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I personally love Neuhaus along with Sprungli. Leonidas is another good choice and a bit more affordable. While in NY, I always make a pilgrimage to Fauchon.
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Great topic, Canarsie
FT threads about chocolate are always welcome. :)
I second Angelina's in Paris for hot chocolate. Absolutely heavenly, even if you're not a hot chocolate fan. A cute place too, even if you're not a gilt and brocade fan. I'm sitting here now with a little wooden chest of Scharffen Berger 5 gram squares, from 82% to 41% cacao. The 82% is not really bitter (just had anoather one to make sure) as are the baking chocolates and other economy dark chocolates like Trader Joe's (although Trader's carries some Valrhona.) If you are near a Whole Foods and want to try some decent white chocolate, look for the El Rey bars. Good Venezuelan stuff. 7th ANNUAL CHOCOLATE SHOW -- NOVEMBER 11th to 14th, 2004 - NEW YORK Friends don't let friends eat chocolate pasta, IMHO. |
The New York Chocolate Shows have gotten incredibly crowded, so if you go, get there early, and don't be shocked if the line is quite long.
Great place to taste all the things you can't afford though. |
My husband is a serious Cholophile. He seeks chocolate with as much zeal as he seeks good cigars. His newest favorite is [b]http://www.germandeli.com/rispwhalmich.html[b]
Ritter Sport is just fantastic. Look for these tasty candy bars in your local supermarket. My discerning spouse would prefer a [b]Ritter Sport/b] candy bar than the fanciest Paris chocolates. Although, I have to admit that he is partial to the Tartuffo Chocolate ice cream in the Piazza Navona in Rome. |
Chocolate at the Pen in Chicago -- I'm in!!!
Please post in Community or PM when y'all are having the "Chocolate at the Pen" Do in Chicago!!! If I can find a reasonable airfare to ORD, I'll come for that!
I second the recommendations of: MarieBelle on Broome St. in NYC, which I simply stumbled on while wandering about. You can get a free sample of thick, delicious hot chocolate in the tasting room at MarieBelle. I purchased the mix based on the tasting. Be sure to read the labels carefully when you buy. Some of the hot chocolate mixes contain hot peppers, which is an interesting addition (and historically, I believe the Aztecs mixed hot peppers in their chocolate brew), but may not be for everyone. Of course, they also have a website: http://mariebelle.com/index2.html Valrhona chocolates. These can be found sometimes at Trader Joe's, but I've mainly purchased on the web at www.chocolatesource.com . Go there through the shopping portal at www.ebates.com , and you will get a 7% rebate; or you can access it through www.goldpoints.com if you're into that. I wouldn't be surprised to find it on other miles/points-earning portals as well. |
I love Fran's chocolate from Seattle. My husband orders it every year to give out to special friends as Christmas gifts. Of course he always orders orders extra to keep on hand to share with company here at home. Over the years we've tried quite a variety of different kinds, and never found one we didn't like. My vote goes to Fran's
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From the Food TV show Roker on the Road Yesterday - an epsiode on Chocolate - A restaurant in New York that uses Chocolate for every course - using cocoa as a spice, etc
http://sqcnyc.com/movie.html Though the menu doesn't reflect all 10 courses or whatever the show was showing. |
Originally Posted by KathyWdrf
Please post in Community or PM when y'all are having the "Chocolate at the Pen" Do in Chicago!!! If I can find a reasonable airfare to ORD, I'll come for that!...
It will definitely be posted in Community whenever we can decide on a weekend for a Mini Chicago Chocolate Do. Looks like it may not happen until September. Likely will be on a Friday night. |
Morton's warm Godiva cake with the molten center..mmm..one of the few chocolate desserts I have been unable to finish because it is so rich
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Chicago Chocolate Mini-Do!
October 15, 2004 -- Details in specific thread on Community Forum! (emphasis added below is mine)
Originally Posted by francophile
...If any of you are here in Chicago on a Friday or Saturday evening, you should consider going to the chocolate buffet at the Peninsula Hotel. It was a wonderful indulgence. The macarons, though not as good as Fauchon or Laduree, were still very good. It's $19.50. Yes, it's expensive but it does include unlimited coffee, including espresso and cappuccino:
Indulge In "Chocolate At The Pen" At The Lobby In The Peninsula Chicago Executive Chef Terry Crandall and Executive Pastry Chef Michael Gillet are pleased to announce "Chocolate at the Pen" the launch of Chicago's premier chocolate bar in The Lobby at The Peninsula Chicago (108 E. Superior Street). "Chocolate at the Pen" takes place Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight, and promises sweet satisfaction for those looking for a little indulgence after dinner, or who are looking for that perfect accompaniment to "Jazz at the Pen" (jazz trios perform weekly in The Lobby). Decadent chocolate delights are presented at a designated area in the room, highlighted by a magnificent chocolate centerpiece created by Chef Gillet. "Chocolate at the Pen" is $19.50 per person, and includes unlimited coffee, cappuccino or espresso and a selection of petite chocolate delicacies. Choices include Opera Cake, Chocolate Moelleux Raspberry Compote, Brownie Key Lime Cream, Chocolate Coffee Tart, Chocolate Tapioca, Chocolate Pecan Tart, Chocolate Tiramisu, Chocolate Pot de Crème and more. The Lobby is located on the fifth floor of The Peninsula Chicago at 108 East Superior Street and offers all-day dining Sunday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 12 midnight. The Peninsula's legendary afternoon tea is served from 3 to 5:30 p.m., accompanied by daily performances by a cellist–pianist duo. Dress code is smart casual. Guests can dine in five different venues at The Peninsula: Avenues, Shanghai Terrace, The Lobby, The Bar and Pierrot Gourmet. To learn more about The Peninsula Chicago or to make a reservation, please call (866) 288-8889 or (312) 337-2888. Reservations can also be made online at www.peninsula.com. |
I'm thinking that I'm going to have to go to Chicago in October. :)
lala |
Originally Posted by francophile
Godvia here in the U.S. is medicore. Godiva in Belgium is very good.
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Originally Posted by cawhite60156
October 15, 2004 -- Details in specific thread on Community Forum! (emphasis added below is mine)
All are welcome! |
Originally Posted by lalala
I'm thinking that I'm going to have to go to Chicago in October. :)
lala Yea!!! :) |
Originally Posted by Sweet Willie
Thanks Willie! I kinda forgot the link (oops!) :o |
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