621038 Tue May 19 09:01:36 -0700 2009 11 14 Washington DC & Baltimore Area 0 4697126 Any good chocolatiers in DC? Or perhaps a shop offering fine chocolates from various makers (sort of like Cocoabella in San Francisco)? TIA. Tue May 19 09:01:36 -0700 2009 12023 Hungry Celeste 1 4697285 Biagio Chocolates on 18th St...lots of fine chocolates. Tue May 19 09:45:56 -0700 2009 4697126 18011 Jacey 2 4701195 Definitely second this. They have some fantastic chocolates and the staff is really friendly and truely passionate about chocolate. Wed May 20 12:31:30 -0700 2009 4697285 108111 gatorfoodie 1 4697307 ACKC and Moonstruck Cafe Moonstruck Cafe is in Tysons Galleria -- ACKC is in Logan Circle, but also has a location in old town Alexandria. I used to work at Godiva, I can tell you Godiva's not the top of the line, but it is much better than Harry & David and Lindt. Lindt is disgusting. Tue May 19 09:50:47 -0700 2009 4697126 249360 discojing 2 4697342 I've sampled some of the chocolate at ACKC and don't think it's that high quality. They don't have many high-end/gourmet brands. Dean and Deluca has a lot of high-end chocolate brands Tue May 19 09:59:23 -0700 2009 4697307 18011 Jacey 2 4707986 Moonstruck was closed last time I was at T II. Fri May 22 17:57:39 -0700 2009 4697307 60485 scot 1 4697752 I'm a huge fan of Leonidas - not that they are unique to DC but I think they are the best available locally. They have a store on Wisconsin near Dean & Deluca so you can comparison shop. Tue May 19 12:02:27 -0700 2009 4697126 294149 sfirestone 2 4698280 Leonidas chocolates are my favorites, plus they have four varieties: butter creams, pralines (which they are famous for), ganache, and truffles. None better plus less expensive than most competitors. Locally, Artisan Confections in Arlington, VA makes some great sea salt caramels. If you are not looking for variety, but are looking for high quality local, that is your best bet. Tue May 19 14:37:49 -0700 2009 4697752 10156 Steve 1 4700009 Locolat at 1781 Florida Avenue NW. Husband and wife team makes their own Belgian chocolates and pastries. Wed May 20 07:17:53 -0700 2009 4697126 120709 Hungry Panda 2 4700816 Ooh, thanks. That sounds especially promising. Wed May 20 10:55:31 -0700 2009 4700009 12023 Hungry Celeste 3 4701785 I have definitely preferred the chocolates I've tried at ACKC to Locolat. I was not at all impressed by the truffle or macaron I sampled there, although the waffles are tremendous. I find the place has an odd smell, which I find quite off-putting. Is it just me? Wed May 20 15:26:31 -0700 2009 4700816 74330 hamster 4 4706139 Funny, I have the exact opposite feeling about ACKC. Every filled chocolate and truffle I've had there seemed a little old and dried out. I finally gave up on ACKC in strong favor of Locolat and Biagio. Fri May 22 07:00:03 -0700 2009 4701785 120709 Hungry Panda