Gothamist: Chocolate is the New Black

ava

Tue, 16 Dec 2003 02:25:44 -0500

I recevied a box of chocolates from "Karangis Chocolates" they were out of this world and so fancy they would make gifts..does anyone know where I can get a box? I think they are located in Brooklyn or Manhattan? And I love the Marie Belle "spicy" hot chocolate -- to die for!

Dave

Wed, 03 Dec 2003 15:24:57 -0500

Australian Homemade on St Marks btw 1st and A is really cool too. Not cheap ($12 for 6 pieces) but you get to pick interesting combinations like Ginger and Earl Grey Tea

Chris

Wed, 03 Dec 2003 15:11:44 -0500

We visited the new West Elm store in Dumbo as a handy excuse to stop by Jacques Torres to get some hot chocolate on a gloomy day. The hot chocolate there is the best! Plus Jacques himself was talking with customers. We also cruised by the really nice new park on the water around the corner from the shop.

tupelo

Wed, 03 Dec 2003 14:14:55 -0500

today calls for mexican hot chocolate with a stick of canela and whipped cream

tien

Wed, 03 Dec 2003 13:29:05 -0500

we even know how they decorate them. jacques' secret is safe with me though...

rachelleb

Wed, 03 Dec 2003 12:48:13 -0500

fyi.. marie-belle's chocolates are actually made by jacques torres.. a secret he let us in on when we met him recently. not sure about their hot chocolate though.

jamie

Wed, 03 Dec 2003 12:42:39 -0500

i am SUCH a fan of Chocolate Bar -- the sweet, cute indie guy behind the counter always plays Belle and Sebastien - chocolate and B&S, such a comforting experience in the rain!

LA lady

Wed, 03 Dec 2003 12:33:36 -0500

When I was in NYC last week, I bought a beautiful canister of Marie-Belle hot chocolate mix at Chelsea market. A covetous relative, who shall remain unidentified, snaked it and hid it on the top shelf in his kitchen behind some cans of beans. When I got back to LA I told my husband my sad story. He replaced my can with one twice the size and then made me pudding!