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  • Aequare Chocolates

  • 1424 Court St, Suite 9
  • Clearwater, FL 33756
  • PH 800 975 7068 ext 704
  • www.aequarechocolates.com
  • Aequare crafts the finest single origin filled confections with the highest quality Ecuadorian Arriba chocolate. This cacao has been grown in this region for over two centuries and is considered by connoisseurs to be among the finest and rarest in the world. We use only pure, natural flavors sourced locally and regionally creating exceptional single origin chocolates. back



  • Alegio Chocolates

  • 1511 Shattuck Avenue
  • Berkeley, CA
  • PH 510 548 2466
  • www.alegio.com
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    This delightful shop is tucked away in Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto and a perfect way to end a fine meal. The owners Panos and Robbin are knowledgeable about chocolate, quick to elucidate the finer points of chocolate as well as share samples. Boasting Enric Rovira chocolates, touted as the best avant-garde chocolatier by Food & Wine and Joan Coukus truffles. Can you say mmmmmmm? back



  • Alma Chocolate

  • 140 Northeast 28th Avenue
  • Portland, OR 97232-3146
  • PH 503 517 0262
  • www.almachocolate.com
  • Sarah Hart started playing and perfecting her chocolate recipes; creating iconic molds and painting them in edible gold leaf and Alma Chocolate was born. Alma's icons are solid single-origin dark chocolate from our custom designed original molds. They are hand gilded with 23k edible gold leaf and they're so beautiful people say they can't bear to eat them...but go ahead (you know you want to). back



  • Alter Eco

  • PO Box 1142
  • Lafayette, CA
  • PH 415 981 0189
  • www.altereco-usa.com
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    Great chocolate bars that will take the edge off any chocolate emergency. I love the Dark Twist which is prepared with bits of crystallized orange. An extra plus is that these chocolates are produced by Fair trade chocolate visionaries who connect you to farmers and their honest foods. back

  • Amano Artisan Chocolates

  • 496 South 1325 West
  • Orem, UT, 84058
  • PH 801 655 1996
  • www.amanochocolate.com
  • We start with the world's finest quality cocoa beans, import them to our factory high in the Rocky Mountains and using antique machinery and processes, gently transform these rare cocoa beans into chocolate that is complex, beautiful, and super flavorful. It is for these reasons, our chocolate is prized world-wide for its superior quality and flavor. back



  • Anna Shea Chocolates

  • 100 W Higgins Road
  • Suite E5
  • South Barrington, IL 60010
  • PH 847 428 5446
  • www.annasheachocolates.com
  • Anna Shea chocolates was founded in 2004 with the aspiration to bring never before seen quality and beauty to the world of artisanal chocolate. They are an indulgence not to be forgotten. Their unique designs and flavor combinations will transport you to places no ordinary chocolate has ever taken you before. back



  • Appleton Chocolates

  • 567 Lake Road
  • Wentworth, NS B0M 1Z0
  • Canada
  • PH 902 548 2323
  • www.appletonchocolates.ca
  • We make very fine hand-dipped chocolates featuring the traditional sweet flavours of the Maritimes (and of Nova Scotia, in particular)- wild blueberries, cranberries, cherries and maple syrup - and a double coat of Belgian or French chocolate. Our chocolates are big, one-half fine chocolate, and a celebration of the flavours of Nova Scotia, that we are happy to share with you. back



  • Aroa Fine Chocolate

  • 1651 Washington Street
  • Boston, MA 02118-3305
  • PH 617 425 4988
  • www.aroafinechocolate.com
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    Aroa Fine Chocolate combines the very noblest of European traditions and modern techniques of artisan chocolatiers. Our creations possess a delicate balance of flavor and aroma earning Aroa a special place in the world of handmade chocolates and gourmet pastries. We invite you to come and indulge in our world of fine chocolates. back








  • Askinosie Chocolates

  • 514 E Commercial
  • Springfield, MO 65803
  • PH 417 862 9900
  • www.askinosie.com
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    Askinosie Chocolate is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker, sourcing all of their cocoa beans directly from farmers. Their single-origin chocolate is made in small batches. Their Stake in the Outcome(TM) program allows them to profit shares net 10% with the farmers.  My favorite, the Del Tambo Nibble bar.  back




  • Astor Chocolate

  • 651 New Hampshire Avenue
  • Lakewood, NJ 08701
  • PH 732 901 1000
  • www.astorchocolate.com
  • Astor Chocolate, a family owned business, was established in 1950 in New York. Astor products are made from premium Belgian chocolate – known to be the finest in the world. Passionate dedication, from outstanding chocolate to refined presentation, is the Astor trademark. back



  • Azure Chocolates

  • 90C Washington Drive
  • Centerport, NY 11721
  • PH 631 425 1885
  • http://azurechocolat.com
  • I'm Heather Foley, a mother, a wife and a chocolatier. I created Azure Chocolat because I fell in love creating new recipes by mixing the flavors of many cultures. I love reinventing old favorites like my delicious and innovative Haute Chocolat Stirs, my decadent S'Mores Bars and toffees. Everything I make is all natural, made by hand in small batches, gluten free and kosher certified. Enjoy and remember... back



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  • Bon Bon Bar

  • PH 415 938 7545
  • http://www.bonbonbar.com
  • BonBonBar combines the fun of candy bars with the quality of artisan confections. We like to think that our confections are as flavorful and fresh as those you would make yourself. All of our candies are handmade in Northern California from fresh ingredients that are organic and local whenever possible, and we strive to be an eco-friendly business. Artificial ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, are banned at BonBonBar. back



  • BT McElrath

  • PH 612 331 8800
  • www.btmcelrath.com
  • A beautiful 19 year-old server catches the eye of the chef de cuisine at a country inn and a few peas, carrots and retaliatory ice cubes later, they married and started a thriving artisanal chocolate company in 1996. Recognized on the Travel Channel as one of the foremost chocolatiers, recipient of the Fancy Food Show award (the pinnacle of awards in the food world) two years in a row, included on the Food Network’s Best Of…Chocolate Makers and voted Best Chocolate in the Twin Cities four years in a row… back



  • Burdick Handmade Chocolates

  • 47 Main Street
  • Walpole, NH 03608
  • PH 800 229 2419
  • www.burdickchocolate.com
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    L.A. Burdick Chocolate uses only the best couverture made from primarily South American, Central American, and Caribbean beans. Our complementing flavors come directly from their sources. We brew coffees and teas, cook fruits, squeeze and zest oranges and lemons, use local honey and Mexican vanilla beans, fine alcohols, and only butter, fresh local milk and creme; the best we can find! s back




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Candinas Chocolatier

 Created with equal parts artistry, science and love our chocolates impart a taste that compares favorably to the very best in the world. Whether it's the superior blend of rich flavors or the amazingly smooth textures, each chocolate is a composition of balance and harmony certain to please even the most discriminating taste buds. back

