VALENTINE'S DAY CHOCOLATES
With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, I've got to make a decision. For the past dozen or so years, my choice has been either "L.A. Burdick" or "John & Kira's", and, my wife has been enthralled.. Honestly, although my wife loves the chocolate mice from Burdick and the exquisite fillings that are a John & Kira's trademark, I also know that she loves surprises. If money is no object.... what say my fellow Chowhounders??? Please remember that my reputation as a loving husband could be affected by any unacceptable choice! Zabar
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Another great chocolatier for when price is not a concern is Recchiuti.
http://www.recchiuti.com/overview.htm...
One of their least costly Valentine offerings that sounds really great is called XO and is a box with just champagne truffes and chocolates made with artisan candied cherries.
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Another good one to check out is www.chocolate.com. Has products from lots of small chocolate shops across the country (and I believe possibly internationally, but I'm not sure). Lots of price ranges, HUGE variety of products. Somewhat overwhelming (hah!), but lots of fun to browse!
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Bob W
Jan 31, 2012 04:48 AM
Hi Zabar -- it looks like you've made a great choice but for future reference check out Garrison Confections in Rhode Island. We are long-time Burdick fans and love Garrison as well. They are outstanding. We usually get their seasonal collection -- 12 new flavors every three months. Pretty incredible.
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I'd like to thank everyone who responded to this thread.
I decided to be proactive in my choice for a 2012 Valentine's Day chocolate gift for my wife, and, after surfing the net awhile, I came up with a website for chocolates that I'd like to share with my fellow CHers: http://www.chocosphere.com
Not only does Chocosphere offer a very broad selection of the wares of the finest chocolatiers from all over the world, they also employ extremely helpful customer service personnel that will assist anyone in choosing a customized Valentine's Day gift basket that can include rather unique items. I've provided a direct link to the "Seasonal Basket" that I selected; however, I had this heart-shaped basket customized with "Amedei" dark chocolates with a range of 70% to 100% cacao content and "organic" fillings.
I hope that I've contributed a choice to anyone else who was experiencing "angst" in making a selection for Valentine's Day. Zabar
http://www.chocosphere.com/cgi-bin/we... -
Azizeh
Jan 29, 2012 07:30 PM
I really like the marshmallows they have at the Vosges store in Beverly Hills. I usually am not a marshmallow person, but these were really tender and not at all gummy.
http://www.vosgeschocolate.com/produc...They do have truffles with various fillings. I remember they gave me a sample of one with balsamic vinegar in it, and it was delicious. I think they have an exotic truffle collection, too. Plus their purple heart boxes are romantic.
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La Maison du Chcolat is fabulous.
http://www.lamaisonduchocolat.com/en/
CocoaBella is also a great option.
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goodhealthgourmet
Jan 28, 2012 04:59 PM
if you want to go with someplace local, then Kee's or MarieBelle. otherwise my choice would probably be Compartes in Los Angeles.
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I live in the SF Bay Area and I love Michael Mischer chocolates! I never get tired of receiving a box of these.
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If she loves surprises and filled chocolates, I'd build a box of chocolates. I've ordered from CocoaBella before (http://www.cocoabella.com/build-box), and they have some really interesting choices. I'm not sure if there are any other sites that let you mix and match different chocolate companies like that, but I really love the idea.
