Godiva, the chocolatier, launched a "baked desserts" line in November, including brownies and chocolate-coconut macaroons.

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When a new batch of three is ready, Sirio serves tastings, pairing each mini shot with a tiny bite of dessert (coconut macaroons, miniature chocolate brownies and meringue dollops with fresh raspberries).

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Sometimes, he even makes macaroons that sound actively disgusting: ketchup, or foie gras and chocolate.

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