2435 OLD PB • Verona, WI 52593 • PH 800 845 1554
www.candinas.com



  • Charles Chocolates

  • 6529 Hollis Street
  • Emeryville, CA 94608
  • PH 888 652 4412
  • www.charleschocolates.com
  • Charles Chocolates is the story of one man’s dedication to the art of chocolate, his pursuit of perfection and a passion for producing only the finest confections. Everything is made by hand in small batches using traditional techniques, and all of the chocolates are shipped to our customers within three days of being created. This dedication to perfection is evident in each piece of bold and delicate chocolate. back

  • Chocolat Céleste

  • 2506 University Avenue West
  • St Paul, MN 55114-8732
  • PH 651 644 3823
  • http://store.chocolatceleste.com
  • Our mission is simple: to give chocolate connoisseurs an extraordinary flavor journey that thrills and inspires the palate. The secret to our success is allowing the natural flavor notes to take center stage. We never use preservatives. Convey your passion for excellence with Chocolat Céleste. back



  • Chocolot Artisan Confections

  • PH 801 475 5050
  • www.sweetchocolot.com
  • Chocolot was formed in 2008 by Ruth Kendrick, We strive to make beautiful, handmade chocolates and confections that are unique in both appearance and taste, and leave a lasting impression with the customer. We use premium chocolate from bean-to-bar producers in Utah as well as California and premium ingredients with no preservatives or artificial flavors. Each chocolate is handmade by Ruth. back



  • Chocolate Box Cafe

  • 714 Foothill Blvd
  • La Canada, CA 91011
  • PH 818 790 7918
  • www.chocolateboxcafe.com
  • We are the ultimate connoisseur of earthly delights created to satisfy your cravings, indulging the taste buds and broken the senses again and again. We promise to deliver the finest gourmet chocolate and confections anywhere, made from only the most fresh premium ingredients, and with an emphasis on artisan quality and sensory satisfaction. back



  • Chocolat Moderne

  • 27 West 20th Street
  • New York, NY 10011-3725
  • PH 212 229 4797
  • http://store.chocolatmoderne.com
  • Joan Coukos, Chocolatier & CEO of Chocolate Moderne. On a trip to Brussels, she fell under the spell of old world, hand made chocolates and began creating recipes back in her tiny kitchen. Since that memorable day on the Place du Grand Sablon, she has studied chocolate and confectionery arts with a coterie of world-class French, Belgian, American and Swiss chocolatiers in NY and at The World Pastry Forum in Las Vegas. back



  • Chocolate Vitale

  • 1483 Elliott Ave W
  • Seattle, WA 98119
  • PH 206 297 0863
  • www.chocolatvitale.com
  • Founded in 1994. John Down, the Chief Chocolate Officer, uses his distinguished background in painting and the arts, to create a unique artistic quality in the taste and feel of all his chocolates. Distinctive boxed collections, hand painted & sculptural truffles, and innovative flavors are all essential elements in these extraordinarily luscious and sensory-provoking confections. back



  • Chocolatier Blue

  • 1964 University Ave
  • Berkeley, CA 94704
  • PH 510 705 8800
  • www.chocolatierblue.com
  • Chocolatier Blue is a vision of flavor and excellence. Our mission is to use the absolute best ingredients on the planet without regard to price, accessibility, or convenience. We gravitate towards classical flavors and attempt to execute it perfectly using perfect ingredients from the start. “It is easy to overwhelm people with unfamiliar sounds: the true challenge is to astonish people with a classic.” back



  • Chocolatines

  • 1101 Tower Rd
  • Schaumburg, IL 60173
  • PH 224 653 2700
  • www.chocolatines.com
  • With her Japanese heritage and classical French training, Head Chef Rieko Wada’s chocolate creations are unique individual masterpieces. Featuring the Diamond Collection, His & Her Collections, chocolate high heels, and many more, Chocolatines is sure to captive your senses and delight your palate. back



  • Chocolopolis

  • 1527 Queen Anne Ave. N.
  • Seattle, WA 98109
  • PH 206 282 0776
  • http://chocolopolis.com
  • Popping a square of Bonnat Madagascar chocolate into her mouth, Lauren Adler was surprised to find bursts of fruit taking over her senses as the chocolate melted in her mouth. It was a moment of epiphany and Chocolopolis was founded as a result. Here chocolate lovers can be educated about the finer points of bean-to-bar artisan chocolate, purchase over 200 bars of chocolate or explore the world of chocolate through Chocolopolis chocolate events. back

  • Chocoveda

  • PH 818 919 0808
  • www.chocoveda.com
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    Chocoveda inspires self-indulgence in sacred practices of love, meditation and positive thinking, such that balance is achieved. As if we really needed a reason to enjoy one of these great chocolates that have flavors tied into your chakras. Try the Honey Vanilla. back



  • The Cholive

  • 1245 N. Water St, 2nd Floor
  • Milwaulkee, WI 53202
  • PH 877 204 0106
  • www.thecholive.com
  • Chocolate, is not just meant to be enjoyed…it is meant to be experienced. Our passion is to bring chocolate to your dining experience whether you’re enjoying a perfect glass of wine or an amazing cocktail. Offering Cholives, the first cocktail chocolates on the market and Chruffles which come with recommended wine pairings from sommelier, Guy Poitras. Experience our Cholives and Chruffles for yourself and discover a whole new world of possibilities. back



  • Christopher Elbow Chocolatier

  • 1819 McGee Street
  • Kansas City, MO 64108
  • PH 816 842 1300
  • www.elbowchocolates.com
  • Where modern culinary artistry meets traditional hand craftsmanship. Where taste experiences are rivaled only by visual sensations. Where the art of chocolate is expressed in a single, beautiful, decadent piece that’s hand-created one at a time. back



  • Christopher Michael Chocolates

  • 2346 Newport Blvd
  • Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  • PH 949 566 9810
  • www.christophernormanchocolates.com
  • Our passion for chocolate and tantalizing flavor combinations is evident with every sweet taste of our hand-crafted chocolate creations. We stop at nothing to bring you the best. Christopher uses only the finest ingredients - like single origin, fair-trade Venezuelan chocolate; fresh local organic creams and butters; homegrown savory mint and rosemary, and juicy-ripe oranges and citrus picked from his family orchard. back



  • Christopher Norman Chocolates

  • 60 New Street
  • New York, NY 10004-2303
  • PH 212 402 1243
  • www.christophernormanchocolates.com
  • Founded in 1994. John Down, the Chief Chocolate Officer, uses his distinguished background in painting and the arts, to create a unique artistic quality in the taste and feel of all his chocolates. Distinctive boxed collections, hand painted & sculptural truffles, and innovative flavors are all essential elements in these extraordinarily luscious and sensory-provoking confections. back



