I can't visit Sydney without coming here. I've been to different Laduree locations around the…read moreworld. This one is located on the third floor of Westfield right by the escalators in the high-end shops wing. They have a small cafe area. They have have candles, perfumes, books, bags and of course, the perfect macarons. I picked up a box of macarons in my favorite flavors + the new flavors: lime basil, chocolate coconut marshmallow and chocolate Peru (which replaced chocolate Madagascar). They're about 4AUD a piece. For Laduree macarons, it doesn't even matter. Perfect shell, great fillings and flavors.

A Laduree haiku for you:…read more Macaron expert Chewy texture is pure bliss Empty your wallet As my haiku alludes to, these puppies are pricey: $3.80 AUD each! Of the Marie Antoinette (rose/citrus/honey), salted caramel, rose lychee, and praline sesame, we enjoyed the caramel flavor the most.

This place has really delicious, uniquely flavoured French macarons and pastries. Some of the…read moreflavours today included salted peanut butter, earl grey and milk chocolate, banana crunch and cookies and cream. I'll definitely be coming back.

Umm.. delish!! Look…read moreno further for a delicious treat for a special someone, a special occasion or just because they are amazing!!!

From the owner: Gourmet Macacrons specializes in, yep that's right, macarons! We are always creating new and…read moreexciting flavours, flavours you would find nowhere else. Flavours like smoked scotch and dark chocolate. Not only are are flavours unique but our whole process. When we can we source all our products locally, we grow some of our own ingredients such as lemon myrtle and dry it ourselves as well. So if your looking for a different type of macarons, one that can be found nowhere else then Gourmet Macarons is the answer.

I ordered online for my son's birthday all the way from Florida. Read the reviews and 100% didn't…read moredisappoint. The cake was delivered on time and looked as good in person as it did in the photos. I was told the Ferrero Roche cake was the best they've ever tasted. The staff was fabulous at communicating about delivery and arrival time as well. I will absolutely order again. Just so sad I couldn't try for myself.

I ordered a variety of tarts to be delivered for a birthday. I am beyond grateful to the staff…read more There was excellent communication, the staff was extremelly attentive, friendly and helpful! They were really accomodating, I contacted them because I decided (after the fact) I wanted to add a note to the delivery. I was contacted immediatelly (even with the time zone difference!). Excellent customer service, and I was told the tarts were TO DIE FOR!! I look forward to order more items from the menu in the near future.... Love, love, love this place!!!

This Zumbo is located in the Macquarie Shopping Centre near the Woolworths. Good place to stop by…read moreafter doing a big shop! Offering the usual selections of bread, Zumbarons, Zonuts, and cakes as the rest of the chain. A selection of Zumbarons were chosen as it was bought as a gift for friends and easy to transport in their handy boxes. Service was a bit so so. As it was a slow time and not much passing trade and since we were taking a bit of time deciding on what flavours to get, the original server didn't end up serving us and went somewhere else to start sweeping. The other server eventually came over after we waved her down.

We bought a rhubarb danish from Macquarie Centre on Thursday around lunch time. My husband had it…read moreand that was a serious mistake. The passion fruit seeds (at least that's what I hope it was) cut his soft palate, and he was suddenly in so much pain. I checked his mouth and there was a huge 'blood bag'. We rushed to the Macquarie Uni GP and was told that he had developed oral hematoma from the food that he just ate. He had to be on liquid diet for 48 hours, and though the condition is not life threatening, hewas in constant pain for a week. I would give them a zero star if I could. And their PR response to the whole issue was just appalling.

I've seen Andrew (owner) about Newcastle markets for the past 5 years…read more He opened this shop about a year ago and the upstairs cafe about 2 years ago. Great custom made cakes, cupcakes and bites. A nice location to take the time to sit for a bite and a coffee. Menu also extends to Toasties, bagels & croissants. Friendly staff & service. But best yet, a great local business. Let's all support it.

Did the Italian long lunch classic menu today and had such a great time. The menu changes so what…read moreI've described below may not what you'll end up with if you go there. Luciana is very funny and particular in the way things are done - as most chefs are. Very informative class and she is great at answering questions. The class was very hands on and engaging. There was about 16 people in the class that day. There are tables in the house with places where you can put your bags. Remember to bring an apron because you will be dealing with flour so it may get a little dusty. There was wine served with the food and I was pleasantly full but not to full by the time I left. It was just right even though there was all the food! To start, Luciana made a Tuscan Antipasti made with bortolotti beans, olive oil, parsley and red onion served on bread. It was very rustic, simply and really delicious. What a way to kick off the course. I think because there was so many of us, it was easier to showcase how to make this and it was really simple. She was making this in front of us. Second course was ravioli which we made fresh pasta. There was kinds, beetroot and pumpkin. The insides were already done for us as we had to concentrate on making the pasta. So much fun with rolling the dough around, putting it through the pasta machine and trying not to stuff up. Luciana walked around to make sure everyone's dough was ok. Her assistants were also wandering around to make sure people were being looked after. I preferred the pumpkin with sage butter but others preferred the beetroot ravioli. Third course was chicken scaloppine with herbs. The stock she made for this was wonderful. She showed us how to make it and we took care of making the scaloppine. Again this was a simple dish but with great flavours. Last but not least was dessert. I didn't get to make this as there was only a few to make. Semifreddo al caffe - wow dusted with cocoa powder. Sigh, what a way to finish. Only 1 slice was more than enough. It wasn't super sweet or rich which was nice but if you had anymore, it probably wouldn't be very good for you! Lots of cream, sugar, all the good stuff!! Would recommend as a birthday present, corporate event or just a nice way to spend a day!

Best cooking class in Sydney and I have been to a few. Luciana is an absolute awesome Italian lady…read morethat really makes you feel like you are in Italy and it's quick and easy to copy her yummy creations. There was about 10 of us of a nice summery day a few weeks back attending the long Italian lunch. Luciana has an awesome and very personable character. She kept getting annoyed at the dogs barking and being in love to keeping us in check with not wasting time. To sharing tips and tricks on how to make the best pasta. She had no shame in telling us off for putting in the wrong ingredients together but admitting later it still tasted well. Her son ate the left overs and gave us all the green thumbs up. That after getting starting on making the pasta she than served us to start a lovely pasta with pesto and cherry tomatoes. Accompanied with some yummy wine. Than we moved back to the kitchen to finish making our pasta. After enjoying the pasta we moved on to making extremely tasty chicken in white wine, lemon and herb sauce. To finish we made the best and easiest to make coffee dessert ever. I attend with my girlfriend as a birthday gift and she absolutely loved it. Even the fact that she was able to make everything gluten free. Since than I have re-created almost every dish. Yum yum. I go back and even attend one of luciana's other classes.