More than any other food, I think chocolate delights and enchants...chocolate tantalizes, and it comforts. Just to show you how nuts I can be, I wanted to go into New York last week on my day off to get hot chocolate. It is as crazy as when Edina Monsoon from AbFab flew to New York just to get a doorknob she saw there. I have always been spontaneous like this. But the best hot chocolate I like and enjoy is by Marie Belle. And I was out. It also gave me an excuse to visit with MM#1 Fan and clan member Preston. Located in Soho, Mariebelle is a Parisian style luxury chocolate boutique. The blue colored walls and chandeliers offer a glorious backdrop to showcase the tasty treat that await. There is a huge range of products, but their hand-made ganaches looked most incredible and one must see them to truly appreciate their beauty and work involved. I could gaze on and on, and rave on and on, but the real reason to go was to go for the hot chocolate. So once we met up it was off to the rear of the boutique to the Mariebelle Cacao Bar, a elegant little salon-style cafe. Truth be told before I had my hot chocolate, we enjoyed a tiered sweet and savory selections of sandwiches and desserts, and I got a lovely peach Bellini served in an adorable birdie vessel. And Preston's dessert of ruby chocolate cream and raspberry gelato looked sinful.
I did have the hot chocolate... like drinking chocolate.
Later the views from the Brooklyn Bridge were worth the trip too.
I love the chandelier! and what? Marie Belle over Hershey?
ReplyDeleteThere are like night and day. I like Hershey's, a bit waxy... but truth be told I have always been a Ghirardelli boy for everyday chocolate.
DeleteI could spend a lot of money in MarieBelle. My current favourite chocolate is a caramelised white chocolate covering a peanut butter ganache - to die for.....from Misco's of course.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to google that name and have a look see.
DeleteA friend of mine brought me an Easter egg from Misco's one year. It was so good.
DeleteI have to admit I am a fool for chocolate and have a monthly order from Misco's
DeleteHelen, nothing wrong with getting some monthly earthly delights I say.
DeleteI've had my hot chocolate for close to fifty years now, and I haven't killed him yet! The love is still there :) Seriously, I love chocolate in all of its many flavors and forms except extremely dark and white. Ooh, I love that view from the bridge! Painted on jeans are my absolute favorites.
ReplyDeleteYes...the view was not to complain about! Such personality!
DeleteHot chocolate for close to 50 years!!!!!!!!!! No wonder your tired some days.
"How do you like your hot chocolate?"
ReplyDeletePreferably on his back.
I prefer mine straight up, slightly bent.
DeleteI agree with The Dame: I'd like chocolate on his back. And yes, I'd lick it.
ReplyDeleteAnd nothing, NOTHING like chocolate. That store is absolutely fabulous. I'd love to spend a few hours there. With the guy in the last pic, preferably....
XOXO
I'm surprised Chicago doesn't have a shop. And no, I couldn't get that fine creature's ass out of my mind for three days.
DeleteIf I hadn’t already been craving chocolate! I just popped another Lindt bon bon in my mouth, and have added MarieBelle to my list for April. Tell the guy on the bridge to wait for me. I’ll help him across.
ReplyDeleteI think you'll probably love MarieBelles Mitchell.
DeleteMeanwhile, I'm holding the guy in my boudoir till you're ready.
Entering MarieBelle must be like entering a decadent and over the top aristocratic French wonderland.
ReplyDeleteI and my fat ass is there for it all! I have to add this for when I get back to New York. And look at that ASS ON THAT man!!!! Is that one of your friends????
I wish I knew that girl!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteEverything looks so sinfully delicious at MarieBelle's!
ReplyDelete"You're sweet like chocolate, boy
ReplyDeleteYou bring me so much joy"
Indeed.
Jx
"You're sweet like duh"
DeleteOh my, now you're speaking my language!!!! I love MarieBelle's. William and I have been, but I sure could use a visit there again. It was a delightful experience. I had a very rich, delicious hot chocolate and then bought a box of it in the boutique when we went. The staff were lovely and their teas are actually very good as well.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!!!! I can see how that is worth the trip. It all looks sinfully delicious. It reminds me of the Naked Chocolate Cafe that used to be in Philly. How I miss that place. Those wrapped candy bars are fun. Love the art of them.
ReplyDeleteOMG!!!!!!! I used to LOVE The Naked Chocolate Cafe!!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteNow that you have me in a sugar coma......
ReplyDeleteThat is the most AMAZING chocolate shop I have ever seen. I must google to see if I can find their product.
An impeccably tasteful chocolatier shop! I want to see that! I have bought their hot chocolate online. It is very good as are their teas. I think I gained weight just by seeing this post.
ReplyDeleteIt was a nice day...but the best part was seeing you again!
ReplyDeleteOh shucks.....
DeleteOh! You'd never me able to prise me out of that shop! Preston's gelato dessert looks so decadent.
ReplyDeleteI could see us with Ms. Scarlet there. Course we'd all leave 5 pounds heavier.
DeleteHot Chocolate in SOHO and then cake on the bridge??
ReplyDeleteHear that? My waistline just expanded.
ReplyDeleteTalk about the ultimate sweet shoppe elegance! What a place! When I was in New York, Soho was always my favorite part of the city. I have seen some of their products sold here in a shop. That hot chocolate you had looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize how much I missed the city during the pandemic till I recently went.
DeleteI'm quite the fan of gelato.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
As a chocolate -holic, I would most likely overdose here. I have tried their products in other stores I have found them in and online but would love to go see their shop in person. I had no idea it was as elegant and wonderland like.
ReplyDeleteMy eyes are bulging out. For the shop and that butt.
ReplyDeleteI sure miss traveling. I have started to get out and stay around local or within a few hours, but I miss New York too. I can imagine it felt great to get out and see two friends. I think baby steps are best. But I can see why your wanted to go this place. I've had their hot chocolate...it is out of this world.
ReplyDeleteWell that's all rather decadent! I like dunking chocolate in something hot.
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I received a big box of Ferrero Rocher for the holiday...Im prepared to share with you......
DeleteI'd go into that store and never come out.
ReplyDeleteI almost didnt!
DeleteI like my hot chocolate waiting by the curb with a semi.
ReplyDeleteThat store is over the top. Glad you had a lovely time, dear. Kizzes.
And no doubt a dick stick in it?!?!?!?!
DeleteThat vintage pin up packaging is very nice, but not as nice as the view from that bridge.
ReplyDeleteI'm not as big a chocolate fan as apparently most other people, often opting for other flavors when available. However, I do love a good, creamy, rich, hot cocoa on a cold day, delicious chocolate milk (Fairlife is my current favorite) when I want something sweet and wet, and a Chocolatini made with cocoa liqueur for a rich nightcap. And Resee's Peanut Butter Cups give me mouth orgasms. My LEAST favorite: the standard flourless chocolate cake as the go to gluten free dessert in most restaurants. AARRRGGGHH!
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And to think...hot chocolate was my sole purpose to take me there!!!!! And Resee's Peanut Butter Cups? Hershey's throw tons of them at us along with everything else for free since their clients of the shop.
DeleteI can't even eat Chocolate but I'd enjoy beholding the Art of what they Create all the same! And that view from the Bridge... well... icing on the Cake now wasn't it?
ReplyDeleteTea cakes dear. One for each of us!!!!!!
DeleteWhen we return to New York, I can see Ill have to take the boy there for some sweets, unless you join us?!?! That place is elegant if not over the top...and looks sinful. And those cakes?!?! You keep it up and your ass will look like that.
ReplyDeleteMy that is one amazing view from the bridge. It looks like you had an all around glorious day.
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