  • Chuao Chocolatier

  • 2345 Camino Vida Roble
  • Carlsbad, CA 92011
  • PH 888 635 1444
  • www.chuaochocolatier.com
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    Chuao Chocolatier (pronounced chew-WOW) is the first Venezuelan Chocolatier based in the United States. Founded in 2002 Chuao is pioneering “fusion chocolate” by creating unusual, unexpected and delicious flavors using their secret blend of premium chocolate and fresh natural ingredients. Their signature flavor is Spicy Maya, a modern twist on the Mayan’s ancient hot chocolate recipe made with pasilla chile and cayenne pepper. back



  • Cioccolato Lombardo

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • www.cioccolatolombardo.com
  • Welcome to Cioccolato Lombardo, makers of fine artisan chocolates. We use only the freshest, best quality ingredients (local where possible) and fine Belgian couverture to produce a myriad of flavour combinations to satisfy even the most discerning gourmet aficionado. back






  • Cocoa Bella

  • 2102 Union Street
  • San Francisco, CA 94123
  • PH 415 931 6213
  • www.cocoabella.com
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    CocoaBella Chocolates is the ultimate chocolate lifestyle shop located in the San Francisco Marina district. We searched the World looking for the highest quality, best tasting chocolates. The chocolates we carry are from small, family owned and operated artisan chocolatiers. Our current assortment features chocolates from makers in Belgium, Switzerland, France, Italy, Spain, Canada and the United States. back



  • CocoaVino

  • www.cocoavino.com
  • CocoaVino is dedicated to celebrating the everyday beauty of life — to living deliberately, sustainably and fabulously in the modern world. Among the ways we do this is by making artisanal chocolates and confections. Using regional, sustainable, and organic ingredients, we present an ever-changing collection of limited-edition, seasonal, and longer-run creations that push the classic into the modern by exploring new and unexpected harmonies of flavor. We call it tasting the eco-fabulous life. back



  • Cocoa West

  • 581 C Artisan Lane
  • RR 1-AL4
  • Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0
  • PH 604 947 2996
  • www.cocoawest.com
  • Cocoa West is the destination for an unique West Coast chocolate experience. Using fine ingredients, we hand-make beautiful chocolate truffles in the French and Belgian styles on-site in small batches for maximum freshness. back



  • Coco Delice

  • San Francisco, CA 94119-4243
  • PH 510 601 1394
  • www.cocodelice.com
  • At Coco Délice we create extraordinary chocolates, swhile maintaining a balance between our business and the environment. Our attention to all these details is to make life a little sweeter. Our chocolates are made with a French influence. They are darker and less sweet and they possess an intensity in flavor without being overwhelming in size. Additionally, our chocolates are produced by hand, in small quantities, using premium European chocolate and only the highest-quality and freshest ingredients. back



  • Coco • Luxe

  • 1673 Haight Street
  • San Francisco, CA 94117
  • PH 415 367 4012
  • www.coco-luxe.com
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    Coco-luxe is dedicated to producing quality confections marrying gourmet chocolate with fun, familiar flavors. Blending fine chocolate with fresh cream from local suppliers. We use only natural ingredients for flavoring our delectable confections. As inspiration we look to classic dessert flavors and timeless favorite treats, to create playful chocolates that hint at childhood nostalgia while satisfying the taste of the premium chocolate lover. back



  • Coco-Zen

  • Pacifica, CA 94044
  • PH 650 550 9718
  • www.coco-zen.com
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    Coco-Zen is a state of nirvana achieved by surrendering to the taste and aroma of luscious, rich chocolate. It's knowing that you are helping our planet and its people, because all our treats are made from organic and Fair Trade Certified chocolate. A state of ecstasy, peace and harmony, Coco-Zen is oneness with chocolate. back



  • Compartes Chocolatier

  • 912 S. Barrington Ave
  • Los Angeles, CA 90049
  • PH 310 826 3380
  • www.compartes.com
  • Steeped in the traditional European style of handcraftsmanship, with a whimsical hint of modern artistry, Compartes philosophy is to use the freshest and best ingredients from all over the world. Everything is made from scratch, based on our credo that the more natural the infredients, the better and tastier the product. Enjoy our artisanal confections, from our hearts to yours. back


  • Couture Confections

  • 6311 South Newport Court
  • Centennial, CO 80111
  • PH 303 704 2901
  • www.coutureconfections.biz
  • Couture Confections celebrates true artisans with our unique designs, exceptional taste and commitment to quality. Our products are all natural and preservative free. Couture Confections also offers Pur Colour™ - an all-natural colorant product line designed specifically for the chocolate and confectionery industry. back


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  • Deans Sweets

  • 82 Middle Street
  • Portland, MA 04101
  • PH 207 899 3664
  • www.deanssweets.com
  • Dean's Sweets offers elegant, exceptional, extraordinary, hand-dipped truffles created from the finest imported dark chocolate. Luscious flavors include brandy, rum, scotch, orange, raspberry, coffee, peppermint, ginger, plain, and cayenne. White chocolate with rum is also available. All with a rich dark chocolate coating. back



Derry Church Artisan Chocolates

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These Chocolates are an eclectic, surprising alchemy of exotic and rare international flavors, expertly paired only with Grand Cru, single-origin, and Estate class European chocolates.....widely regarded as the finest chocolates produced anywhere on Earth! They are the creation of Chef Cayton who uses traditional European methods, and only the freshest, locally sourced, organic Pennsylvania creams and butters to make these exquisite chocolates. back

675 Williams Grove Road, Suite #1 • Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 • PH 717 602 8963
http://derrychurchartisanchocolates.com



  • De Vries Chocolate

  • www.devrieschocolate.com
  • Steve De Vries takes pride in being 100 years behind the times. With vintage equipment, he hand-crafts chocolate from bean to bar the way artisans have for centuries, starting with varietal cacao (which he sources directly from the grower) to packaging the bars in his Larimer Street factory. His recipe for chocolate is simple: 'Just cocoa bean and sugar. "Unmasked by additives and stabilizers..." back



  • Dilettante Chocolates

  • 19016 72nd Ave. S
  • Kent, WA 98032
  • PH 800 800 9490 x 100
  • www.dilettante.com
  • At Dilettante, third generation Master Chocolatier, Dana Taylor Davenport, creates our chocolate masterpieces using formulas selected from the notebooks of Dana's grandfather, Earl Remington Davenport, Master Candymaker, and his great uncle, Julius Rudolph Franzen, a Master Confectioner and Pastry Chef to the crowned heads of Europe. back



  • Divine Chocolate

  • 4 Gainsford Street
  • London, England SE1 2NE
  • PH +44 (0)1914 828 753
  • www.divinechocolate.com
  • Choosing Divine as your chocolate treat is a delicious way of playing your part in a more equitable trading partnership. Divine is the only Fairtrade chocolate company which is 45% owned by the farmers. While Fairtrade ensures farmers receive a better deal for their cocoa and additional income to invest in their community, company ownership gives farmers a share of Divine’s profits and a stronger voice in the cocoa industry. That’s good business! back



