Chocolate in NYC 2025 Trip Report | #PodSaveChocolate Ep 109
Episode 109 of #PodSaveChocolate takes a look back at the time I spent at the recent Salon du Chocolat in NYC as well as thoughts about NYC as a chocolate destination after two days of walking. The Things We Do For Chocolate.
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Episode 109 Overview
This episode features my concluding thoughts on the 2025 Salon du Chocolat NYC with mentions of brands not covered in Part 2 of my trip report (post link below — links to companies mentioned will be added after the episode airs), and details of my chocolate adventures in NYC.
1️⃣ The Salon – Show Reflections
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My pre-show coverage of the Salon.
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At the Salon.
Currently looking for distribution in the US.
Buttercrunch – pecan and almond. Located in Texas.
Chocolate-covered dates selection box. Located in Massachusetts.
I did leave the show with a lot more chocolate than I am sharing here but as I was not returning to AZ for a week and not checking a bag, there was a limit to how much I could carry back with me. So I ate a lot of it and shared what would not fit with colleagues, friends, and family.
Marron (chestnut cream); chocolate covered orange and ginger. No retail location.
Retail location on 40th St between 5th and 6th.
Located in New Hampshire.
Future Tasting/Interview Episodes
Dates TBD
- Baianí (Brazil)
- Conexíon (Ecuador)
- Fu Wan (Taiwan)
- Inaru (Dominican Republic)
- Siamaya (Thailand)
- Villakuyaya (Ecuador)
Chocolate Adventures
2️⃣ Thursday Redux – Union Square Area
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Wednesday (travel day) and Thursday in depth.
- Blue Stripes Cacao– this location is not associated with the in-store brand and those products are not available here.
- Max Brenner – Oded’s gig before Blue Stripes Cacao.
- Cocoa Store – enter on Broadway between 18th & 19th
- Eataly – has a selection of Italian chocolates and confections (on Madison Square Park/23rd St.
3️⃣ Monday Reconnaissance – Mostly Midtown
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A review of Thursday and Monday with an in-depth discourse on my Thursday walking tour.
- In Grand Central – Jacques Torres, Li Lac Chocolates, Murray’s Cheese, Van Leeuwen ice cream, Magnolia Bakery, Neuhaus. Went up the escalator to see what’s taken the place of the Godiva store in the Met Life Building).
- Around Bryant Park – Gabriel Kreuther (42nd St – the shop is closed but a limited selection is available at the restaurant and orders can be placed on line for pickup at the restaurant), Royce’ (40th St), Angelina (6th Ave south of 40th).
- Along 5th Ave – Läderach, La Maison du Chocolat (in 30 Rock), Teuscher (in Rock Center), Louis Vuitton Chocolate Boutique (on 57th between 5th and Madison).
4️⃣ Thursday Walking Tour – Itinerary
- Roni-Sue Chocolates (#6 subway to Spring St then walk to Forsyth).
- Stick With Me Sweets (along Delancey/Kenmare to Mott St; pizza option – Lombardi’s at Mott/Spring).
- The Meadow (along Spring to Mulberry St).
- Consider adding Marie Belle (Broome St) here.
- Thierry Atlan (W Broadway)
- Chocolat Moderne (up W Broadway/La Guardia Pl through Washington Square up 5th Ave to 20th St; pizza option – Arturo’s at Houston/Thompson).
Resource Links
This is the list of 2025 exhibitors. I will be adding links to brands mentioned during the episode in an update to this post.
In Closing: Rule #1 Redux
Do Your Homework
Three lists with many overlapping recommendations – at least one entry is way out of date. If all you knew about the best chocolate in NY was from these lists, you’d have some amazing experiences – but there are many missing pieces.
Before you plan your route, check to make sure the store is not permanently closed and for hours of operation. The listings, even on mapping and review sites are often wrong.
Written by Amber Sutherland-NamakoRestaurant Critic, Food & Drink Editor
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One thing about the lists above is they are not inclusive in addition to being out of date (ref: Gabriel Kreuther).
Missing are Cocoa Store (Union Square), Chelsea Market Baskets (Chelsea Market 15th-16th Sts/9th-10th Aves), and Spoiled Parrot (Tin Building at South Street Seaport, which I was told – too late to visit – has an umatched (in Manhattan, anyway) bar selection along with candy and confectionery.)
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