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Beneluxx in Philadelphia
Started Mar 28, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
I went to the Ritz the other night to watch a movie in Philadelphia. Afterwards, my friends and I were trying to find a place to hang out. We popped in this Belgian pub, and when we discovered it…Continue
Simple Chocolate Love
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dee Jan 26, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello, I'm new to The Chocolate Life. On first glance, I see many of you make and sell chocolate, or are very well-educated about it. But, I'm just beginning, and I don't know what most of these…Continue
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Diane commented on Dee's blog post Philadelphia Chocolate?"Hi Dee,
There is a chocolate lounge on Catherine and 6th called Golosa Cafe. Fabio is the owner and is from Florence. He makes an amazing hot chocolate and offers chocolates that he imports from his friend Andrea Biachini of…"
Jeffray D. Gardner commented on Dee's blog post Philadelphia Chocolate?"Hi Dee,
If you are still looking for places in Philly there is a nice shop called The Painted Truffle. I am not sure where in Philly it is but it is definitely worth the time to look them up. The owners name is Tom. Very personable individual that…"
Dee commented on Dee's blog post Philadelphia Chocolate?"Oooh! Those sound great! Thanks for the suggestions!"
Melanie Boudar commented on Dee's blog post Philadelphia Chocolate?"I recently went to Philadelphia and enjoyed Marcie Blaine chocolates on 13th St. Its inside a womens boutique and across from an excellent gelato shop. MArcie had a delicious peanut butter pretzel truffle. We also enjoyed Galosa Cafe…"
Dee posted a blog postPhiladelphia Chocolate?
Hello,It's been a while since I've visited The Chocolate Life. When I was here last, my favorite place to eat chocolate was a small place in Philly called Naked Chocolate Cafe. From what I have heard, they aren't there anymore. Their website was never much help (and still isn't).So, my question is, is there a cafe type of place where I can get some really nice chocolate in or around Philly?Thanks for your suggestions!See More
Dee posted a discussionBeneluxx in Philadelphia
I went to the Ritz the other night to watch a movie in Philadelphia. Afterwards, my friends and I were trying to find a place to hang out. We popped in this Belgian pub, and when we discovered it was seriously overcrowded, they told us about their sister bar called Beneluxx. It was off the beaten path (therefore less crowded), but well worth the venture. When I first walked in, there was a distinct cheese scent. I was a little concerned, because I didn't expect a bar to smell like that. …See More
Dee posted a blog postNeuchatel
I recently stumbled upon Neuchatel Chocolates. A tiny swiss chocolate shop about an hour and a half away from my house. Very nice! I bought a bag full of stuff there, mostly a bunch of "seconds", as their chocolate is expensive.The first thing I ate was a brownie. It was very fudgy, but not as chocolatey as I expected. The texture was amazing, and the ingredients were pure. Maybe I should have tried heating it up. But I wasn't very impressed with the flavor.However, I just tried my first…See More
Dee posted a blog postIf you live near it, the Lindt store in the King of Prussia Mall is closing.
I just got a ton of dark chocolate for $36!Almost everything they have left is the darkest of the dark chocolate. I even bought a bar of 99%! I didn't know it came that concentrated!I can't wait to try it all. I'll keep you posted.I just wanted to write that before it's too late.See More
Dee left a comment for Gretchen Tartakoff"Oh! I had not heard of Sazon. I'll have to check it out! Thanks for the tip!"
Gretchen Tartakoff left a comment for Dee"I know some place you will probably become best friends with if you're looking for a rich, flavor filled cup of hot chocolate. Have you been to Sazon over on Spring Garden? Venezuelan chocolate and very generous portions."
Dee commented on Dee's blog post Sipping Chocolate Review"Hi Claudia! I crossed it off because after trying it and being rather disappointed, I found out that they don't even have good quality chocolate. I wrote another blog post about that experience. Thanks for your interest!"
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- Dark, Milk, White?
- Dark, Milk
- Most memorable chocolate experience:
- French chocolate mousse at a little coffee house in West Chester, PA. It was sprinkled in gold. Never before and never since have I had such pleasure! One day I decided to take a walk and have some. To my broken-hearted horror the coffee shop had closed. I will never know where to find chocolate that incredible again.
- My favorite chocolate is:
- Mocha Momma's French Chocolate Mousse
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Philadelphia Chocolate?
Posted on May 28, 2012 at 12:35am 4 Comments 0 Likes
Hello,
It's been a while since I've visited The Chocolate Life. When I was here last, my favorite place to eat chocolate was a small place in Philly called Naked Chocolate Cafe. From what I have heard, they aren't there anymore. Their website was never much help (and still isn't).
So, my question is, is there a cafe type of place where I can get some really nice chocolate in or around Philly?
Thanks for your suggestions!
Neuchatel
Posted on November 28, 2010 at 4:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I recently stumbled upon Neuchatel Chocolates. A tiny swiss chocolate shop about an hour and a half away from my house. Very nice! I bought a bag full of stuff there, mostly a bunch of "seconds", as their chocolate is expensive.
The first thing I ate was a brownie. It was very fudgy, but not as chocolatey as I expected. The texture was amazing, and the ingredients were pure. Maybe I should have tried heating it up. But I wasn't very impressed with the flavor.
However, I just…
Continue If you live near it, the Lindt store in the King of Prussia Mall is closing.
Posted on May 22, 2010 at 9:01pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I just got a ton of dark chocolate for $36!
Almost everything they have left is the darkest of the dark chocolate. I even bought a bar of 99%! I didn't know it came that concentrated!
I can't wait to try it all. I'll keep you posted.
I just wanted to write that before it's too late.
Nibs?
Posted on April 13, 2010 at 9:47pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Well, I kinda know what nibs are (what they grind up and mix with sugar, or milk, or whatever to make what we commonly know as chocolate, right?). But I don't really get the concept of eating them.
So, I bought a chocolate bar (dark, of course) with nibs on it at Naked Chocolate Cafe here in Philly. I expected it to have an intense chocolate flavor, like how coffee beans have a strong coffee flavor. But I was surprised to find that they had…
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- At 8:54pm on May 12, 2010, Gretchen Tartakoff said…
- I know some place you will probably become best friends with if you're looking for a rich, flavor filled cup of hot chocolate. Have you been to Sazon over on Spring Garden? Venezuelan chocolate and very generous portions.
- At 10:13pm on April 5, 2010, Gretchen Tartakoff said…
- Not to spicy-probably sweeter than I usually prefer though. What's capscaicin?
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