  • Dolce Bella Chocolates

  • 18828 Cox Ave
  • Saratoga , CA 95070
  • PH 408 866 8351
  • www.dolcebellachocolates.com
  • Judged “Most Luxurious Chocolate Experience” at the Taste TV San Francisco International Chocolate Salon 2009!! “Dolce Bella Chocolates has developed an otherworldly reputation for their homemade, handmade chocolate...” “Chocolatier Audrey Vaggione has set a whole new standard for artisan chocolates.” Wave Magazine 2009 Spring Dining Guide back



  • Donnelly Chocolates

  • 1509 Mission St
  • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  • PH 888 685 1871
  • www.donnellychocolates.com
  • Since 1988, Donnelly chocolate has been made by hand from the finest French and Belgian couvertures. After studying with master chocolatiers in Paris and Brussels, Richard Donnelly returned to the United States to create his own line of chocolates, focusing on simple yet sophisticated flavors. back


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  • Fiori Chocolatiers

  • PH 425 957 4777
  • http://fiorichocolatiers.com
  • Chocolate making has been a hands-on approach for us. As flavors change, so do our formulas. Tuned ever so slightly to ensure that each chocolate confection is a memorably delight. We temper by hand, the chocolate ladled into molds, handmade ganache filled into each molded shell one at a time – even our chocolate bars are wrapped by hand. It’s a time consuming process but we believe the results are worth the effort. back



  • Frans Chocolates

  • 1325 1st Ave
  • Seattle, WA 98101
  • PH 800 422 3726
  • www.franschocolates.com
  • From the tantalizing light ganache found in Fran Bigelow's luscious truffles, to the bold, and slightly addictive gray and smoked salt caramels, take a moment to note the textures and harmonious flavors that layer themselves, one on top of the other. It is the magic of this experience that compels Fran’s to continue to seek the extraordinary. back



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  • Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier

  • 2086 Atwood Ave
  • Madison, WI 53704
  • PH 608 249 3500
  • http://gailambrosius.com
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    In my opinion, good chocolate is its own food group. A little bit feeds the soul and fires the imagination. I want people to experience the real thing, without lots of sugar, and other ingredients that most people confuse with the taste of chocolate. Real chocolate is strong, earthy, fruity, floral … a whole world that unfolds on your palate. Chocolate, in all its mysteries and complexities, is my passion. back



  • Gateau et Ganache

  • PO Box 61223
  • Palo Alto, CA 94306
  • PH 650 384 0859
  • http://gateauetganache.com
  • Gâteau et Ganache offers sophisticated, handcrafted confections and chocolates created in the French style. Our fresh, delicious indulgences include: chocolate bonbons & truffles, specialty marshmallows, and petits fours (bite-sized cakes, tarts, and cookies). back



  • Garrisons Confections

  • 72 Ledge Street
  • Central Falls, RI 02863
  • PH 401 725 0790
  • www.garrisonconfections.com
  • The cornerstone of Garrison's philosophy is its assortment of premium chocolate bonbons, the company's dedication to seasonality and excellence is further shown in its interpretations of American candy classics. back



  • Grenada Chocolate

  • www.grenadachocolate.com
  • We were founded in 1999 with the idea of creating an Organic Cocoa Farmers' and Chocolate-Makers' Cooperative to revolutionize the cocoa-chocolate system so cocoa farmers should benefit as much as the chocolate-makers. We produce our award-winning organic dark chocolate in Grenada with our world famous cocoa beans. back






Guittard Chocolate
Photograph ©2010 Ron Dunlap

  • Guittard Chocolate

  • 10 Guittard Road
  • Burlingame, CA 94010
  • PH 800 468 2462
  • www.guittard.com
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    In the 1850's, Etienne Guittard embarked on an arduous journey from France to America. An experienced chocolate maker, Etienne had brought delicious French chocolate to trade for mining supplies, but soon discovered that wealthy miners were willing to pay premium prices for this elegant treat. Etienne sailed back to France, where he worked until 1868 when he returned to San Francisco and opened Guittard Chocolate on Sansome Street. back



  • Guylian

  • 560 Sylvan Avenue
  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
  • PH 201 871 41 44
  • www.guylian.be
  • The story of Chocolaterie Guylian began in 1960 with the marriage of Guy Foubert to Liliane. Hence the company name. At that time Guy and Liliane Foubert had a small production unit at home, producing pralines and truffles which they sold to the local chocolate shops. One day, as the legend goes Guy felt something new was needed, and came up with the idea of making chocolates in the shape of seashells... and history was made. back



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  • Hauser Chocolates

  • 59 Tom Harvey Road
  • Westerly, RI 02891
  • PH 401 596 8866
  • www.hauserchocolates.com
  • Hauser Chocolatier was founded in 1983 by master confectioner Ruedi Hauser Sr. and his wife, Lucille, with the intent to produce world-class confections hand made in the USA. Since then Hauser Chocolatier has been devoted to using the finest ingredients and unique recipes producing confections to please the most discriminating chocolate connoisseur. back



  • Heart of Chocolate

  • 1924 Goodwin Ave
  • Redwood City, CA 94061
  • PH 415 418 4657
  • www.heartofchocolates.com
  • We aim to produce chocolates that our customers find exciting and addictive, that invites them to think about chocolate on many different levels. The diversity of textures and flavors should speak to the eye and well as the palette, and the balance of flavors should have the effect of wanting you to eat just one more. We hope to express in our chocolates, what we feel lies in the heart of chocolate. back



  • Hedonist Artisan Chocolates

  • 674 South Avenue
  • Rochester, NY 14620
  • PH  585 461 2815
  • www.hedonistchocolates.com
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    We hand craft Hedonist truffles and chocolate treats with French chocolate and fresh, natural ingredients. Each piece of Hedonist chocolate has a character all its own because it is rolled, cut, dipped and decorated by human hands in small batches. We find our bliss in chocolate and hope to help you do the same. back



  • Helen Grace Chocolates

  • 2369 E. Pacifica Place
  • Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220
  • PH 800 367 4240
  • www.helengrace.com
  • On her 30th birthday in 1944, Helen Grace would have been satisfied with a box of chocolates. Instead her husband bought her a chocolate shop. The rest ast they say is history. Helen Grace Chocolates achieves premium quality in all of its confections through strict adherence to time-honored standards of excellence throughout the entire product manufacturing process. back









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  • J Chocolatier

  • 1039 33rd St. NW
  • Washington, DC 20007
  • PH 202 415 8883
  • www.jchocolatier.com
  • Our philosophy is that hand-crafted, preservative-free, always fresh chocolates are what define true luxury chocolate, not simply a popular brand or a high price. Indulge in the elegance of our artisan chocolates crafted from the finest ingredients with richly smooth ganache in flavorful truffles, toffees and nuts. back



  • John and Kiras Chocolates

  • PH 800 747 4808
  • www.johnandkiras.com
  • John and Kira met in 1999 at one of Kira's famed rooftop parties and John, having spent two years in Italy and three in New York was quite impressed. Kira was impressed that John was working at her favorite socially responsible restaurant, the White Dog Café. Their love of food, community, and fun is what brought them together and has been the driving force in the company they created: John & Kira's. back



