208362 Tue Mar 09 22:12:27 -0800 2004 6 18 Manhattan 0 1109949 I'm visiting from Seattle (yes, a full restaurant report will follow my visit) and am looking for some imported or even really good local chocolates to take back to my partner as a gift. We love Neuhaus, but they have a store in Seattle so that wouldn't be all that special of a gift. Any other recommends? Thanks, Sean Eat Well Tue Mar 09 22:12:27 -0800 2004 0 Naes 1 1109950 The Chocolate Garden, on Thompson St. Don't miss her herb-infused chocolates. Tue Mar 09 22:14:29 -0800 2004 1109949 0 Nina W. 2 1109955 Thanks for the recommendation! It's actually on the same block as my hotel, 60 Thompson. I did a search and came up with a review on chocophile.com Link: http://www.chocophile.com/stories/storyReader$122 Tue Mar 09 22:39:49 -0800 2004 1109950 0 Naes 3 1109993 Her chocolates are really truly wonderful and unusual--enjoy! While in the area be sure to also enjoy a snack of sullivan st bakery pizza and/or yogurt from the place next door. Wed Mar 10 09:29:23 -0800 2004 1109955 0 budino 1 1109981 Don't miss Marie Belle at 484 Broome Street. Her chocolates are not only like little works of art, they are absolutely delicious! Link: http://www.mariebelle.com Wed Mar 10 07:17:33 -0800 2004 1109949 0 alyssa 2 1110927 Have to disagree -- her chcocolates are beautiful but much less tasty than Chocolate Garden's. But MarieBelle's hot chocolate is not to be missed! Tue Mar 16 10:39:19 -0800 2004 1109981 0 D-NY 1 1110084 Try Vosges, 132 Spring betw. Wooster and Greene. Unusual little truffles with ingredients like curry powder, ginger and fennel. They have a few boutiques around the country but none in Seattle as far as I know. http://www.vosgeschocolate.com/ Wed Mar 10 14:50:39 -0800 2004 1109949 0 Carolyn Mandy