Sugar high

This Easter, sample the sweet stuff at the world’s leading chocolateries

Words: Sophy Grimshaw, Lucy Higgins

Best of British

London is on the rise as a chocolate capital, with fine
chocolate makers Paul A Young, Sir Hans Sloane and
Montezuma’s all based here. Just as highly regarded is
Rococo, with three branches in the city, the newest of
which is on Westminster’s Motcomb Street. Not only
does it offer perfect, dainty chocolates, it also creates
some imaginative sugar-free options.
Rococo Chocolates, 5 Motcomb Street, London,
+44 (0)20 7245 0993; www.rococochocolates.com

Spice of life

Belgian chocolate is
legendary. For a 21stcentury
twist on the
classics, try Brussels’
emporium Frederic
Blondeel. Exotic flavours
such as Szechuan
pepper, green cardamom
and dill give their
chocolates a delish kick.
Frederic Blondeel,
Quai aux Briques 24,
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)25 022 131;
www.fredericblondeel.
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Snack in style

Vosges candy boutique in
Las Vegas has sofas and
chandeliers – you can
even choose what music
you browse to, from
in-store iPods. Just don’t
miss the best-selling
peanut butter bonbons.
Vosges, 3500 Las Vegas
Blvd South, Forum
Shops, Suite R04,
Las Vegas, +1 702
836 9866; www.vosges
chocolate.com

Drink up

For some liquid luxury,
try the renowned hot
chocolate at Vizio Virtù
in Venice. Deliciously
thick, the dark chocolate
is spiced up with
owner Mariangela
Penzo’s blend of ginger,
chilli, cinnamon and
cardamom. As the
weather warms up, try
her iced chocolate drink.
Vizio Virtù, S. Polo 2898/
A, 30125, Venice, Italy,
+39 (0)41 275 0149;
www.viziovirtu.com

Posh chocs

Swiss chocolatiers
Teuscher have been
making luxury chocs
for more than 70 years.
They have a handful
of stores in Zurich, as
well as some in Asia
and the USA, including
Chicago. Win someone
over with a gift of their
champagne truffles or
brightly wrapped bars.
Teuscher, Storchengasse
9, Zurich, +41 (0)44 211
5153; www.teuscher.com