154665 Sat Jan 07 15:14:20 -0800 2006 2 12 Boston Area 0 830839 hi, a hound mentioned TEMPER the other day- i was wondering if anyone could tell me a bit about it. is it a cafe? a restaurant? what's the ambience like? and how does the chocolate compare to burdicks? thanks! Sat Jan 07 15:14:20 -0800 2006 0 little lady 1 830845 Temper Chocolates is a chocolate shop in the Hotel Commonwealth right in Kenmore Square. I have personally not tried the goods but have heard raves from friends. It is not technically a standalone retail location, more like a tiny little gift shop/booth area tucked away on the side of the hotel lobby (you can order tea and coffee drinks and sit in the lobby to drink them, I believe). Link: http://www.temperchocolates.com/ Sat Jan 07 15:49:01 -0800 2006 830839 0 seekaltroutes 2 830884 They serve cafe style drinks (hot choc, espresso etc....) but the main attraction is the wide (but not all encompassing) selection of chocolates. One of may favourites are the ones from Arriba Plantations (also available from Savenor's on Charles, not sure about Cambridge branch). The folks there are knowledgable about chocolates, particularly about ones available in the US. I'd strongly recommend staying away form this year's batch of Domori, very unbalanced and acidic. Sun Jan 08 02:25:29 -0800 2006 830845 0 Limster