i might have walked past pistacia vera 500 times while tooling around german village without venturing inside. maybe i was walking back to my car after eating at katzinger's. maybe i was hanging out with a friend. maybe i was at the book loft. but i never got past the front door. until yesterday. pistacia vera bills itself as a dessert boutique. they specialize in the kind of desserts that embody the idea that less is more. by refining techniques and flavors, pistacia vera can offer adventurous creations that elevate a simple cookie to the level of a masterpiece. the interior is arranged like a coffee shop. there is a small counter with all the desserts arranged behind it. there are also a few tables for those who want to sample some of the wares before they lug them home. the macaroons are delightful. rather than being a classic coconut (or almond) cookie, these macaroons come in flavors like raspberry rosewater, chocolate earl gray tea and caramel cream. they are light, airy and pack