FRENCH MACARONS
When? 2001: Bizu Patisserie opens in Glorietta 4.
How it started: Among Bizu's baked products was the macaron de Paris, pastel-colored round pastry with crushed almonds and crème ganache flavors.
At its peak: Hotel pastry shops (Manila Peninsula, Diamond Hotel) began offering them. Empire by George Rocha sells macarons at the Rockwell Baker's Fair. Park Avenue Desserts makes them by special order.
What's left of the craze: All stores still make macarons including Delifrance. And Aubergine Restaurant and Patisserie occasionally gives complimentary macarons to patrons.
