TCHO is New American Chocolate. TCHO is obssessively good chocolate, a new kind of chocolate company for a new generation of enthusiasts, TCHO is where Silicon Valley start up meets San Francisco food culture. Almost all of TCHO's chocolate products are both organic and/or fair trade and the company is trying to raise consciousness about the widespread slavery taking place in the chocolate trade. Explore the TCHO showroom in San Francisco (US).
The combined shop and café, based on the idea of a “chef's table in the kitchen,” establishes direct contact between the mass-market manufacturer and its customers. Discover 100% Chocolate Cafe in Tokyo (JP).
At its factory in Broc(CH), Maison Caillier houses a welcome center designed as a small wood-shingled structure bisected by a glass wall and reveals a boldly modernist interior. Guests can discover their “chocolate personality” by tasting samples with varying amounts of milk, caramel, nuts, fruit, flowers, vanilla, and cocoa. Explore this chocolate showroom.
Described by the master chocolatier himself as a “chocolate mine,” the stunning shop is a magnificent showcase for Roger’s chocolate art, as well as his marvellous gourmet chocolate creations. Visit Patrick Roger in Paris.
Roast+Conch in Covent Garden is a new concept for Hotel Chocolat, bringing small batch chocolate making to the public eye and incorporating cocoa into savoury café-style food. Discover Roast+Conch in London.
Dumon is a small family business has won several awards for their amazing confectionery. The confection is truly hand made and every part of the production process is overseen by Stefan Dumon himself. Explore Dumon in Bruges.
A unique combination of aviation, art and chocolate in a retro style. Explore this chocolate shop in Antwerp.
Chocolátl, located in the lively Jordaan neighbourhood in Amsterdam is the place to go to find extremely good chocolate, most of it is organic and from single origen. Expolore Chocolátl.
Dedicated to the colourful fun of M&M's®, the store is spread over four floors. It has an extensive range of M&M's® chocolates and merchandise, including kitchenware, clothing, bedding, jewellery and glassware. It even has a giant wall of chocolate where you can create your own M&M’s® selection from over 100 choices. Explore M&M's World in London.
When luxury chocolate brand Xocolatti invited De-Spec to design its first flagship store in New York’s trendy SoHo neighbourhood, the chocolatier’s request was based on the studio’s previous project for a jewellery shop. The end result is a space that expresses the brand’s image of opulent luxury, created in part through the display of Xocolatti’s exquisite handmade treats as precious gems. Explore Xocolatti in NYC.
This New Tree space is designed with recycled and energy-efficient materials, including a floor made out of reclaimed pebbles, to be in accordance with the company's commitment to using organic and fair trade ingredients. Visit this new retail shop and cafe in San Francisco (US).
Jean Galler offers chocolate lovers the opportunity to discover the particular points of his products in a visit where images and smells come together with flavours. Visit this store in Brussels.
This is the home (Bruges, Belgium) of Dominique Persoone, an innovate chocolate maker who came up with chocolate lipstick and his world famous chocolate shooter. The latter lets you sniff cocoa for a unique chocolate experience. Rock ‘n roll!
Source: The Chocolate Line
This palace in Antwerp (Belgium) – that once belonged to Napoleon, King Leopold II and the Prices of Orange has been completely renovated by the Flemish government. It is now owned by Erfgoed Vlaanderen. The Chocolate Line now uses both the drawing room and the bedchamber and the Grand Marshal as a shop, naturally with great respect for the original interior.
Not new but an amasing designed chocoloate shop. Wonderwall realised this shop for Godiva Japan in 2009. The intention was to add a breath of fresh air to the more traditional image of Godiva. With some imagination you could be in Willy Wonka's flagship shop.
Source: Wonderwall
Paul went to school in the other chocolate country. He returned from Switzerland dreaming of cacao. Myriam adores fashion, deco and art. Her creed? Always more, always better. Together, they apply the beautiful and the best to the world of chocolate and challenge the creativity of their workshop. Leslie, Myriam’s daughter, is taking her place in the company, which is keeping its resolutely family philosophy and size.
Each day, Wittamer’s Master Pâtissiers are re-inventing the secrets of a successful blend between fame, innovation and craftsmanship. Resulting from this union, the macaroon, without question the establishment’s pride and joy, with flavours revisited each year on Macaroon Day (March 20th).
Other variations of the Wittamer know-how? Ices, patisseries, catering trays, up-market buffet lunches and successful special occasions.
Wittamer is Official Supplier to the Court of Belgium and Member of the Relais Desserts Association. Its know-how moreover gives pleasure beyond the borders. The House of Sablon is exported to Japan, which is so fond of its gourmet delicacies that it is opening fifteen shops in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Source: Wittamer
