All the chocolate is Varsano's own gourmet blend and can be found in shapes from a chocolate bandage to a chocolate microphone. Each season brings a new ensemble of whimsical gift ideas. Unafraid to dip just about anything in chocolate, and often found dipping his cherries, strawberries, Oreos, or his famous pretzel rods right in the store, Marc Varsano is almost always on hand to talk about...
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I am a chocolate lover, and I like the simple chocolate bars. Varsano has mastered the art of chocolate tempering, which gives the bar a very nice crisp snap when you break it, and the cacao he uses has a wonderful earthy deep after taste, which is an indication that the beans have been fermented well. Try and I guarantee that you will come back for more!
I first went to Varsano's the late 90's, randomly wandering in to pick up a last-minute gift, and I've been coming back ever since. In my opinion, Varsano's has the best chocolate in NYC, with Jacques Torres being an extremely close second. Varsano's offerings tend to be extremely rich and creamy, and the truffles are simply phenomenal - they make Godiva taste like Hershey's in comparison. I...
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Posted by HeyYouItsMike
on April 13, 2009, (Edited September 16, 2008)
This place has the best candy I've ever tasted...hands down... and I have eaten my share of candy you know... The freshest, most delicious, most splendid candy of all time! Every time I vist the city, I make way to see Marc and get some of his awesome stem-on milk chocolate cherry cordials. Call ahead for even better results. These folks do everything the make the customer happy. Outstanding...
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Posted by grotunda
on April 13, 2009, (Edited December 12, 2007)