Jen Yee Explains the Journey From Architecture to Carrot Cake Macarons

Walk into Andrew Carmellini’s Lafayette, and just try to make it past the sunny pastry area. More than a mere case, the bakery takes over a whole corner of the New York City restaurant, and is stocked with croissants, pain au chocolat, vibrant rows of macarons and petits gâteaux that resemble perfectly wrapped presents. Pastry Chef Jen Yee (who’s had stints at NYC’s...