350771 Wed Dec 13 00:56:38 -0800 2006 13 18 Manhattan 0 2094482 I need to pick up some truffles around this area. Is Teuscher my only option or is there something else around there? Wed Dec 13 00:56:38 -0800 2006 54412 amysnyc 1 2094493 There is a Maison du Chocolat in Rock Center, right where the perennial angels are in front of Saks. And there is an excellent chocolatier, can't remember the name, on either 54th or 55th between Madison and Fifth (northside of the street). They were one of the first to use unusual flavors (green tea, etc) and silk screen/air brush decorated chocolates. Really excellent. Wed Dec 13 01:00:24 -0800 2006 2094482 56793 ballulah 2 2094518 I totally forgot about Maison -- thank you!! Wed Dec 13 01:10:32 -0800 2006 2094493 54412 amysnyc 2 2094551 Richart may be the one that you're thinking of, they're 7 E 55th St and make really beautiful chocolates. The shop is set up to look more like an art gallery than anything else. This recent thread may also help: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/350284 Wed Dec 13 01:23:38 -0800 2006 2094493 10936 kathryn 3 2094663 YES! Richart! That's it! Right behind the Sony building. Wed Dec 13 01:52:12 -0800 2006 2094551 56793 ballulah 1 2094503 58th and Park - i forget the name of the place... but just go to park avenue at 58th, right next to a residential building. Amazing truffles, and yesterday, i bought a dark chocolate bar that was incredible. I cant believe the name escapes me. SOMEONE HELP ME OUT HERE!! Wed Dec 13 01:04:12 -0800 2006 2094482 12780 Tal 2 2094567 Pierre Marcolini? 485 Park Ave http://www.marcolinichocolatier.com/ Wed Dec 13 01:27:52 -0800 2006 2094503 10936 kathryn 3 2095889 YES!! PIERRE IS AMAZING! Can't reccomend it more! Wed Dec 13 15:25:33 -0800 2006 2094567 12780 Tal 1 2094886 leonidas 485 Madison Ave (around 52nd) New York, NY 10022 Wed Dec 13 03:06:02 -0800 2006 2094482 15872 sedela 1 2095072 what about fauchon on park avenue? i think its park and 56th... Wed Dec 13 04:21:00 -0800 2006 2094482 46840 paparouna 2 2095147 These look much better than they are. My BF bought me some last year and we were both disappointed. Wed Dec 13 04:52:27 -0800 2006 2095072 11993 CornflakeGirl 3 2095527 Agreed... I think Fauchon tastes terrible. Wed Dec 13 12:16:21 -0800 2006 2095147 11233 zGustibus 1 2095182 La Maison du Chocolat makes everyone else seem like cheap candy stores selling cheap candies. Wed Dec 13 05:08:24 -0800 2006 2094482 19631 mimolette 1 2095558 I love La Maison du Chocolat in Rockefeller Plaza (I love the limited edition Cube; very cute design and it's delicious!) and Pierre Marcolini on Park Ave & 57th St. for the top choices in chocolate in that area. If you want to see some of the chocolates of Pierre, follow the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hellokitty893112/311138185/ Wed Dec 13 12:50:29 -0800 2006 2094482 15020 chocokitty