Friday, March 16, 2007

CHOCOLATE!

I'm a chocolate junkie, let's face it. And I'm in a town that appreciates it's cocoa. When even the smallest deli sells Toblerones over Hershey's, you know you are among aficionados.


In Soho last night, a shopkeeper recommended MarieBelle , a Parisian style chocolatier located on Broome St. The shop is charming and there is a cafe located in the back. They show (faintly) Charlie Chaplin films on the wall as well as tout the health benefits of chocolate. Apparently, to harness the most from its antioxidant flavanoids, it is best to drink it. Try the Aztec Hot Chocolate, with a Dulce de Leche crepe on the side if you want to be truly decadent.

Also, check out Leekan Designs, Inc. at 93 Mercer St. in Soho. Tons of imports and interesting items, along with beads!!! Be sure to pet their doggie, though he will get upset when you stop and demand more attention!

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Another place to visit - tho it's usually jam-packed with turistas and NYU types, so use caution - is Max Brenner's. So far there are two Manhattan locations: one just south of Union Square on B'way, and one on 2nd Avenue (at 9th Street).

Chocolate pizza, anyone? Uh huh. See ya there with bells on.

-Robin

Anonymous said...

And the best hot chocolate in the city is on the upper east side, around 65th - "Serendipity"

Anonymous said...

that was from Tony in DC

Anonymous said...

Not only but also: Chocolate Bar on 8th Avenue, just below 14th Street.

-Robin

Anonymous said...

Better yet is Jaques Torres -- either in Dumbo or on Varrick.