595328 Wed Feb 11 11:09:41 -0800 2009 30 16 Mid-Atlantic 0 4407497 With Valentine's day right around the corner I thought I would share this recent discovery. Peter Jost the owner of Pierre Chocolat, located in the Allenwood General Store in Wall, previously ran Jacques Torres Chocolate in New York City. You can well imagine that he understands fine chocolate. He has some unusual creations of his own and he uses the finest ingredients including chocolate imported from France. Pricing is very fair at $1.50 per piece for anything that you pick out. Peter is very willing to explain anything that you want to know about his work. Check out his wed site then go and indulge ... http://www.pierrechocolat.net/ Wed Feb 11 11:09:41 -0800 2009 169391 JerzeyShore 1 4407713 I LOVE this place!! I was there last week. I purchased some great chocolate for Valentine's Day!! Definitely worth going to! Wed Feb 11 12:12:42 -0800 2009 4407497 265868 frogman2 1 4419103 The wife and I had breakfast yesterday morning at the Allenwood General Store and could not resist the temptaion of taking home some more chocolates from Pierre Chocolat which is located on premises. Peter the pwner mentioned that someone from the chowhound had recently stoped in. When we sampled the chocolate last night we were in heaven. This place is not the run of the mill candy shop which abounds all over New Jersey but rather something very special... Sun Feb 15 09:21:27 -0800 2009 4407497 169391 JerzeyShore 1 4420236 salted caramel and l'orange chocolate truffle are about the second-best candies I've ever had, and that includes two trips to paris, two to brussels and one to montreal Sun Feb 15 17:53:53 -0800 2009 4407497 30139 aklein 1 4423996 Jerzey - Thanks for disclosing this gem. It is the kind of find that one hopes to get from this website. The wasabi pyramid was outstanding! Tue Feb 17 04:33:57 -0800 2009 4407497 141889 MGZ 2 4424076 My only regret is that it has been open for two years and we just discover it a few weeks ago. Oh well - the cat is out of the bag. If your looking for fine chocolate, and who isn't once in awhile, Pierre Chocolate will satisfy the craving like no other in Jersey. Tue Feb 17 05:36:18 -0800 2009 4423996 169391 JerzeyShore 3 4429469 Thanks for sharing the secret and we have to try it out and report back! I am a chocolate lover and I cannot wait to get there this weekend! Wed Feb 18 13:26:34 -0800 2009 4424076 263590 HelenB 4 4429611 Be sure to tell Peter Jost the owner that you heard about it on the Chowhound. Hope your visit is just yummy... Wed Feb 18 13:57:42 -0800 2009 4429469 169391 JerzeyShore 5 4431550 JerzeyShore, Will surely do that! Looking forward to that! Thu Feb 19 06:25:22 -0800 2009 4429611 263590 HelenB 5 4438354 JerzeyShore, went to Pierre Chocolat yesterday. I told Peter that I read about him in Chowhound and he told me that he had only heard about the website a week ago and he was very happy to get new clients by the word of mouth! The place was a bit hidden at the back and i was trying to find the entrance when I got to the place and only later realized that I have to go through the General Store to reach it! Of course, it is not like Godiva with the great lighting and attractive displays but it has its homemade feel. Peter and Jen were both very friendly and helpful in assisting me to pick my chocolates(there are quite a variety to choose from), and Peter also stated that his chocolates are made with organic ingredients...anyway, let's talk about the chocolates. I have got the orange peel covered with dark chocolates, I highly recommended that! I believe that it also one of their best sellers. I tried a few of the butter cream cups last night, they are too heavy for me and they are more of a little chocolate shells with the butter cream fillings(which I really do not care for too much but that is a personal taste), the chocolate shells were fine! We also tried the peanut butter and jelly, that was interesting. Again, the chocolate outside was fine but the filling tended to be too sweet for me. I did not get any truffles since I was afraid that they would melt as they had to stay in my car for a few hours before I got home...Peter was kind enough to give me an ice pack to ensure that the chocolates would stay cool. I have yet to try the other goodies including the mint chocolates, chocolate buddha and some others later today....I have to mention that when I was there, a lady came in a got a few pieces of chocolates and her name is Caroline, she loves the chocolates and she is definitely a repeat customer! I love chocolates and I surely had better chocolates...on the other hand, if I am looking for something unique, not commercialized, this place is a good choice in the Shore area! Thanks again suggesting this place! Sat Feb 21 03:09:12 -0800 2009 4429611 263590 HelenB 6 4438625 HelenB, glad to hear that you enjoyed Pierre overall - happy chocolate hunting. Sat Feb 21 07:08:20 -0800 2009 4438354 169391 JerzeyShore 7 4441022 Had more chocolates and the mint ones are good! I needed to try that L'orange truffles next time....something did catch my eye....I believe that it is with green tea which I want to try too! I will make sure that I can head home immediately after visiting Peter since I do not want the truffles to melt! Once again, JerzeyShore, thanks for recommending this place! Sun Feb 22 07:51:53 -0800 2009 4438625 263590 HelenB 1 4428610 My girlfriend and I went to Pierre Chocolat's Valentine's Night dessert and we thought it was a beautiful event! There was three fantastic desserts, chocolate flourless cake, mousse, and pot de creme. We loved