Always looking for Pignoli Macaroons

[jinx1832]

I have this very strong addiction to pine nut macaroons and am always looking to try a better version. At this point, may go to spot is Modern pastry, their version is usually the perfect balance of moist, soft, and chewy with great balance of almond flavor.

What are some other places that give Modern a run for their money?

[CocoDan]

Try Maria's on Cross St. in the North End. Quite good. Very small family operation.
Enjoy,
CocoDan

[kmb0127]

Antoine's Bakery on Watertown Street in Newton (Nonantum)! My faves...

[StriperGuy]

Have you had them from Modern? Are the ones at Antoine's as good?

[Ralphie_in_Boston]

I've had them both. Antoine's are good. Modern's a bit better, but Antoine's are great if you can't conveniently get over to the North End....or Medford.

[kmb0127]

I agree...Modern's are a bit better, but Antoine's are a very close second! And easier to get there.

[StriperGuy]

None for that particular cookie.

If you want something similar, and wonderful in it's own right try the walnut macaroons at Tabrizi Bakery in Watertown MA.

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Tabrizi Bakery
56 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472

[jinx1832]

Yeah, just started picking up the walnut and almond macaroons at Tabrizi. My 1st order wasn't great, the cookies were very hard, the 2nd time was a charm as they were soft and very tasty.

What else is good at Tabrizi?

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Tabrizi
Watertown,MA, Watertown, MA

[StriperGuy]

Rice flour and rosewater cookies, chick pea flour cookies, cream puffs when they are freshly made. He also makes a neat rolled up cake whipped cream thing, and a nut and jam pastry that is huge, enough for 10 people or so.