After taking in the Cherry Blossom trees this weekend, my husband and I worked up quite the appetite. We stopped for lunch at an old favorite in Georgetown, but knew we wanted something sweet (+ a little coffee) to start the afternoon. Luckily, we were able to pop into Olivia Macaron and snag a seat.
The small shop has two in-house tables and a few outside, but most folks take their macarons + joe to-go. In the spirit of these historic blooms, we quickly tasted a Cherry Blossom macaron (not pictured because we ate it too quickly). Olivia Macaron offers a variety of seasonal flavors – right now they include cherry blossom, fruity pebbles (like the cereal!), green tea, and lady grey. Signature favorites include red velvet, rose, chocolate, raspberry, vanilla, honey lavender, pistachio, and coffee; plus the three customer favorites that we tasted: blood orange (light red), salted caramel (light brown), and wedding almond (light blue). Olivia’s macarons are always consistent and built on a recipe that follows an obvious amount of patience, practice, and precision. The cookie outside has a light crisp while the inside is surprisingly fluffy and moist. The filling offers a bit of flair for each flavor: salted caramel is a little sticky and gooey, while wedding almond is soft, rich, and creamy. Blood orange is a staff favorite and it definitely did not disappoint!
If you’re in Georgetown, Tysons Corner (new shop just opened!), need a gift for a friend (they add a beautiful bow to your box!) or just craving macarons be sure to stop into Olivia Macaron!
Olivia Macaron (3222 M Street NW, Washington, DC // 202.965.1000)
