654138 Tue Sep 22 09:56:10 -0700 2009 9 11 South 0 5049110 I have a friend that has recently moved and is going through chocolate withdrawal. She's used to buying very good quality chocolate from a Belgian chocolatiere and I would love to surprise her with some chocolates from a place that is nearby. Can anyone recommend any places in the Greenville area? Or perhaps even in Charleston or Atlanta? Or is Godiva my best bet? Thank you in advance! Tue Sep 22 09:56:10 -0700 2009 14229 anonymoose 1 5049443 Chocolate Fetish in Asheville is good. There's a place called Chocolate lounge, also in Asheville that many people like. I don't think their truffles are as good as Chocolate Fetish, but their dark ch.salt caramels are very good. Greenville has nothing , AFAIK, but I'll be curious to see if anyone finds one for you! Tue Sep 22 11:26:45 -0700 2009 5049110 10471 danna 1 5051095 Which state? There are a number of Greenvilles! :-) Tue Sep 22 21:20:55 -0700 2009 5049110 111267 meatn3 2 5052211 Eep sorry! South Carolina. Wed Sep 23 09:48:17 -0700 2009 5051095 14229 anonymoose 1 5051336 Dillsboro, NC http://www.dillsborochocolate.com/ Wed Sep 23 04:11:53 -0700 2009 5049110 1101609 OurGreatEscape 1 5052711 The assorted chocolate truffles at River Street Sweets (Charleston, SC) are a nice treat, although I'm not sure that they are any better than Godiva. I also think that their chocolate pralines are remarkable - more of a southern favorite than something you would expect from a Belgian chocolatiere. Wed Sep 23 11:59:12 -0700 2009 5049110 1111425 lunchmen 1 5064016 Thanks for the advice everyone! Mon Sep 28 09:42:03 -0700 2009 5049110 14229 anonymoose 1 5065591 How about some of the chocolates at Fresh Market if there is one in your area? Mon Sep 28 19:30:53 -0700 2009 5049110 116128 LGD 1 5160927 There's a place in Mt. Pleasant (just outside Charleston) called Christophe Artisan Chocolatier that opened earlier this year, and their chocolates and truffles are wonderful. Also had some sort of caramel pecan petit four awhile back that was quite tasty. http://www.christophechocolatier.com/file/home.html Fri Nov 06 08:55:13 -0800 2009 5049110 61391 msbo78 2 5170366 There is a very good chocolatier in Charlottesville who recently opened another story in Richmond, VA. It is called Gearhart's Fine Chocolates. I have been disappointed on a few holidays when I have gone there several days in advance and they were sold out of chocolates due to their popularity. Give them a try. Tue Nov 10 10:54:22 -0800 2009 5160927 67469 CecilW