Chocolate is on many people's list of favorite foods; for some, it's something close to an obsession. Although you don't need a reason to treat yourself, International Chocolate Day is observed on September 13, so mark it on the calendar and plan to visit a local Chocolate Day destination.
Our agents recommend getting your chocolate fix by visiting the following shops.
Kilwins
121 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Kilwins is a chocolate lover's dream come true, with a large variety of homemade chocolates and fudge on the menu. Try a family assortment of chocolate to take home, or order fudge in varieties like chocolate peanut butter, turtle, chocolate English walnut, and sea-salt chocolate caramel. If you'd prefer a cool treat, order a scoop of chocolate, chocolate chip, chocolate peanut butter, Mackinac Island fudge, or another chocolaty flavor. Kilwin's is also well known for its caramel apples, which you can order dipped in chocolate.
Fastachi
14 Wilsey Square, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Known for its freshly roasted nuts, in addition to its chocolate selected from around the world, Fastachi offers plenty of chocolatey options. Many of their chocolates contain nuts, including barks made with walnuts, cashews, almonds, and hazelnuts or macadamias double-dipped in chocolate. Try an option like dark chocolate orange peel If you'd prefer a fruity flavor with your chocolate. And if you're having trouble narrowing your choices down, would like some variety, or are looking for a gift for your fellow chocolate-lover, choose a large or small bag of assorted chocolates.
Sook Pastry
24-26 S. Broad St., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Sook Pastry has become the place to go for exquisite artisanal French chocolates, and the patisserie has gained national recognition, appearing in publications such as The New York Times. Their creations look like miniature works of art and are made using the finest chocolates and other ingredients from throughout the world. Try the praline truffles, made with milk chocolate, praline, and roasted almonds, or savor a passionfruit chocolate made with ganache and milk chocolate. Your only problem will be narrowing down your favorites from the many delicious chocolates offered.
Mr. Moo's Ice Cream Cafe
104 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
For a cool dose of chocolate, stop by Mr. Moo's Ice Cream Cafe, which makes its ice cream daily on the premises and in small batches. Try the shop's chocolate or dark chocolate ice cream, and then head over to the frozen marble table to add your choice of over 35 mix-ins or toppings, including Oreos, chocolate sprinkles, cookie dough, almonds, and coconut flakes. You can also choose a sorbet, smoothie, shake, or a low-fat chocolate yogurt.
Chocolates Etc.
382 Main St., Wyckoff, NJ 07481
As the Chocolates Etc. motto says, "Chocolate is edible art." The shop, located just around the corner from Wyckoff homes for sale, makes handmade chocolates and other goodies that look as good as they taste. It specializes in creating custom baskets and trays filled to the brim with yummy chocolate delights, and you can even choose sugar-free chocolates if you'd prefer. One of the shop's most popular offerings is its Signature Chocolate Gift Basket, packed with over 3 pounds of homemade chocolates, fresh-dipped pretzels and Oreos, peanut butter cups, and more.
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