A Little Something

Delicious macaroons that also look like works of art all in a bright and cheery atmosphere (and this is in an airport). They also have some of the most unique flavor combinations I’ve seen. I could easily see them on the streets of Paris. Really friendly and knowledgeable staff too! I’m glad they were on the way to my gate, the only problem was I couldn’t bring the entire store and staff with me.

I had a lot of time to kill at the Sydney airport. Out of sheer luck, I stumbled upon A Little Something — and immediately turned into a giddy little girl.
This seemingly new, well-​stocked, and cute-​as-​a-​button store carries «a little something» from all over the world. In particular, that means that you’ll find sweets from various leading international brands. You want Fortnum & Mason jams? Max Brenner chocolates? Italian wine? Who needs to go to London, New York, or Rome? Apparently, you can get them all in the T1 terminal. (I literally felt like a little kid in a candy store!)
The service is another plus: the staff were all really attentive and friendly. They gave me free samples (of chocolate), offered recommendations for what to get my dad, and were generally helpful and accommodating.
After browsing for a little while, I settled on purchasing some macarons (from MakMak). Although this is no Laduree or Pierre Herme, the store featured some really interesting flavors:
— Bellini (Peach + Prosecco)
— Green Tea Latte
— Smoked Vanilla & Pecan Praline
— Rhubarb & Rose
I told the person I wanted a box of 6 and then 2 additional ones — and to my surprise, he told me that it’d actually be cheaper to get the box of 10. I did the math — he was right!, oops — and told him that I actually liked the small box better. To that, he said he’d still give me the small box of 6, then put 4 separates in a bag — and just have me pay the (cheaper) price for a box of 10. Nice, right? As a New Yorker, I’m certainly not used to store people looking out for the customer like that. I eventually ate the 4 separates on the plane (favorite was hands down the green tea — yummmmm!), and found them all to be really yummy! Definitely worth the price.
Of course, these goods don’t come cheap… Even in their respective countries, these are, after all, delicacies — so getting gifts for others (or even a treat for yourself) may cost a pretty penny, depending on what you want. But based on my experience, the quality of the treats more than makes up for it. And most of their goods are packaged and non-​perishable, so they’ll withstand long journeys.
Bottom Line: If you have time to kill while you’re waiting at the Sydney Airport (and especially if you’re in need of a gift), wander over to Terminal 1 and get lost in the wonders of A Little Something! :D