Comments on: Melbourne's not so great macarons, plus rubbish in Epicure

By: Duncan

Duncan — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:27:40 +0000

Due to the high number of comments attempting to advertise various producers, I'm closing the comments function on this post. I'm not willing to sift through the seemingly genuine and the fake comments to try and maintain the honesty of the comments, so it's easier to just stop them.

By: Lynette

Lynette — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 23:52:42 +0000

I have just heard about a new restaurant in Canberra that sells them: Dieci e Mezze in Mort St, Braddon. The reviews of the restaurant seem good, so let's hope les macarons sont aussi bons!

By: Ruth

Ruth — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:14:29 +0000

I don't pretend to know a lot about macarons, but have sampled a few and I like the ones at [NAME OF ESTABLISHMENT REMOVED] – have you tried them?
Whoule love to hear what you think of them!

[Duncan's editorial note: Mention of one establishment in Melbourne (edited out above) has been banned on this site for a long time due to the number of self-promoting comments left by them (a PR technique known as "shilling"). This ban applies to all mentions of the establishment on Syrup & Tang, even by presumably genuine commenters such as the person above.]

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:32:34 +0000

Lani, did you find out the contact details for Amami? I was in Fujimart the other day and they are giving out his email address for orders.

By: Marmie

Marmie — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:27:21 +0000

Mor people in Tasmania seem to be hearing about Macarons (Master Chef?)…and the number of terrible imitations is increasing. Bleh. Lots of people thinking that they know what they are but really have never tasted a REAL one.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:39:09 +0000

I just had to add something, I was hooked on macarons from a trip to Japan a few years ago when I picked up a 6 pack of Pierre Hermes. Since then I have wandered around trying to find ANYTHING that is of any comparison in Melbourne. After trying numerous independent bakers and chocolate cafes (and once, I tried Laurent… so disgusting) I have come to the conclusion that the Lindt macarons are the closest I will ever come to a proper macaron in Melbourne. Then again, I haven't had a Duncan's one.

By: Celeste

Celeste — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:25:38 +0000

Duncan, I think I could give you a run for your (macaron) money – having only ever tasted yours I went on to make my own and damn, they are so good! I cannot believe those pics you posted, how on earth do they get away with selling such rubbish?? so, I'm now selling mine at my local farmer's market and anywhere else that will have them. =) I just love love love baking these little beauties. thank you for inspiring me!

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:25:12 +0000

I love macarons…so much fun experimenting with different flavours and what not. Still a lot to learn, I've certainly had a few failures.

I also hate it when people call french macarons 'macaroons'….I noticed at Laurent the sign for them read 'macaroon' and it disturbed me.

I haven't actually tried the macarons from Le Petit Gateau, but I saw them numerous times when I was doing work experience there and they looked great (they even had a mentos flavoured one one time!)…they sell them there most days, but they change their flavours around regularly…..Apparently they're good….I intend to go back and test this for myself one time.

By: KDML

KDML — Tue, 11 May 2010 11:05:49 +0000

Also, Im an at home macaron (not macaroon) baker – and Im in love with the book "I (heart) Macarons" by Hisako Ogita – Ive had pretty good success at home. I especially love the section on what to do with the left over egg yolks.

By: KDML

KDML — Tue, 11 May 2010 11:00:09 +0000

I was in Albert Park at a place called Salon T in Bridport St today and noticed they had some cute pink macarons. I had already ordered so didnt get one, but they looked delicious. I'll have to go back and check them out. Has anyone else tried theirs??