Category: Travel

Going away? There are some great chocolate shops around the world…

March 31, 2011

Xox Truffles in San Francisco

Walking in San Francisco is thirsty business so what is a chocolate blogger to do but find the nearest chocolate shop and crab a coffee and some truffles. Imagine my surprise when I discovered Cacao Barry was the chocolate ...

January 12, 2011

Delight Chocolates in Toronto Chocolate Review

As anyone who reads this blog knows, I’m not the biggest fan of Belgian style chocolates with their high fat whipped sugary centres and moulded shell but I will always try then and give them a fair chance.  This was ...

December 10, 2010

Southbank Chocolate Festival on Now

Trapped in Toronto as I am (and loving it) I am unable to attend the Southbank Chocolate Festival happening right now.  This is always the *best* place to get chocolate for gifts and I’ve watched people like Outsider Tart sell ...

December 9, 2010

A Review of Chocolate Christmas Tea at the Hilton

Few things in life are as wonderful as taking tea with a friend and so it was I found myself once again waiting outside the wrong tube exit for Dom from Chocablog to go this time to a Chocolate Christmas ...

December 4, 2010

A Review of the Christmas Afternoon Tea at The Strand Palace Hotel

A hotel I spend far too little time at conferences in, the Strand Palace Hotel is located ideally for the London tourist.  Nestled near all sorts of tourist attractions, including the very funky Covent Garden, this hotel must be one ...

November 11, 2010

Patrick Smets of Ambiance Chocolat in Toronto Interview

One of the seemingly toughest people on himself as a chocolatier, Patrick Smets of Ambiance Chocolat in Toronto makes some of the BEST chocolates around.  Why? He uses Valrhona and Michel Cluizel chocolate.  By starting with some of the best, ...

November 9, 2010

Dahso European Chocolates from Toronto

I’m originally from Toronto and so when I visit, I like to discover new chocolate places.  I find most use Callebaut, buy pre-made chocolates from the same chocolate supplier in Belgium and are generally unoriginal.  I found only Soma Chocolates, ...

August 23, 2010

Moroco Chocolat – The Unauthorised Review

This review is illicit. That’s right – it’s forbidden. Just by reading it you could be part of the conspiracy. It’s risky and so unless you’re ready to defy “her” you’d best change to a different review now. Why is this ...

April 27, 2010

Xococava Chocolate in Toronto

Born on the 1st of July 2008, Xococava is one of the newer chocolate shops to hit Toronto.  Located in Deslie Court just north of the St Clair subway station, this ideally located chocolate shop brings some of the most ...

April 21, 2010

Bandy Brooks Chocolates in Berlin

I originally found this chain as the Australia Ice Cream and Chocolate shops in Amsterdam.  Here in Berlin they are Bandy Brooks with ice cream and a range of chocolates.  These aren't the best chocolates in the world and really ...

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