Last week, famed chocolate shop, La Maison du Chocolat‘s, Upper East Side location closed up shop in order to undergo impressive renovations. The chocolate boutique celebrated their three month closing with an epic bash fit for anyone with a sweet tooth. Master chef Nicolas Cloiseau and Director of US Operations Nora Hovanesian-Mann were both on hand to discuss the renovations […]

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 […]

Rise and shine and start you day with a different kind of energy boost than you’re used to. Crio Brü, a new, healthy, brewed cocoa drink that rivals coffee is the industry’s first dark chocolate bev. The drink, made from 100% pure and premium cocoa beans, is brewed and served just like coffee, but with some major differences. All of […]

You’ve probably heard of the names Jacques Torres, Francois Payard and Max Brenner, but it’s time for the chocolate men of New York City to make way for Cecilia Tessieri. The world’s first female chocolatier, Cecilia Tessieri, opened her first store in NYC last month in Union Square. The woman behind Tuscany’s Amedei Chocolate brings years of experience and dedication […]

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 […]