  • J Truffles

  • 1039 33rd St. NW
  • Seattle, WA 98188
  • PH 425 264 2800
  • www.jtruffles.com
  • J’Truffles are a new brand of chocolate ganache truffles with unique Art Deco shapes that evoke memories of America's glory days of opulence. Each center is hand made in small batches and deposited into exquisitely thin shells that are easy to bite and give the ideal center-to-shell ratio. Nine delicious flavors, all made from the finest, all natural ingredients. Beautiful to display and behold, as well as delicious to eat. back



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  • Kallari Chocolate

  • www.kallarichocolate.com
  • The Kallari Association is a self-governed coalition of Amazon artists and organic cocoa producers. Our cooperative began in 1997 with less than fifty and has now grown to over 850 families. Kallari has created sustainable income so Kichwa people can fulfill basic family needs without logging our rainforests or selling land. We have recently taken empowerment a step further: Kallari produces and sells gourmet organic fairly traded dark chocolate bars. back



  • Kees Chocolates

  • 80 Thompson Street
  • New York, NY 10012
  • PH 212 334 3284
  • www.keeschocolates.com
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    The finest quality handmade chocolates using the best possible ingredients. Founded by Kee Ling Tong in 2002, Kee's Chocolates has gone on to garner accolades from reviewers around the world, who praise both the freshness and texture of our bon-bons and hand-rolled confections. back



  • Kirchmayr Chocolates

  • 9630 Deereco Road
  • Timonium, MD 21093
  • PH 410 561 7705
  • www.fineeuropeanchocolate.com
  • My name is Albert Kirchmayr. One of my fondest memories of growing up in a small village in Bavaria is eating fine chocolates on special occasions. It was a tradition to give and receive these delicious candies. Kirchmayr Chocolatier opened its doors in 1985 to establish the tradition: the giving of fine chocolates for holidays and all occasions with the freshest and finest chocolates you can find. back



  • Knipschildt Chocolatier

  • 12 South Main Street
  • Norwalk, CT 06854-2978
  • PH 203 838 3131
  • www.knipschildt.com
  • A truly exquisite chocolate experience - entirely unique and original. Fritz Knipschildt, Maitre Chocolatier, makes no compromises: he applies the highest standards of excellence to each and every step of the chocolate and confection process. back



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  • Lille Belle Farms

  • 211 N. Front Street
  • Central Point, OR 97502
  • PH 888 899 2022
  • www.lilliebellefarms.com
  • Jeff Sheperd, the master chocolatier behind Lillie Belle Farms is "fiercely individualistic artisan" focused on your connection with his art. "All I can ever hope for, doing what I do, is to make people happy with my creations. To brighten their day, even if it's for only a moment, with something I made with my hands." Judging by Jeff's success, he has brightened a lot of days! back



  • Luca Chocolate

  • http://lucachocolate.com
  • Luca Chocolate is committed to creating fine, fresh chocolates with unique flavor combinations using high quality, all natural ingredients and share them while they’re still freshly made. At it’s most elegant, food is an experience that createa a memory. LUCA Chocolates are made for those memories. Whether it’s the sweet-savory bite of a sea salt caramel or the classic smoothness of a vanilla buttercream, the outcome is pleasure and the ultimate satisfaction of a craving. back



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  • Machiavelli Chocolatier

  • 16 Jackson St
  • Don Antonio Royale
  • Old Balara, Quezon City
  • PH 02 489 7408
  • www.mach-chocolatier.com
  • Machiavelli Chocolatier was formed with two words in mind: EURASIAN FUSION.
    Here at Machiavelli Chocolatier, one of our founding principles is to bring together the best of both worlds in each of our signature masterpieces. back






  • Madécasse

  • 523 Prospect Place, Suite 305
  • Brooklyn, NY 11238
  • PH 347 750 8727
  • www.madecasse.com
  • Madecasse is beyond Chocolate.Inspired by our Peace Corps experiences in Madagascar, we help rural cocoa farmers access the equipment and training they need to get more value from their crops. Then we take it a big step further and actually make the chocolate in Madagascar. Madécasse is one of the only chocolates made in all of Africa! This creates 4x more income than Fair Trade. back






  • MarieBelle

  • 484 Broome Street
  • New York, NY 10013-2253
  • PH 212 925 6999
  • www.mariebelle.com
  • Since 2000, MarieBelle® New York has been pleasing fans with their delightful collection of delicate, luxurious chocolates and confections. MarieBelle's signature line of chocolates combine the finest chocolate, eclectic ingredients and artisanal techniques, creating nothing less than works of art. Named after Maribel Lieberman, designer and founder. back



  • Marti Chocolatt

  • PH 877 424 6258
  • www.martichocolatt.com
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    A progressive chocolate and confectionery company where highest standards of product freshness, finest ingredients, competitive pricing, and customer satisfaction are the top priorities. That basically means these chocolates are divine. For an unusual but terribly addictive, rich treat try the Chevre en Choco Blanc, goat cheese in white chocolate center. Divine! back

  • Mast Brothers

  • 105A North 3rd Street
  • Brooklyn, NY 11211
  • PH 718 388 2625
  • www.mastbrotherschocolate.com
  • Chocolate handmade in delicate batches using the world's best cacao sourced from small family farms and coops around the world such as Madagascar, Venezuela, Dominican Republic and Ecuador. Each chocolate is personally handmade by the actual Mast Brothers! back


  • Michael Mischer Chocolates

  • 3352 Grand Avenue
  • Oakland, CA 94610-2737
  • PH 510 986 1822
  • www.michaelmischerchocolates.com
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    A feast for the eyes as well as a feast for kings. Dark chocolate studded with all sorts of tempting fruits, nuts and spices: Almonds and Salt, Chili Spiced Almond, Orange and Togarashi and my favorite Fruit and Berries. When you take the crinkly wrapper off, don't forget to take a moment to inhale the rich chocolate aroma - made from the rare noble-grade cocoa bean (3% of world production) - before devouring the entire bar. back

  • Michel Cluizel

  • 888 Broadway @ 19th Street, (ABC Carpet & Home)
  • 1st Floor
  • New York, NY 10003
  • PH 212 477 7335
  • www.chocolatmichelcluizel-na.com
  • One of the finest chocolatiers the world has ever known, Michel Cluizel has been practicing the art of ine chocolate since 1948. With a perfectionists focus ond flavor and quality, Cluizel chocolate is known for it's level of smoothnesss and used by the finest restaurants in Europe, North America and Asia. back


  • Mignon Chocolate

  • 6 E Holly St
  • Pasadena, CA 91103
  • PH 626 796 7100
  • www.mignonchocolate.com
  • Continuing Creation of Fine Chocolates Following Original Family Recipes, Since 1935. The Richness of Aromas, the Subtlety of the Fillings and the Crispness of the Covering will delight your Taste Buds. back


