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More than just a piece of candy, chocolate is a sensory experience that reminds us of the simple joys in life. There is a real art in the techniques of bringing chocolate from its initial form — a cacao bean — to a rich, indulgent treat that bewitches chocoholics worldwide. Fortunately for us, there … read more
“Like a kid in a candy shop” is not an adequate description of how I felt walking into The Sweet Shop. I felt even happier: I was an adult in a candy shop, both dazzled by the color and array of decadent desserts and warmed by the nostalgia brought on by the chocolate cigars and sugar wafers of my childhood. … read more
Wandering into Teuscher Chocolates is like walking into a menagerie. Hundreds of small brightly colored animals greeted me from the shelves, each one designed as a box to hold chocolate treats. The containers change with the seasons: When we visited, little sheep holders decorated the counter for the … read more
In 2001, Dylan Lauren brought the art of buying sweets to a whole new level when she opened her flagship candy store on the corner of Third Avenue and 60th Street.
The Manhattan Sideways team is always excited when they discover a shop that specializes in chocolate. On this particular day, we were also delighted to spend some time chatting with owner, Kamila Myzel. We learned that this heavenly little store has resided on 55th for over two decades, and has an old-fashioned … read more
La Maison du Chocolat is a sophisticated example of a delectable chocolate shop. Everything sold inside its doors is made in Paris, with the exception of the ice cream that includes ingredients from France but is prepared on site. The day that Manhattan Sideways stopped by, we met Brigitte who has been … read more