I like chocolate, and I love wine. So when I heard that my favorite Belgium chocolate company, Neuhaus, created a wine and chocolate pairing collection just in time for the holidays, I was elated! Of course you can pair chocolate year round, but it’s particularly special around the holidays because chocolate is so comforting.  So how was this exquisite wine […]

Chocolate. Bacon. Literally two of my favorite things. Putting them together? Ingenius. Benjamin Steakhouse whips up Chocolate Covered Bacon, served only on Valentine’s Day, and lucky for us, they’ve shared the recipe! What better way to enjoy Valentine’s Day this year than whipping up your own with your significant other? It’s the perfect combo between savory and sweet, just like a […]

This weekend Winter Storm Jonas is scheduled to take the Northeast by, well, storm. If there’s one good thing about being trapped inside, it’s indulging in your favorite feel good treats. And Lindt, one of our favorite chocolate companies, has you covered! If you plan on cozying up to a good movie, whip up this sweet n’ salty Peanut Butter Pretzel […]

Sometimes, you just have to have it. Chocolate is one of those things that few people dislike (they must be aliens) and many people can’t get enough of. It can be difficult to curb your chocolate cravings without devouring an entire cake. Trust us, we know the struggle. But if you are looking for a little something to nosh on […]

I don’t know about you, but it’s been a long time since I’ve felt like a kid in a candy shop. That is, until I went to the recently opened Voilá Chocolat on the Upper West Side. Brought to New Yorkers by Peter Moustakerski, master chocolatier Christophe Toury (formerly of Jacques Torres), and chocolate scientist Dennis Teets, this experiential shop […]

This is no joke. National Chocolate Day actually exists, and it comes to us chocolate-lovers on October 28th. A mere few days before Halloween! Check out our top five chocolate shops in New York City to stop in! Francois Payard Patisserie: The famed dessert chef has many shops throughout the city, but our favorite resides on the Upper East Side. […]

Written by Kasheda Daum Both chocolate-y and chilled, banana peanut butter bites are easy-to-make treats and a great way to stay cool in the New York summer heat. Whether you are looking for a finger food dessert to serve at a party or a light, healthy snack to enjoy at home, these goodies are sure to please. Set aside at […]

This year’s Manhattan Cocktail Classic was out of this world. With over 100 events and 8,000 attendees, it is safe to say that this is one week in the city that you don’t want to miss. On Sunday afternoon, the Astor Center, along with Johnny Iuzzini, hosted a two hour walk around tasting of chocolate and cocktails, sponsored by Valrhona […]

If you’re anything like me, you would sooner eat an amazing dessert than a steak and baked potato. If that is you then you will love this place. Max Brenner Chocolate by The Bald Man has the BEST chocolate in the world! Max Brenner Chocolate by The Bald Man proves that chocolate is not just for kids anymore with candle […]

Need some sin-spiration to get your home ready for Halloween? From hauntingly fun decor to the best tricks and treats to serve at any home gathering, we’ve got the most bewitchingly spooky ideas for you to elevate that home in no time. Don’t opt for any old bowl of candy at your next party. Plate up a dish full of […]