Chocolate tours in several cities

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Permalink Reply by Clay Gordon on March 1, 2010 at 8:42pm

What media outlet are you on assignment for?

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Permalink Reply by Brendan on March 2, 2010 at 7:34am

Boston's chocolate scene has fallen off in recent years, but Aroa isn't bad. They're backed by El Rey and use their chocolate exclusively. Taza in Somerville makes "stone ground" chocolate bean-to-bar; they're worth visiting if you're not familiar with their product.

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Permalink Reply by Valerie on March 2, 2010 at 8:15pm

These are in addition to Brendan's suggestions. Taste of Chocolate is a new company on the Boston chocolate scene, they do chocolate tours in Boston's Back Bay, Beacon Hill and South End (a Cambridge tour will be coming soon). They also do chocolate truffle making workshops, which I developed and lead about twice per month (it's offered every Saturday and there is an alternate teacher when I'm not there), either are a fun way to spend a weekend. Contact me if you want more information on them. Other places worth a visit - Hotel Chocolat in Boston's Back Bay has very informative tastings in their tasting room at the back of their store on Newbury Street, Max Brenner is opening up a shop in Boston (Back Bay, Boylston Street) this winter and LA Burdick is a must stop for their hot chocolate and their handmade chocolates. LA Burdick is in Cambridge. Depending on when you'll be in Boston there is also the Chocolate Buffet at Langham Hotel in downtown Boston, it runs September until June.

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Permalink Reply by Gary Shieh on March 17, 2010 at 11:13pm

Hi,

I am in Boston now. Thanks for the suggestions. If there is a chance I hope to talk to you personally. I have sent you friend request. Maybe we can chat a bit more. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Valerie on March 18, 2010 at 8:50pm

I'd be happy to speak with you. You can reach me at vconyngham@gmail.com.

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Permalink Reply by Andrea Nadel on March 4, 2010 at 12:56pm

Hi Gary,
I lead Chocolate Tours in San Francisco and would be happy to talk to you about the best chocolate spots to visit. My company is Gourmet Walks and our tours include tastings at 7 different downtown spots. Feel free to email me at anadel@gourmetwalks.com and we can discuss further. There are many to choose from!

thanks,
Andrea

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Permalink Reply by Mark J Sciscenti on March 7, 2010 at 12:38pm

In Portland OR, go to Alma Chocolates. Sarah Hart is the owner. She can be contacted via this website or hers.

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Permalink Reply by Scott on March 18, 2010 at 3:10pm

Some Portland chocolate highlights --
- Chocosphere (the dominant mail order lifeline for serious consumers nationwide).
- Cacao (for quality of the selection and knowledge level of the staff, the best chocolate retailer I've seen).
- Sahagun Handmade Chocolates (Elizabeth Montes, chocolatier).
- Alma Chocolate (Sarah Hart, chocolatier).
- Xocolatl de David (David Briggs, chocolatier; see his site for where his products are available; worth calling ahead to ensure a good selection).

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Permalink Reply by Danielle on March 31, 2010 at 11:56pm

Hi Gary-

I have created my own chocolate tours of San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago....depending upon how long you have and whether you are renting a car, I can definately suggest some locations for you to visit. Email me if you would like and I can help you with San Francisco (I made it to 7 stores in 4 hours walking and taking the bus). I can also suggest other confectionery stops as well if you are seeking them.

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Permalink Reply by Clay Gordon on April 1, 2010 at 10:42am

Danielle:

The whole idea of a discussion like this is that this information is public and shared. So I would
appreciate your sharing it and not asking people to e-mail/message you and keep it private.

:: Clay

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Permalink Reply by Danielle on April 1, 2010 at 3:31pm

Sure Clay, sorry...kind of an extensive list.

San Francisco:

Cocoa Bella
Recchiutti
Scharffenberger/Joseph Schmidt (Pier 1)
Tcho (Pier 17...walked by...wasn't open)
Candy Shop on Pier 39 near the back - can't remember the name...mainly imported candy, but had homemade candy apples)
Ghiradelli
Christopher Elbow
Fog City News

Chicago and LA - I will have to post later. I need to refer to my tour book.

Danielle

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Permalink Reply by Jamie Blache on April 13, 2010 at 4:52pm

Love, love, love Recchiutti! I met Michael at one of the NY Chocolate Shows and he was so nice and down to earth too.

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