In their March 2006 issue,
Saveur magazine made the follow comments/suggestions:
We recently sampled assorted chocolates from some 50 producers, based all over the US - many of them making chocolates on par with the best of Switzerland or Belgium.
The Saveur 10 best chocolate producers in the US (in no particular order) with their home State and phone #
Candina's - WI - 800.845.1554
Chocolate Springs - MA - 413.637.9820
John & Kira's - PA - 800.747.4808
Mariebelle - NY - 866.925.8800
Norman Love Chocolates - FL - 239.561.7215
Poco Dolce - CA - 415.255.1443
Recchiuti - CA - 800.500.3396
Sans Souci - NY - 631.331.4208
Valerie Confections - CA - 888.706.1408
Woodhouse - CA - 800.966.3468
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