them all! Candlelit dessert with a violinist; can't get much better than that! So, not only do they have great chocolate, they have some of the best desserts I have ever tasted. This place is a must! Wed Feb 18 09:53:45 -0800 2009 4407497 267876 TR8T 1 4437460 I went to Peters last Friday and was delighted. It was so good I went back today and was again blown away. I am not , or did not think I was, a chocolate fiend. That seems to have changed , the orange chocolate trufles have got' hold of me. I also had a porkroll sandwich and some teriffic gumbo. What a great day Boatboy Fri Feb 20 16:44:17 -0800 2009 4407497 259667 boatboy 2 4438345 Boatboy, we loved the chocolat L'orange truffles as well. On your next trip try the wasabi and green tea bon-bons. They are unusual and delicious. As far as breakfast sandwiches yes the General Store Cafe where Peter is located does a decent job. Sat Feb 21 02:50:20 -0800 2009 4437460 169391 JerzeyShore 1 4568767 His website says a second location has opened 715 Arnold Ave Point Pleasant. By chance does anyone know if this is open off season? Only hours for the Allenwood General Store were posted on the website. Looking forward to the wasabi pyramid. Sun Apr 05 06:39:35 -0700 2009 4407497 154727 shabbystorm 2 4569252 Yes the Point store is open ... Sun Apr 05 11:11:34 -0700 2009 4568767 169391 JerzeyShore 3 4569434 Jerzey, is the Pt. Pls. location identical inventory? Sun Apr 05 12:45:36 -0700 2009 4569252 36312 HillJ 4 4571487 I have not been in the store but called and it looks like they have the same inventory. Additionally, they have a lot of Easter stuff available right now. I don't think that you can go wrong - enjoy if you go HillJ. Mon Apr 06 08:52:55 -0700 2009 4569434 169391 JerzeyShore 5 4571672 Thanks JerzeyS! I am going to try by weeks end to get there. Mon Apr 06 09:36:46 -0700 2009 4571487 36312 HillJ 6 4575307 Just came back from the Allenwood store and spoke with Peter and confirmed that they do have many of the same items at Point Pleasant but not all. He just took over the store in Point which was an existing candy store and still has their inventory to move as well before he can fully stock with his own chocolates. My suggestion is to go to Allenwood at this point in time and you will find all of his product plus a selection of Easter items. Tue Apr 07 10:41:21 -0700 2009 4571672 169391 JerzeyShore 7 4575510 I really appreciate the heads up and your inquiry. I will head to Allenwood instead. Tue Apr 07 11:19:22 -0700 2009 4575307 36312 HillJ 1 4575874 Visited the Allenwood General Store (off Rt 34 South) Did an all chocolate lunch today! All I can say is WOW! This place makes the Must Try List for NJ. Owner Peter was helpful and kind. The chocolates are creative, unique, and delicious. They are expanding his shop within this location and as stated they are filling up the new Point Pleasant store. Still have a few more in my box but so far all of these were great! Also picked up a chocolate spray painted bunny (he spray paints them with different color chocolate)! Tried the following flavors: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffle (oh my) Green Tea Buddha Guinness Chocolate Cup (yes there is beer is in there) Wasabi Pyramid Champagne Truffle Chocolate chip cookie sandwich dipped in chocolate Chowhounds know good food! I was on such a sugar high told everyone I ran into today about this hidden treasure - even had strangers photo copying his menu LOL Next time gotta try his bacon bar and Tanzanie Bark. Note: He also has some Sugar Free chocolates if you have dietary requirements. Tue Apr 07 12:49:55 -0700 2009 4407497 154727 shabbystorm 2 4576848 Next visit try a salt carmel and you will be hooked.... Tue Apr 07 18:15:22 -0700 2009 4575874 169391 JerzeyShore 3 4579079 The salt caramel is my favorite. I also like the Guinness cups. Weird, but good. And very cute. Wed Apr 08 13:42:08 -0700 2009 4576848 10293 val ann c 4 4579333 Thanks. Will try the Salt Carmels tomorrow when I go back! Talked these up so much everyone wants me to bring them back home to Mars this weekend so they too can give these gems a try! Wed Apr 08 15:01:27 -0700 2009 4579079 154727 shabbystorm 5 4581344 Are you talking Mars, PA or the planet? Thu Apr 09 09:45:12 -0700 2009 4579333 169391 JerzeyShore 6 4581897 The Planet of course! Just got back from Pierre Chocolat (again) Filled up on chocolate for the holiday weekend. Again ate way too much (again) Today I tried a Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Mountain - Salt Caramel - And A bite from the Bacon Bar - All wonderful! Many more to try over the weekend. Time for a long walk in the sun! Thu Apr 09 12:05:19 -0700 2009 4581344 154727 shabbystorm 1 4786819 I went to Pierre's this past weekend to pick up some of my favs and it was amazing as usual! I asked him about the Point location and he said it is going to be renovated and re-imagined pretty soon. Can't wait to see the place once its done! O and I saw him making some out of control cakes. I had no idea he made cakes, let alone ones that looked like boats. He has a new photo album with all the examples. Hope to get back some time this weekend! Thanks again for revealing this place! Fri Jun 19 05:44:57 -0700 2009 4407497 265868 frogman2 2 4789036 Yes Peter's craft is that of a pastry chef but creating fine chocolates is his passion. BTW I stopped in last week for a few salt carmels - bodacious! Fri Jun 19 18:59:40 -0700 2009 4786819 169391 JerzeyShore 2 4789549 His cakes look amazing, but the one we had for my grandson's birthday was very dry. Sat Jun 20 03:14:40 -0700 2009 4786819 17262 SusieQQ