The Scene Bold splashes of purple benchmark the decor, packaging and overall feel of this tiny but luxurious sweet shop. The small, unusual candy collection caters to those most comfortable with decadence, but the average passerby still wanders in. Two small tables offer a spot for munching. The Goods Odd pairings make the best marriage. Here you'll find peculiar...
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Posted by Jennifer Olvera
on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 30, 2006)
Chocolatier Katrina Markoff's exotic gourmet truffles -- with fabulous names such as absinthe, mint julep, wink of the rabbit, woolloomooloo, and ambrosia -- are made from premium Belgian chocolate and infused with rare spices, seasonings, and flowers from around the world. The store -- which looks more like a modern art gallery than a chocolatier -- includes a gourmet hot-chocolate bar, where...
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I took my girlfriend here after lunch (actually she dragged me here). She couldn't resist checking out a chocolate store that she had heard so much about. We came here and the employee here really helped us out by letting us sample the different kinds of chocolate that they had... YumMMmmm. We ended up getting a box of truffles that came in a nice purple box and tied off with a nice lavendar...
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Posted by pinoyvlf
on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 23, 2006)
You will find some of the most unusual, exotic and delicious candies at Vosges. They specialize in handmade truffles. Some ingredients include curry powder, paprika, edible gold leaf, ginger, wasabi, sesame seeds, Cointreau, candied violets, and peppercorns. Some of these might not sound so good, but once you taste their flavor combinations, they are out of this world. They are so different and...
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Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 29, 2005)
I am in love with Vosges Haut Chocolat. The chocolates are for the most part very non traditional with combinations that most people would not think to put together or try. But I have always been pleasantly surprised when I try something that I ordinarily would not. For instance the caramel collection included a candy with Mexican guajillo chili + licorice root + organic pumpkin seed + dark...
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Posted by tourmaline2777
on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 23, 2005)