Hop Over to your Fave Chocolate Store...

Hello Foodies,

I don't think you want to leave the important task of buying Easter chocolates to the Easter Bunny. Take matters into your own basket and hop over to...

Kee's Chocolates for some exotic chocolate choices like the chili pepper truffle covered with toasted white and black sesame seeds. This store is for the more adventurous chocolate lover.

Jacques Torres Chocolates and take the kids to the store on Hudson and King Sts. You see them making the chocolate and the store is full of giant chocolate eggs and bunnies. It's a place that would leave Willy Wonka jealous. The day we were there, Jacques Torres was throwing chocolate Easter eggs to the chocolate lovers indulging in the cafe. It is a fun place and almost made me change careers. Also, this place is good for buying Passover chocolate matzoh. Whether you're bringing your inner or outer child, hop on down to this location.

Payard is my favorite. Francois Payard does a wondrous selection of Easter chocolates and what makes his bunnies and eggs so special (in addition to the high quality chocolate) are the chocolate surprises found inside. Usually there are smaller eggs and treats inside each Easter selection. It's the treat within the treat. You can also buy chocolate Passover goodies here as well.

We thought we'd save you time and hops by giving you our fave selections. However, a really fun afternoon is to visit chocolate stores in NYC and do your own tasting. The forks were invited along on Kartik Mohan and Rom Weber's post Valentine's chocolate tasting and it was a magical day.

Enjoy!

the Forks