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Originally Posted by number_6
(Post 7007814)
I wonder how it compares to the chocolate bar at the Peninsula in Chicago (at 1/3 the price).
You know, I actually find Champagne to pair well with chocolate. Am I weird? I also find Champagne goes very well with french fries ;) |
That is a super place and that tasting is wonderful. Highly recommend.
Originally Posted by l'etoile
(Post 6805979)
I loaded up on the Costco/Neuhaus chocolate today. They had quite a lot at the Costco nearest me. Just opened a box ... now I need some regular Neuhaus so I can do a side-by-side comparison. Thanks again for the tip.
Did you do the wine and chocolate pairings at Waterford Estate in Stellenbosch? I had to after reading about it on FT. The rock salt chocolate was definitely among the more unusual flavors but it sure worked well with the cab they paired it with. We also had the masala chai dark chocolate with a shiraz and a lavender chocolate, unfortunately I can't remember what wine they paired that with. |
Tried after reading your post. Thank you, but it is so different from dark ch.
Originally Posted by aSiAnRiCk
(Post 7008225)
I love Toblerone's white chocolate ^
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BRU is a great place to visit--but not for their ch.
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You are so correct!
Originally Posted by BigFlyer
(Post 6780912)
You don't have to go to Belgium. Costco now has Kirkland brand Belgian chocolate which is actually Neuhuas. How do I know the true identity of the chocolate?
It says on the box "made for Neuhaus USA." It looks and tastes like Neuhaus. Some of the chocolates are even in the shape of the Neuhaus "N". Unbelievably, the cost is $12.99 for a one pound box. If word gets out in Belgium, they'll be doing mileage runs to here to buy the chocolate. |
By the way around US, Whole Foods seems to have amazing ch. selection.
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Originally Posted by number_6
(Post 7007814)
I wonder how it compares to the chocolate bar at the Peninsula in Chicago (at 1/3 the price).
Chocolate Bar at The Peninsula 108 E. Superior St. 312-337-2888 The Lobby at The Peninsula Chicago offers hope for the clinically depressed with its Chocolate Bar. From 8 p.m.-midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, an all-you-can-eat chocolate buffet features between 10 and 15 high-end confections, including cinnamon truffles, chocolate-dipped strawberries and chocolate pot de crème, plus beverages like lavender-scented white chocolate cocoa and more. $26 per person. One of my first FT events was going to an FT Chicago Do at this...it was awesome. Perhaps it's time to fudge...nudge the ORD FT crowd into spotting another one of these. Glad to hear the Penninsula still does this! |
I also had nice chocolate buying experiences at Whole Foods.
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Best chocolate ice cream
This isn't quite so extraordinary as Belgian chocolate, but I've been seriously "jonesing" for Glacier Ice Cream's (Boulder, CO) Double Dark chocolate ice cream for months..It isn't available in stores anywhere. They've also got a flavor called Death by Chocolate that's the Double Dark with extra chunks of chocolate and a fudge swirl.
Yum! http://www.glacierhomemadeicecream.com |
Wanderbug: sure sounds terrific.
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Originally Posted by Wanderbug
(Post 7055089)
...Glacier Ice Cream's (Boulder, CO) Double Dark chocolate ice cream for months..It isn't available in stores anywhere. ...
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Very amazed about all your posts. Please do not get upset: Godiva is average both as ch. and ice cream.
Now Double R: that is superb!
Originally Posted by number_6
(Post 7057190)
An acceptable substitute (which is available in stores everywhere) is Godiva's Belgian chocolate ice cream. Even better, but less available, is the Double Rainbow chocolate (sold by TJ at some stores, mostly west coast; Double Rainbow is made in SF).
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Originally Posted by best
(Post 7060236)
Very amazed about all your posts. Please do not get upset: Godiva is average both as ch. and ice cream.
Now Double R: that is superb! Double Rainbow is good ice cream for US style. I think their coffee blast is their best flavour, but the chocolate is worth seeking out (a lot better than anything Ben&Jerry makes, as a point of comparison). But limited distribution, so not available to most of the US population. While Godiva seems to be everywhere. Sometimes availability makes up for an inferior product. And it is still far better than "conventional" ice cream. |
Thank you. Will try Belgian dark again.
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Sounds like it's taste-test time!
Originally Posted by number_6
(Post 7060332)
Actually I agree that Godiva ice cream is generally disappointing. They have one good kind -- only. The other chocolate flavours are disappointing (and there are a dozen). Only the Belgian Dark ice cream is any good......
Double Rainbow is good ice cream for US style. I think their coffee blast is their best flavour, but the chocolate is worth seeking out (a lot better than anything Ben&Jerry makes, as a point of comparison). But limited distribution, so not available to most of the US population. |
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