The French Macaron Critic: Pierre's In Bridgehampton

On my way to East Hampton, NY, I dropped into this gem. Right on Main street, although hard to miss, while inside it feels hidden and special. I did not have the pleasure of eating in the restaurant, or enjoying their sidewalk seating. I was on a mission, to sample some macarons in the Hamptons! Beside their sit down restaurant is a delightful gourmet market. I was excited to see that they did indeed have macarons on this day since I would not be able to stop back.

Their macarons are sold as a 12 pack, with two of each of the following flavors: chocolate, vanilla, passion fruit, pistachio, lemon and raspberry. The cost for the 12 was $22.

These macarons were a good size, had smooth shells and were very pretty. They especially grabbed my attention being sold altogether and sealed with ribbon. It was like carrying around the most precious present.

While all of them had some positive attributes, there were some inconsistencies in regard to freshness. For me, the definite highlights were the pistachio and lemon flavors.

Pistachio: This macaron was soft inside with that perfect crunch to the shell. The ganache gave more of a hint of pistachio, almost letting you in on its little secret with each bite.

Lemon: This macaron seemed pillow-like, and extremely fresh. It was filled with a lemon ganache that was not overly sweet, but would have been the perfect taste for someone trying to satisfy a sweet tooth.

Who should go here: Anyone in the neighborhood looking to try macarons or to bring a great present to a host if they are a guest.

I'll definitely be stopping by the shop to try: I would love to return and enjoy a bit more of the ambiance. Next time I'll be enjoying a treat, or a meal, at this comfy bistro instead of just dropping by.