  • Moonstruck Chocolates

  • 6600 N. Baltimore Ave
  • Portland, OR 97203
  • PH 503 247 3448
  • www.moonstruckchocolate.com
  • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
    A mind boggling offering of mouthwatering truffles from Mayan Truffles - milk chocolate, cinnamon, and crushed almonds... to an Extra-Bittersweet Chocolate Lab Truffle, which as the name belies is in the shape of an adorable dog. Chocolate cats, mice and ice cream cones available too. You'll need to keep track so you can try them all. back



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  • NeoCocoa

  • www.neococoa.com
  • Neo Cocoa truffles are “naked” confections—made from ganache only (no enrobing)—to allow consumers to get to the heart of the truffle experience without having to navigate around the hard outer shell common to most commercially available truffles. They recently received first place in the “Best Truffle” category at the San Francisco International Chocolate Salon, and awards for the “Best Traditional Chocolates” and “Top Artisan Chocolatier,” Neo Cocoa offers five truffle experiences in which to indulge: Almond Butter & Smoked Salt, Crushed Bittersweet Nib, Freshly Zested Lime, Toasted Coconut and Warm Ginger Root. back



  • Neuhaus

  • 2151 Broadway
  • New York, NY 10023
  • PH 212 712 21129
  • www.neuhaus.be
  • Neuhaus expertise is based on over 150 years of tradition and know-how. This dynamic and innovative Belgian company enjoys an international reputation for its wide range of high quality products. These, along with its image, are regularly reworked and updated. It is this shrewd blend of tradition, modernity and quality that contributes to the brand's success. back



  • Noka Chocolate

  • NorthPark Center
  • 8687 N Central Expressway
  • Dallas, TX 75225
  • PH 214 295 4560
  • www.nokachocolate.com
  • NOKA Chocolatier, Katrina Merrem, has as her life-passion, the goal of returning chocolate to its pure, luxurious state by crafting the finest single-estate dark chocolate truffles and chocolates. It is with this vision that NOKA Chocolate was founded. And it is this very vision that guides NOKA Chocolate in handcrafting the most exquisite chocolates to ever grace the palate. back



  • Nonnie Wallers

  • 1 Bellbrook Avenue
  • 8687 N Central Expressway
  • Spring Valley, OH 45370
  • PH 800 664 0919
  • www.nonniewallers.com
  • Whether for a cherished loved one or an important client, Nonnie Waller's® express delivers memory making gifts for you. All of our Southern-style pound cakes, premium chocolates and chocolate truffles are handmade in extremely small batches (we still crack each and every egg by hand). It's the way Nonnie always did it…and we're sticking to it! back



  • Norman Love Confections

  • 11380 Lindbergh Blvd
  • Fort Myers, FL 33913
  • PH 866 515 2121
  • www.normanloveconfections.com
  • Norman Love blends a master’s appreciation of the sensuous with the art of the chef to create handcrafted chocolates...exquisite, silky, rich chocolates...reserved for those who expect nothing less than perfection. Satisfying connoisseurs of fine chocolates since 2001, when the chocolatier first introduced the masterpieces in Fort Myers, Florida. back



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  • Ococoa

  • 4470 West Sunset Blvd, #306
  • Los Angeles, CA 90027
  • PH 800 897 7015
  • www.ococoa.com
  • I have loved baking from when I was a young girl and this lead me to dabbling in chocolate. What makes my chocolates unique is that I draw from my Lebanese background, using authentic Middle-Eastern flavors such as pistachio butter and dates with rosewater, hand-made marzipan, and sesame butter. Ococoa chocolates showcase the best qualities of my heritage and I invite you to enjoy my passion and fine confections. back



  • Oliver Kita

  • 6815 Route 9
  • Rhineback, NY 12572
  • PH 845 876 2665
  • www.oliverkita.com
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    Aware, Exquisite, Passionate, Joyful, Powerful, Conscious. For a delight beyond the sense of taste, artisan chocolatier Oliver Kita invites you to enjoy the gourmet Grand Cru Chocolates of Valrhona chocolate, to which he has added his artistry. These chocolates are handmade in New York’s Hudson Valley using fair trade luxury and Organic Chocolate from the Rhone Valley of France complemented by traditional French methods and the finest ingredients. back



  • Original Beans

  • www.originalbeans.com
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    This chocolate is very difficult to find but worth it. My favorite it the Beni Wild Harvest from Bolivian Beans which is guaranteed to make even the harshest chocolate gourmand swoon. Each bar also carried a certificate with a tracking number so you can see Original Beans' on-going conservation efforts at your bar's rainforest of origin. back



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  • Patric Chocolate

  • 6601 Stephens Station Rd
  • Suite 109
  • Columbia, MO 65202
  • www.patric-chocolate.com
  • Patric Chocolate is a micro, bean-to-bar, fine dark chocolate maker based in the Midwestern United States. Built upon chocolate maker Alan McClure’s passion for fine chocolate, Patric Chocolate has gone from little more than a dream to a respected artisan chocolate maker in only a few short years. back



  • Patrick Roger

  • www.patrickroger.com
  • A sculptor of flavours, he treats chocolate like a raw material which he transforms. The subtlety of flavours, the combination of textures and the sublime aesthetics of the creations are what makes the gourmet world of Patrick Roger so fascinating, offering such refined excellence. Constantly striving for innovation and perfection, he loves to cause a stir with skillful combinations and majestic sculptures. back



  • Pierre Marcolini Chocolatier

  • 485 Park Avenue between 58th and 59th Streets
  • New York City, NY 10022
  • PH 212 755 5150
  • www.marcolini.be
  • Considered the creme de la creme of Chocolate, Pierre Marcolini's reason d'etre is to offer you a dream. Travelling the world to meet the producers of fine chocolate allows Pierre to discover rare and precious beans to yield couverture chocolate that is more delicate and harmonius, more intense and therefore more alive! back


  • Poco Dulce

  • 2419 Third Street
  • San Francisco, CA 94107
  • PH 415 255 1443
  • www.pocodolce.com
  • Italian for little sweet, Poco Dolce's mission is to stay on the savory side of sweet. Our signature Bittersweet Chocolate Tile topped with Grey Sea Salt balances the savory of salt with the sweet of chocolate. All of our chocolates and confections by hand in our San Francisco kitchen using as many local ingredients as possible. Enjoy... it is the perfect indulgence. back



  • Posh Chocolat

  • 119 South Higgins Avenue
  • Missoula, MT 59802-4432
  • PH 406 543 2566
  • www.poshchocolat.com
  • Husband and wife, Ana and Jason Willenbrock, are creating one of the world’s most celebrated and sought after delights. These passionate chocolatiers, source the highest quality cacao beans, creating the most pure and highest quality chocolate. Combined with their eclectic ingredients and artisanal techniques, they create nothing less than works of art. back



