Food & Drink
This Decadent French Dessert Makes You Feel Like Royalty
The queen of macarons introduces an extravagant French dessert
By Chelsea Lin July 19, 2019
This article originally appeared in the July 2019 issue of Seattle magazine.
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If you’ve ever entertained a fantasy to dine like Marie Antoinette, you’re in luck: Lady Yum, the preeminent local purveyor of macarons, has opened a Pioneer Square sweets shop (116 S Washington St.; 866.523.9986) dripping in extravagance. Owner Megan Wagstaff has managed to create a space that includes gold, velvet, faux fur and wild prints with just enough exposed brick to honor the history of the neighborhood. The decor isn’t the only bold choice: Lady Yum is serving exquisite French entremets (in pastry terms, petite layered mousse-and-cake desserts, made in-house by pastry chef Felicia Yoder) here in addition to the signature macarons. We particularly loved the Dark Swan, a whimsical, decadent play on all things chocolate ($10), but your best bet is rallying your girlfriends and ordering a few to share—with Champagne, bien sûr.
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