Ladurée Soho

If there’s one thing I miss from France, it’s all the delicious pastries. So, this week, while in New York, I had to stop by Ladurée, a French luxury bakery in Soho. I stepped inside the shop to find a delicious assortment of croissants, puff pastries, and macarons enclosed in a glass to my left and small statues lining the mirrored walls to my right. That first room served more as a tea and dessert room, while the next room, where I was seated, and the ones beyond it were more for full lunch or dinner meals. There is also outdoor seating available for warmer weather days! 

When I was in the Paris bakery, I ordered the Millefeuille Praline, a caramelized puff pastry filled with almonds and praline cream. Here, I tried something different with the Plasir Sucre, a meringue biscuit with crispy praline, thick milk chocolate leaves, crushed piedmont hazelnuts, Chantilly cream, and milk chocolate filling. While both were decadent treats, the Plasir Sucre blew me away, satisfying my chocolate craving. I also asked for three petit macarons in salted caramel, chocolate, and red fruits. They packed the perfect amount of sweetness into a one-inch diameter size. I have to admit that I do prefer the lighter, more airy macarons of Pierre Hermé, but until my next trip to Paris, Ladurée will be my go-to spot for delicious French pastries!