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Edible Holiday Skyscrapers

The Ritz Carlton in Charlotte Unveils an 8 Ft Tall Macaron Holiday Tree

— December 3, 2013 — Lifestyle
Christmas gets cultural at the Ritz Carlton, Charlotte that has put an edible 8 feet tall Christmas tree on display crafted out of 8,000 macarons.

This deliciously festive tree took six months of planning and 58 hours of preparation. The hotel's pastry team put in extra work by crafting this elegant design out of the traditional French macaron opposed to the American ones. Keeping in line with the customs of Christmas, the tree is decked out in traditional Christmas color macarons and is to be accompanied by a display of a candy cane-red showpiece sleigh pulled by a herd of all-chocolate reindeer. Designed by Executive Assistant Manager of Food and Beverage and Culinary Jon Farace, the Ritz Carlton Macaron Holiday Tree is a festive way to promote the hotel's new Bar Cocoa dessert boutique.

This posh and edible tree looks so good I could just eat it with a spoon.
Trend Themes
1. Edible Holiday Displays - Hotels and other businesses can create eye-catching and delicious holiday displays to attract customers and promote their brand.
2. Creative Dessert Making - Chefs and pastry teams can experiment with traditional desserts and add a creative twist to make them stand out on special occasions.
3. Holiday-themed Food Marketing - Businesses can create holiday-themed food products or promotions to tap into the festive spirit and increase sales during holiday seasons.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Hotels and restaurants can use creative culinary techniques to make their properties stand out and attract customers for special events.
2. Food and Beverage - Chefs and pastry teams can experiment with unique flavor combinations and presentation techniques to create memorable food experiences for customers.
3. Retail - Retail businesses can create holiday-themed food products or promotions to increase sales during holiday seasons and attract customers seeking unique gift options.
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