Jacques Torres Chocolate Haven

Jacques Torres is a really nice guy, on top of being a talented chocolatier. He’s put a lot of thought into his haven—making it not only a place to buy carefully crafted chocolates, but a place to sit down in and enjoy.

but so worth the trek. I came in from the windy cold and checked out the menu – several flavors of cocoa – orange, mint, peanut butter, mocha… How to choose? They have one called “wild” because it has a hint of ancho and chipotle chili. I asked the guy behind the counter for help and he said “Are you a risk taker?” That sold me on the wild! It was thick and rich and amazing – I couldn’t even drink half. You can have fresh whipped cream as well if you want (I wanted). The room is lined with all sorts of chocolate concotions and a few tables for sitting. To tell the truth – I went back and ordered the peanut butter as well just for comparison. It was wonderful.