  • Pure Dark

  • 350 Bleeker Street
  • New York, NY 10014
  • PH 917 284 1927
  • www.puredark.com
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    Pure Dark is all about the purity of the pod. It began with a passion that chocolate should come from the earth and not be overly processed. Pure Dark is like no other chocolate. The recipe features a proprietary blend of premium beans carefully chosen for their unique and intense flavor profile. Each chocolate is handcrafted in small batches to ensure every bite is as delicious as the next. back



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  • Recchiuti Confections

  • One Ferry Building, Shop #30
  • San Francisco, CA 94111
  • PH 415 834 9494
  • www.recchiuti.com
  • Truly exquisite chocolates, with each ingredient painstakingly selected and then meticulously crafted to have the perfect texture, color and acidity. Handmade using traditional European techniques and equipment that will make you fall in love with chocolate all over again. back



  • RICHART Chocolates

  • 393 Sutter Street
  • San Francisco, CA 94108
  • PH 888 RICHART
  • www.richart-chocolates.com
  • Chocolatier RICHART, your French chocolate maker, is truly dedicated to producing fine chocolates for chocolate lovers around the world. RICHART's devotion to creating fine chocolate and the art of the chocolatier is unmatched by other chocolate companies. back



  • Rogue Chocolatier

  • www.roguechocolatier.com
  • Rogue Chocolatier is a a small, true bean-to-bar chocolate manufacturer, located in Minneapolis, MN. All of their chocolate is carefully crafted out of the finest cocoa beans available, and lovingly finished with unique signature packaging. back






  • Romanticos Chocolate

  • 1801 Coral Way
  • Suite 116
  • Miami, FL 33145
  • PH 305 854 9936
  • www.romanicoschocolate.com
  • Created using only the fineset ingredients and the most luxurious chocolate. Each chocolate is prepared without the use of any preservatives, artificial flavorings or sugar additions. Fresh, pure pleasure. back



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  • Seth Ellis Chocolatier

  • 5345 Arapahoe Avenue, #5
  • Boulder, CO 80303-8151
  • PH 720 565 2462
  • www.sethellischocolatier.com
  • We're a small chocolate manufacturer in Boulder, Colorado striving to create gorgeous, sensational-tasting chocolates from the finest organic and natural ingredients. back






  • Shaman Organic Chocolates

  • Soquel, CA 95073
  • PH 877 990 3337
  • www.shamanchocolates.com
  • Inspired by a visionary dream, Shaman Chocolates was created as a way to provide ongoing economic support for the indigenous Huichol Indians of Mexico. Chocolate is sacred to the Huichols who have used it for thousands of years in their ceremonies to show their love for Mother Earth. Shaman Chocolates gives all of its profits to support three Huichol villages. Every bar you buy helps sustain the Huichols and keeps their ancient shamanic traditions alive. back



  • Snake & Butterfly

  • www.snakeandbutterfly.com
  • At Snake & Butterfly we produce all of our own chocolate; we are not remelters. Our fair-trade, organic chocolate is refined in small batches using traditional stone melangers. We temper and hand pour in our own little factory. Some of our chocolate is live (raw) and many of our products are suitable for vegans. back






  • Socola Chocolatier

  • www.socolachocolates.com
  • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
    Socola Chocolatier is devoted to bringing you the freshest chocolates using only the finest ingredients. We are proud to use local and organic Straus Family Creamery butter and cream and E. Guittard chocolate in every handmade chocolate truffle. We hope you enjoy learning about our story and savoring our lovely chocolates. It is our passion, mission, and obsession to deliver the divine. back




  • Soma Chocolatemaker

  • 55 Mill Street
  • Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
  • PH 416 815 7662
  • www.somachocolate.com
  • gourmet • pastries

    Soma Chocolatier is one of the few artisan chocolatemakers in North America making chocolate in small batches directly fro the cocoa bean. Visitors become immersed in a world of chocolate and can see the workings of a micro-chocolate factory. voted "best chocolate" in Toronto Life Magazine and Now Magazine. back












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  • Taza Chocolate

  • 561 Windsor Street
  • Somerville, MA 02143-4131
  • PH 617 623 0804
  • www.tazachocolate.com
  • Founded in 2006, Taza Chocolate was born out of a desire to combine the Mesoamerican tradition of chocolate with a modern, high-quality product manufactured in a socially responsible way. Taza chocolate has been featured Gourmet Magazine, The Art of Eating, Food & Wine, and more. We look forward to a bright future crafting innovative new products and setting the trend for industry reform. back






  • TCHO

  • Pier 17
  • San Francisco, CA 94111
  • PH 415 981 0189
  • www.tcho.com
  • A new kind of chocolate company for a new generation of chocolate enthusiasts. back





  • The Tea Room

  • 110 C Mezzetta Court, American Canyon
  • Napa Country, CA 94503
  • PH 707 561 7080
  • http://thetearoom.biz
  • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
    If you like fine chocolate and you like tea these chocolates are for you. Delicated scented and flavored chocolates had Fancy Food Show Silver Award 2009 judges exclaiming: "Nicely layered", "Well balanced", Having a "Nice tea flavor", "Very nice mouth feel", and just plain "Yummy!" back



  • TerraSource Gourmet Chocolates

  • PO BOX 14114
  • Madison, WI 53708-0114
  • PH 608 221 0588
  • www.terrasourcechocolates.com
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     I'm Josie Pradella, founder of TerraSource Gourmet Chocolates. As a self-taught chocolatier, I'm merging my passion for making delicious chocolates with my desire to lighten our impact on this planet. My premium flavors highlight a range of fruits and flowers rarely found in chocolates, including rhubarb, blackberry, blueberry, cranberry walnut, and brandied pear. All my chocolates are vegan. back



  • Teuscher Chocolates

  • 9548 Brighton Way
  • Beverly Hills, CA 90210
  • PH 888 443 8992
  • www.teucher-BeverlyHills.com
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    More than 70 years ago in a small town in the Swiss Alps, a master chocolate maker embarked on a path that would make him one of the world’s greatest chocolatiers. Dolf Teuscher thoroughly searched throughout the world to locate the finest cocoa, marzipan, fruits, nuts and other ingredients, and after years of experimenting, skillfully blended these into his now famous recipes, which are still used today. back



  • Theo Chocolate

  • 3400 Phinney Avenue North
  • Seattle, WA 98103
  • PH 206 632 5100
  • www.theochocolate.com
  • At Theo Chocolate, we are changing the definition of “quality” by uniting creative excellence that results in deliciously award-winning chocolate with our unwavering commitment to changing the way the cocoa industry conducts business. We follow our passion for excellence to bring you chocolate that will delight your palate, ignite your imagination and inspire you to think and act sustainably! back


  • Thomas_Francis_Chocolatier

  • 9 Princes Avenue
  • Hull, UK HU5 3RX
  • PH 01482 448499
  • www.thomasfrancischocolatier.co.uk
  • There is nothing in the world like chocolate. The aroma and the texture, the snap of a bitter dark chocolate bar, the creamy velvet ganache of a truffle or the crunch of a hand made praline. At Thomas Francis, the chocolatier spends hours, even days making each batch of delights, bringing you quality and luxury. back



