Dack Rambo, Susan Almgren, Walter Massey, Arthur Grosser
Votes: 20
41. The 35th Annual Grammy Awards (1993 TV Special)
Stars: Patti Austin, Tony Bennett, Michael Blakey, Boys II Men
Votes: 16
42. The Florence Henderson Show (2007– )
60 min | Talk-Show
When beloved television, film and Broadway star Florence Henderson knocks, Hollywood answers. Having delighted audiences for over 50 years, there's only one show big enough to contain her ... See full summary »
Creators: Elliot Jacobson, Peter M. Green | Stars: Florence Henderson, Carol Burnett, Carl Reiner, Garry Marshall
Votes: 14
43. Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem (2004 TV Movie)
Numerous celebrities pay tribute to the 70th anniversary of the famous Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York.
Writer: Ruth Adkins Robinson | Stars: Yolanda Adams, Ashanti, Patti Austin, Shirley Caesar
Votes: 13
44. Ebony/Jet Showcase (1982– )
30 min | Talk-Show
Magazine show based on the two African-American magazines "Ebony" and "Jet".
Stars: Debra Crable, Darryl Dennard, Elliott Francis, Greg Gumbel
Votes: 11
45. In a New Light: A Call to Action in the War Against AIDS (1992 TV Movie)
Documentary, Music
ABC television's annual AIDS awareness special that aired in the mid 1990's, featuring live and studio-recorded music performances set to sometimes graphic AIDS imagery.
Stars: Paula Abdul, Arthur Ashe, Patti Austin, Anita Baker
Votes: 11
46. Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years (1998 TV Movie)
Documentary, Music
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Quincy Jones, Maya Angelou, Patti Austin, James Avery
Votes: 10
Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
Episode dated 3 February 2010
Director: Alicia Ulrich | Stars: Patti Austin, Valerie Bertinelli, Katie Couric, Tara Darby
Votes: 10
48. Late Night with David Letterman: 7th Anniversary Special (1989 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Writers: Rob Burnett, Randy Cohen, Fred Graver, David Letterman, Jeff Martin, Steve O'Donnell, Adam Resnick, Joe Toplyn, Matt Wickline | Director: Hal Gurnee | Stars: Patti Austin, Toni Childs, Melissa Etheridge, Anton Fig
Votes: 9
Great Performances (1971– )
We Love Ella! A Tribute to the First Lady of Song
Biography, Drama, Music
Stars: Patti Austin, Natalie Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Quincy Jones
Votes: 9
50. Victory & Valor: Special Olympics World Games (1991 TV Movie)
Documentary, Sport
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Kirstie Alley, Herb Alpert, Richard Dean Anderson, Patti Austin
Votes: 7


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A joint Chinese-US research team has found that practising tai chi leads to increased brain volume and improved cognitive function in elderly people. One hundred and twenty older adults without symptoms of dementia were randomised...
Practising tai chi twice a week can help Parkinson's patients improve their balance and walking ability, according to an American study.
Seniors who practice tai chi regularly demonstrate improved arterial compliance (the ability of arteries to expand and contract with the pumping of the heart), as well as increased leg muscle strength, according to a Hong Kong study.
A US team has found that the use of tai chi alongside drug therapy may provide additional improvements in clinical outcomes in the treatment of geriatric depression.
Tai chi may improve quality of life (QoL) for cancer survivors by regulating the inflammatory response.
Korean research suggests that tai chi can improve lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs), quality of life (QoL) and testosterone levels in patients with benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH).
Practising tai chi can lead to a reduction in levels of inflammatory markers in the blood of older adults.
Tai chi has a better impact on preventing falls in the elderly than conventional physiotherapy, perhaps because it leads to an increased sense of self-efficacy in practitioners.
The addition of tai chi to endurance training (ET) leads to improved exercise tolerance and quality of life (QOL) in elderly patients with chronic heart failure (CHF), according to an Italian study.
The first pragmatic randomised controlled trial of tai chi for people with low back pain has shown that it can improve pain and disability outcomes in this population.


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