Georgetown's a Buzz over Macaron Bee

Photo by Judith Beermann
"Macaron Princess" Taryn Ferguson, Han Kim and "Queen Bee" Debby Kim
"Macaron Princess" Taryn Ferguson, Han Kim and "Queen Bee" Debby Kim

Move over cupcake, there's a new confection in town.

For Debby and Han Kim, it's been a long journey, from meeting in culinary school in New York, getting married and having Oliver six months ago, to opening their dream business together.

(Photo by: Judith Beermann)

Oliver Kim enjoying Macaron Bee (Photo by: Debby Kim) Oliver Kim enjoying Macaron Bee

"We found a passion in baking," said Debby. "Studying macaron-making seriously on our travels, we critiqued this meringue-based French confectionery everywhere, generally finding them too sweet."

Using only the finest, freshest fillings and pure butter, they set out to make the perfect macaron.

(Photo by: Judith Beermann)

Saturday was Macaron Bee's official opening (after generously giving away several thousand samples last month at The French Market).

Elated by the steady traffic on their first day, Debby was tickled, "More than a few customers came back for more ... saying they bought a box for their wife or friend, and wanting some more for themselves."

Fleur de sel caramel, pistachio, rose, bittersweet chocolate, raspberry, coconut, chestnut and so many more luscious flavors ... and all gluten-free.

The finest macaron we've tasted.

Bienvenue Macaron Bee!

Macaron Bee is at 1669 Wisconsin Avenue. Tel: 202.338.0216

Open 11:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.

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Anonymous

Sounds wonderful. Can't wait to get in and try them!

Jamie

I tried one at the French Market! It was delicious, can't wait to go back!