  • Tifa Chocolate

  • 5013 Kanan Road
  • Agoura Hills, CA 91301
  • PH 818 879 0685
  • www.tifachocolate.com
  • Tifa Chocolate was founded on the principle that chocolate is more of an experience than a food. We’re dedicated to searching the world to bring you the finest gourmet chocolate and presenting it in a way that maximizes your experience. back



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  • Valerie Confections

  • 3360 West First Street
  • Los Angeles, CA 90004
  • PH 888 706 1408
  • www.valerieconfections.com
  • Established in 2004 by Valerie Gordon and Stan Weightman Jr, Valerie Confections is a Los Angeles based artisanal confectioner. Using the finest ingredients available, they craft traditional chocolates, confections, and petit fours for the sophisticated palate. Presented in their signature ivory and Brown boxes, their confections evoke a timeless elegance, delighting the imagination as well as the palate. For gifts and personal indulgence. back



  • Valrhona Chocolate

  • 45 Main Street, Suite 1054
  • Brooklyn, NY 11201
  • PH 888 682 5746
  • www.valrhona-chocolate.com
  • Valrhona, a chocolate manufacturer and a world leader in Le Grand Chocolat, produces a range of chocolate bars, gift boxes and ballotins bonbon boxes for chocolate fan, based on decades of chocolates confection expertise, a list of recipes and organic fine cocoa and milk. back

  • V Chocolates

  • 440 West Lawndale Drive
  • (2500 South off of 300 West)
  • Salt Lake City, UT 84115
  • PH 801 269 8444
  • www.vchocolates.com
  • V Chocolates has a long history of creating the best chocolates. We start with Belgian chocolate then blend it with the highest quality kosher ingredients. We believe that having a treat should be more than just getting a bite, but rather a total sensory experience. Our Chocolatier Ron Best has been creating chocolate delicacies for over 20 years. He maintains that chocolate should be a satisfying joy ride that leaves you warm and wanting more. back



  • vere chocolate

  • 12 West 27th Street
  • New York, NY 10001-6903
  • PH 212 279 4448
  • http://verechocolate.com
  • Vere Chocolate mission is to create extraordinarily delicious chocolate that has high in cacao content and antioxidants, low in sugar, totally natural and can stand up to the world’s best chocolates. Vere was the first single-origin, all-dark chocolate company on the market with a focus on taste, All Vere chocolates are made with our signature proprietary couverture created from organic and sustainably grown Ecuadorian cacao beans that allows us to present chocolate in its purest form. back



  • Vice Chocolates

  • Oakland, CA
  • www.vicechocolates.com
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    We make hand made chocolates and confections for your guilty pleasure. We use only the highest quality couverture chocolate from Venezuela. Our chocolates are made fresh in small batches without preservatives to ensure that your palate will always be pleased. So go on...just give in. back



  • Vizio Virtu

  • S. Polo 2898
  • A 30125
  • Venice, Italy
  • www.viziovirtu.com
  • Venetian chocolate tradition encountered the art of young chocolatier in Viziovirtù, where age-old ingredients blend with modern recipes inspired by that magical atmosphere around Venice. back






  • Vosges Chocolate

  • 951 W. Armitage (at Sheffield)
  • Chicago, IL 60614
  • PH 888 301 9866
  • www.vosgeschocolate.com
  • Owner/Chocolatier, Katrina Markoff, personally chooses every spice, flower and chocolate. She utilizes the original methods of French confectionery she learned at Le Cordon Bleu to create haut-chocolats that have exotic influences of an "East meets West" theme. These infusions of rare spices and flowers combined with premium chocolate give a delicate balance of flavor, leaving you with a layered and lingering sensation of spice and chocolate, a true haut-chocolat experience. back

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  • Wickedly Chocolate

  • www.wickedlychocolate.com
  • Crafted in the finest Belgian tradition, but made in America, our chocolates are a true extravagance. Handmade in small quantities all of our chocolates are enticing and unique. Our truffles wrap smooth dark chocolate around centers bursting with flavor. Our solid chocolates are the first love of chocoholics – just chocolate that melts on your tongue but so beautiful you’ll feel a little guilty as you pop them in your mouth. back



  • William Dean Chocolates

  • 12551 Indian Rocks Road
  • Suite 1
  • Largo, FL 33774
  • PH 727 593 0656
  • www.williamdeanchocolates.com
  • The company is named in honor of its founder's father (William) and grandfather (Dean). We follow the artisan tradition of creating everything we make by hand in our shop, in small batches and without preservatives. At William Dean Chocolates, we excite the eye and intrigue the palate with works of art made from only the finest ingredients. back



  • Woodhouse Chocolate

  • 1367 Main Street
  • Saint Helena, CA 94574-1904
  • PH 800 966 3468
  • www.woodhousechocolate.com
  • Woodhouse Chocolate is an intimate family business that requires the strengths of each member of the Anderson Family in creating the unique flavors and inventive expression of their confections. John and Tracy Anderson desired a vocation that they cared about deeply, that was close to home and that included their family. Woodhouse Chocolate is the realization of that dream. back


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  • Xocolatl de David

  • Portland, OR
  • www.xocolatldedavid.com
  • Davíd crafts his chocolates in the French style with savory and tea infusions because those are the chocolates that he enjoys, and he has a general disdain for chocolates made with liqueurs and artificial flavors. He feels one can achieve a better tasting product using herbs, spices, and other natural products. Davíd is the former sous chef at Park Kitchen and is a Pisces. back



  • XOX Truffles

  • 754 Columbus Avenue (between Filbert & Greenwich)
  • San Francisco, CA 94133
  • PH 415 421 4814
  • www.xoxtruffles.com
  • Chef Jean-Marc Gorce is pleased to offer you the finest handmade chocolate truffles in San Francisco. The quality and richness of his twenty-seven unforgettable flavours are sure to entice your palate and keep you coming back for more.... back



  • XT Patisserie

  • 650 N Rose Dr, #177
  • Placenta, CA 92870
  • PH 714 686 8512
  • www.xtpatisserie.com
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    Unbelievable, to die-for artisan chocolates that blend the most unusual flavors that will float you right into heaven. The Passion Fruit enrobed in white chocolate just bursts in your mouth like a fruit picked off a tree in paradise...only better. Delicious as they are gorgeous. back



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  • Zoë's Chocolate

  • 34 E Main St
  • Waynesboro, PA 17268
  • PH 717 387 5882
  • www.zoeschocolate.com
  • We are third generation chocolatiers. My family came from Greece and started a confection business in Baltimore, MD in 1902 with a small pushcart and a passion for chocolate. We combine the spirit, skill, and tradition of fine artisan chocolate preparation with today's flavors, trends and the all natural ingredients: fresh cream, genuine Italian butter, pure honey, and the finest imported dark, milk and white chocolate. back