My Favorites: Lette Macarons

I don't know if you remember, but for Christmas dinner I bought some macarons. They are from Lette Macarons and are certainly included on My Favorites list.
I am their customer for quite some time, since it's one of my favorite gifts to give to friends, party hostess, coworkers etc. But this time I decided to give my family the chance to try these little pleasures! I bought almost every flavor available (about 13 or 14) and one is better then the other. The dough is very delicate and the filling is light and creamy. Perfect for an afternoon with family and friends sipping some tea or liqueur.

Stop by at the Beverly Hills shop. I'm sure you will be dying to try one of each!

My Favorites!

I'm starting today a new category here on the blog called "My Favorites" for my favorite delicacies. And for you to be as excited as I am, I'll start with two favorites in one post since the two of them are from Bottega Louie which I've just said here. Ready? So here we go:

MY FAVORITES: FRENCH TOAST
Bottega Louie's version of french toast is made with brioche bread and comes with berries, butter and maple syrup.
It is so moist that it looks like a pudding and it melts in your mouth. Yummy... And, like all French pastries, it is not too sweet. The portion is generous and serves 2.

MY FAVORITES: MACARON
In addition to brunch, Bottega Louie is also famous for its macarons.
Among several flavors, I chose: chocolate with almonds, expresso with chocolate, sicilian lemon, and salt-caramel, and they are all amazing! (the least interesting was the salt-caramel)
They are very fluffy and melt in your mouth. The filling is just right (neither soft nor hard).
If you ask for the box, as I did, the price gets a bit higher, but to carry it without incident (macarons are very delicate), this is the best way.

My favorites for sure!

Photos: MW

Bottega Louie Restaurant, Downtown LA

Last weekend I went to visit the restaurant/bakery Bottega Louie (Downtonw, LA). I had heard many good things about the place and I was not disappointed! On one side you have the bakery with a few tables to have a coffee and some pastry and, on the other, a huge area for longer meals.
I thought I would have to wait, but I arrived early for brunch (10 am) so it was very calm. However, around 11am/11:30am the restaurant was very busy and all tables were taken.
The waiters are very polite and as an starter, they serve you a fresh baguette with butter and jelly.
The food is delicious: we had coffee, fritatta with tomatoes and cheese, and french toast. On the way out, of course, I had to check out the bakery and buy the famous macaroons (I'll talk more about them in the next post!)

Another good reason to drive to Downtown!
Photos: MW