La Maison Du Chocolat

True hot chocolate!

To die for chocolate. Sit in the cafe after walking through the east side of Central Park and 5th avenue shopping.

A true chocolate lover should not miss this place in a search for the best chocolate! I wanted to try their far praised hot chocolate and yes, it was the best hot chocolate I ever tasted. I can't even describe the feeling of a first sip. I got chills in my jaw that's all I can say. It was Guayaquil hot chocolate. There is also Caracas which I haven't tried, but I don't think it's possible that it's bad. Pieces of dark chocolate which comes with coffee are also jaw chilling. If you decide to have your sweets inside, be aware that the atmosphere is really upscale. With low volume classical music playing and pretty small room with tables, it doesn't seem like a good place to have a chat. If you're going to enjoy these heavenly treats by yourself, then it's fine. Staff is pleasant and attentive, but not annoying which is great.

Dark chocolate ice cream 4.5 and empereur Chen nung smoked orange black tea 8 with candied orange peel were perfect.

It's the time of year to buy people you don't really know a nice, thoughtful gift. Well, you will never go wrong with fine chocolate! They have many selections in the $11 and $30 range. After that, things get a bit pricey. Make your way through the display cases to the cafe in the rear.

I came for the hot chocolate. Excellent. It was the perfect cup of hot chocolate. Not cloyingly sweet, not bitter, just right. It's got a lovely light mouth feel. Add the accompanying whipped cream for added richness. I also ordered the large Rigoletto macaroon. So light and balanced. Just a little sweeter than the hot chocolate. Teensy bit of salt to accentuate the caramel. The whole thing melted in my mouth like a dream.

The presentation is top notch. The whipped cream comes in a little crock on the side with... they weren't nibs, but they were chocolate and added to the whole experience. I even got a small piece of milk chocolate to take home with me.

Someone ordered the eclair and made me regret my choice for just a moment. But not for long. The macaroon was really, really good. The best I've had so far. My goal is to go to France and see how it holds up to others in its class. I doubt La Maison du Chocolat has much competition.