[Imyourzero]

Wow, thanks for the suggestions! I'm definitely going to have to try some of these. The only problem now will be deciding what to sample!

 

[lini]

Try these: http://www.zotter.at/schoko_galerie_e.html - handmade chocolates from Austria. These are really great - for example the cherry-brandy with marzipan or the plum-brandy. Oh, yummy...

However, they are on Summer break at the moment - the online shop will re-open on August, 22nd.

Greetings from Hannover!

Manfred / lini

 

[gloco]

I've eaten all types of chocolate and this was the damn finest chocobar i ever had the luxurry of eating: http://www.greekinternetmarket.com/M...egory_Code=055

It's naturally a bit on the soft side, so don't refridgerate it.

edit: lots of different brands: http://www.worldwidechocolate.com/

 

[episiarch]

www.chocosphere.com is a great on-line retailer of high-end chocolates. They have a wide selection, good prices, and are very careful about shipping: they will check the weather forecasts for your area, decide what packing/shipping you will need to keep the chocolate from melting on the way (or on your doorstep), inform you if special packing (in ice, etc.) will be needed, and so forth. Highly recommended.

I share my chocolate with coworkers, and currently the most-enjoyed is Green and Black 70%, followed by Slitti 73%. The Slitti is especially beautiful: a glossy finish wrapped in shiny cellophane. A great choice if you're constructing a gift basket or something else where packaging matters. Flavor-wise, the G&B is deep, smooth and vivid; the Slitti is amazingly pure, with a flavor I'd describe as "straightforward."

I'm also very fond of Guittard, and my guilty pleasure is Ghirardelli Mint. I do not like Scharffen Berger; it's a local product, and I want to like it, but it just doesn't please me as much as the other chocolates. I do like their crunchy little Nibby bars, though.

 

[Stephonovich]

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Originally Posted by thrice Chocolate Fetish is my personal favorite. Their ecstasy truffles are incredible.

Indeed. I have the distinct benefit of living about 15 miles from it

Right across the street from a cafe/bookshop (Malaprops, if you've heard of that), and then there's the library a bit further.

My personal favorite so far are Ancient Pleasures and Dragon's Kiss. The first is flavored with cayenne pepper, the latter, wasabi. I know, it sounds weird (I was skeptical at first), but they're absolutely lovely. Spicy in their own unique ways. Combine one or two of those with a cuppa from Bean Streets (which unfortunately requires walking a few blocks), and you've got heaven.

 

[Jahn]

My wife used to be a buyer for Macy's, and the best chocolates she could grab for Macy's were the belgian chocs. Tasty stuff. She said Godiva wasn't bad, but not any better than Giardhelli's or whatever that San Fran place is called. And yes, Godiva is an American choco place, just like Hershey's lol.

But when it's time to bust out with the GOOD chocs, she said this was the place-

http://www.lamaisonduchocolat.com/commerce/accueil.php

They have a little storefront in Manhattan if you can find it, and these French chocolates are insanely great!

 

[episiarch]

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Originally Posted by Stephonovich My personal favorite so far are Ancient Pleasures and Dragon's Kiss. The first is flavored with cayenne pepper, the latter, wasabi. I know, it sounds weird (I was skeptical at first), but they're absolutely lovely.

These I have to try. I just placed my order.

 

[warubozu]

I would also agree that Scharffen Berger and Neuhaus chocolate are some of the finest that I've have a chance to consume. The best chocolates I've had so far is Laderach Chocolates.

 

[Jahn]

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Originally Posted by warubozu I would also agree that Scharffen Berger and Neuhaus chocolate are some of the finest that I've have a chance to consume. The best chocolates I've had so far is Laederach Chocolates.

Neuhaus is belgian, right? That's the nicest chocolate my wife was allowed to buy for Macy's. Delicious.

 

[warubozu]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jahn Neuhaus is belgian, right? That's the nicest chocolate my wife was allowed to buy for Macy's. Delicious.

Yes, they are Belgian. Their truffle collection are amongst the finest I've had.

 

[raisin]

If you want the best possible bang for your buck, look at episearch's link for the 5kg bars of Callebaut chocolate. FANTASTIC taste, breaks easily into 1+lb blocks for a group buy, and can be found for less than $4.00 lb. Only problem is , group buys turn into , Sorry man.., if you get my drift.

 

[TheChemist]

http://www.grandavenuechocolates.com/

Their apple is godly. It was even on Oprah, I think.

 

[saturnine]

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheChemist http://www.grandavenuechocolates.com/ Their apple is godly. It was even on Oprah, I think.

OMG! I had a few of those last year. My local Marshalls store had them on sale for $2 each, so I bought around 10 as Christmas presents. I kept one for myself, they were unbeliveably good!

 

[Shift]

Death by Chocolate if you're in Vancouver!

 

[TheChemist]

Quote:

Originally Posted by saturnine OMG! I had a few of those last year. My local Marshalls store had them on sale for $2 each, so I bought around 10 as Christmas presents. I kept one for myself, they were unbeliveably good!

And I live like 10 minutes from the actual store. It's awesome, so much good stuff there.