The average American eats 12 pounds of chocolate every year. On World Chocolate Day, fete the fudgy stuff by supporting this local trio of woman-owned shops. Veruca Chocolates 1332 N. Halsted St., Chicago, 773-998-2462 The chocolatier: Pediatrician-turned-chocophile (and graduate of Chicago’s French Pastry School) Heather Johnston The confections: Handmade creations with Wonka-like whimsy — like […]
Oct. 28 is National Chocolate Day, as if we needed another excuse to indulge. Here are our favorite places in town to get a dark chocolate antioxidant fix (and boost your brain power in the process!). Cocoa + Co Kim Hack‘s beautifully curated selection of artisan chocolate bars, bonbons and confections are sourced from the top chocolate […]
July 28 marks a sacred holiday for many: National Milk Chocolate Day. Whether you celebrate the holiday daily or wait for its annual return, we fully acknowledge that chocolate is an important part of life. To give National Milk Chocolate Day the recognition that it deserves, check out these simple and savory chocolate-infused recipes—and eat […]
The new Cocoa + Co. was born of owner Kim Hack’s obsession with chocolate. Hack, a longtime food industry professional, feels that cacao beans—like grapes—have a distinct terroir, a sense of place. At her new Old Town store, you’ll find freshly baked creations from celebrity chefs Malika Ameen and Gale Gand; the work of 35 […]
Chocolate warms both the body and soul, offering serious comfort on a frigid winter day. We’ve searched far and wide to find the best chocolate desserts in Chicago and the North Shore (tough job, but someone’s got to do it!). From bonbons to baklava, our chocolate roundup has everything you need next time you’ve got […]
Forget all those Valentine’s Days you skipped the chocolate because you were watching your weight. Haven’t we all agreed that it’s fine to eat a piece of delicious chocolate every day? If you haven’t had this epiphany, get on board! Here’s the secret: If you indulge in a piece of dark chocolate, you won’t […]
We love a study that says chocolate is good for your health. That’s why we wanted to share this one with you—according to The New York Times, a piece published in the British Medical Journal, by Dr. Oscar H. Franco, says that high levels of chocolate consumption are related to a “significant reduction in the […]
Chocoholics can cheer about the latest health findings—and just in time for Valentine’s Day! Chocolate, especially with 70% or more cocoa, is the BEST gift you can give your Valentine if you want to also lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack. Dark Chocolate Healthier In the largest study to […]
Chocolate makes most women’s hearts pitter-patter a little faster; especially on Valentine’s Day. These chocolate shops on the North Shore are splurge worthy.
You don’t need to fly off to Vegas to get crazy. If you need to shake life up a bit, there are plenty of ways to have mad fun right here on our gorgeous (and sometimes naughty) North Shore—everything from skydiving and motorcycle riding to shopping for haute couture and eating outrageously indulgent desserts. So […]
