Could macarons be the next cupcake? Here in London, Laduree has opened inside Harrods, and it seems that every street corner now has a Paul bakery selling fat, chewy macarons. Now it appears the craze is igniting in Los Angeles, with the recent opening of Paulette. This patisserie is the brainchild of  Paulette Koumetz and French pastry chef Christophe Michalak. Paulette only sells macarons, and the flavours on offer include Madagascar vanilla, caramel, chocolate and violet cassis. Paulette, 9466 Charleville Boulevard at Beverly Drive, Los Angeles, Phone: (310) 275-0023.