Sunday, June 19, 2011

Adriano Zumbo Patisserie

Address: 296 Darling St, Balmain, NSW 2040 (there are also other locations in Rozelle & Manly, please see website for details).
Tel: (02) 9810 7318
Website: http://adrianozumbo.com

Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 8:00am till 6:00pm; Sunday 8:00am till 4:00pm (Closed on Public Holidays).

I did not have the luxury of visiting the Zumbo fanclub Patisserie but I received these Macarons as a birthday gift from my beloved & thoughtful sister.

I'm sure all the Masterchef and cooking show fans out there are well acquainted with the scary but talented Adriano Zumbo and his sweet creations.

Flavours above include (in no particular order): Pandan (was a very subtle coconutty flavour), Chocolate, Chocoron (this was fantastic - think choc top soft serve - but over a macaroon!), Toasted white chocolate, Kaffir Lime & Ginger, Mint & Chestnut (I think the watery chestnut flavour overpowered), Salted Butter Caramel (My fave - the juxtaposition between sweetness & saltiness was dancing off my tastebuds!), Strawberries & Cream and lastly, Vanilla.

I really can't wait to go there myself and try that Milo-esque drink which was consumed on my behalf among other goodies...

Definitely a Sydney icon for those resident and travelling through!