NYC Chocolate Shops

RE: NYC Chocolate Shops (Hiram Callahan)

Thu, 04 Mar 2004 13:15:15 GMT

Mondel's Chocolates at Broadway and 114th Street may be just what you're looking for. Nearly devoid of pretension, it makes really good traditional candy store chocolates. They make their own right there in the store. I particularly love the butter toffee crunch, but that's me. They have dark, milk and light, you can select your own or buy a box, and they have stuff for kids, too. The kicker is that it's near Columbia, and it's priced in such a way that even students can afford it.

Here's more information, via the Columbia Newspaper: http://www.columbiaspectator.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2004/03/02/40444984961ce

RE: NYC Chocolate Shops (Michael Hoffman)

Thu, 04 Mar 2004 11:41:10 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by Goldeng

Can you tell me more about Barton's chocolates? Years ago I came across small tin chocolate molds, about an inch to 1.5 inches long, at a flea market bearing the Barton's Bonbonnier name. I have about 30 of them, but quizzically, many have Christian symbols like a bishop, Easter bunny, etc. Online, most references were about the candies being kosher and a popular passover treat. Thanks. Goldeng

Here's where you can get some interesting information about Barton's:

http://www.koshertoday.com/kosher%20today%20archives/2000/0800/A%20Kosher%20Aphrodisiac.htm

RE: NYC Chocolate Shops (Goldeng)

Thu, 04 Mar 2004 10:16:56 GMT

Can you tell me more about Barton's chocolates? Years ago I came across small tin chocolate molds, about an inch to 1.5 inches long, at a flea market bearing the Barton's Bonbonnier name. I have about 30 of them, but quizzically, many have Christian symbols like a bishop, Easter bunny, etc. Online, most references were about the candies being kosher and a popular passover treat. Thanks. Goldeng

RE: NYC Chocolate Shops (LizzieR)

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 13:48:55 GMT

My point is that there are only high-end, exclusive chocolate shops left in New York City. Where are the Bartons and Barricinni's of yesteryear!

RE: NYC Chocolate Shops (Spudnut)

Sun, 30 Nov 2003 23:33:42 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by JaneDough

Isn't there a Maison du Chocolat on Madison Avenue? I visited one in France, just before they said they were opening in NYC. They don't ship (at least, they didn't back in 1989). Their chocolates are fresh and handmade, and even beautiful just to look at. The chocolate-brown gift boxes with dark chocolate-colored ribbon ties even look good enough to eat!

La Maison is incredible, but it certainly ain't cheap. And ever daring to call it roadfood might get me stripped of my cheeseburger commission....

RE: NYC Chocolate Shops (JaneDough)

Sun, 30 Nov 2003 22:42:20 GMT

Isn't there a Maison du Chocolat on Madison Avenue? I visited one in France, just before they said they were opening in NYC. They don't ship (at least, they didn't back in 1989). Their chocolates are fresh and handmade, and even beautiful just to look at. The chocolate-brown gift boxes with dark chocolate-colored ribbon ties even look good enough to eat!

RE: NYC Chocolate Shops (Spudnut)

Sun, 30 Nov 2003 19:12:51 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by LizzieR

Yes, I've been to Li-Lac. It's good but expensive. Bartons and Barricini's were good,not as exclusive and a lot less expensive, even for the time.My favorite now is Jacques Torres in Brooklyn. Expensive but fabulous!! If you live anywhere near the Brooklyn side of the Manhattan Bridge, you must go!!

Jacques Torres is great. I've been there twice, and loved it both times. Huge lines, though.

RE: NYC Chocolate Shops (LizzieR)

Sun, 30 Nov 2003 17:00:19 GMT

I was just reminded of two other NY chocolate store chains that no longer exist: Schrafts and Lofts. Wish they were still around. Schrafts even had a few "tea rooms" where you could get lunch and a great chocolate soda. As I remember, they sold their chocolates in distinctive metal tins.

RE: NYC Chocolate Shops (Sundancer7)

Wed, 26 Nov 2003 18:00:10 GMT

I am not exactly a chocolate fan as I do not do this exotic taste very frequently. The costly ones as in the malls do not appeal to my taste.

I will take a Hershey milk chockolate anytime if I feel the need.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

RE: NYC Chocolate Shops (LizzieR)

Wed, 26 Nov 2003 17:45:47 GMT

Yes, I've been to Li-Lac. It's good but expensive. Bartons and Barricini's were good,not as exclusive and a lot less expensive, even for the time.My favorite now is Jacques Torres in Brooklyn. Expensive but fabulous!! If you live anywhere near the Brooklyn side of the Manhattan Bridge, you must go!!

RE: NYC Chocolate Shops (NYCTransplant)

Fri, 21 Nov 2003 19:01:40 GMT

Someone beat me to Li-Lac Chocolates!

**Considered to be a Greenwich Village institution, our loyal customers use words such as "fresh", "handmade", "old world charm", and "extraordinary" to describe the extensive array of delicious products of Li-Lac Chocolates.

Founded in 1923 by George Demetrias, Li-Lac is one of a handful of stores in New York City where the rare, vanishing art of making chocolates by hand, survives. Martha Bond, the current owner uses the same formulas for chocolate making developed 77 years ago by founder George Demetrias.**

RE: NYC Chocolate Shops (Spudnut)

Thu, 20 Nov 2003 12:28:00 GMT

There's also Li-Lac Chocolates on Christopher Street, where you can buy individual pieces of handmade chocolates.

RE: NYC Chocolate Shops (TJsLove)

Thu, 20 Nov 2003 12:22:24 GMT

I've heard the Chocolate Bar in the Village is pretty good - though I've not been there yet, it is at 48 8th Ave. b/t Jane and Horatio.
They make all the chocolates there!

RE: NYC Chocolate Shops (Michael Hoffman)

Sun, 16 Nov 2003 17:36:42 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by LizzieR

Remember in the old days when there were Barricini's and Barton's candy shops all over town? Today it's just the fancy chocolate shops in Manhattan. We don't even have See's or Fanny Farmer's. I hate buying packaged chocolates at the drugstore!

I loved Barricini's chocolate covered cherries and Barton's (square) truffles.It's been 50 years since my last Barton's truffle.

NYC Chocolate Shops (LizzieR)

Sun, 16 Nov 2003 17:11:36 GMT

Remember in the old days when there were Barricini's and Barton's candy shops all over town? Today it's just the fancy chocolate shops in Manhattan. We don't even have See's or Fanny Farmer's. I hate buying packaged chocolates at the drugstore!