Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Tis the Season for Chocolate!

The holiday season in Paris is romantic, festive and one of the tastiest times of the year! For those with a penchant for all things chocolate, the city’s finest cocoa bean wizards offer up splendid concoctions perfect for an afternoon’s indulgence—or that perfect gift for someone special. Here’s a short list of some of Paris’ most renowned shops and chocolate chefs...

Christian Constant
37 rue Assas
Specialites: raspberry ganache; chocolate covered orange peel.

Josephine Vannier
4 rue du Pas de la Mule
Specialties: artisan-crafted chocolate “sculptures,” from mini grand pianos to chocolate masks; nougatines and truffles

Piere Hermé
72 rue Bonaparte
Specialties: pralines with caramelized sesame seeds, ganaches with oranges and balsamic vinegar

Patrick Roger
108 Blvd. St. Germain
Specialties: chocolate-coated caramelized almonds; and a variety of chocolate confections with ingredients such as hazelnut praline, and lime ganache

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