Greatest of All Time - M&M Store in Las Vegas

M&M Store

Las Vegas

In my office I have a "wall of respect" to one of the greatest chocolate candies the world has ever known, the "M&M". Although the candy is found everywhere, a pilgrimage to the store in Las Vegas is akin to a trip to the Vatican, the West Wall, or Mecca. I'm sure more outlets will be created (I hear Orlando and New York are planned), but no matter how many are built, this will always be oe of the greatest stores ever conceived and delivered.

Thank you Mr. Mars.

Tip: Go to the 3D movie, it is great.

Greatest of All Time - Fudge House's Plain Ole Chocolate Fudge

Fudge House

Pier 39, San Francisco

Fudge is another one of those items that can be hit or miss when you try it. I have always found The Fudge House in San Francisco to be terrific. I think that in order to keep up with the number of people that go through the Wharf, the fudge here can't help but always be fresh.

It's a short walk on a long pier, but well worth the trip.

[Side-note: While at Pier 39, try a Nutella crepe at the Crepe Cafe! Of course, Trish's Mini Donuts and the wide variety of chocolates at Chocolate Heaven make The Pier a place well worth spending a long afternoon.

Greatest of All Time - La Mousse's Chocolate Windmill Cake

La Mousse's Chocolate Windmill Cake

About 20 years ago, I went to a birthday party for a friend in Miami. A cake was served which may have been the first gourmet cake I had ever really taken seriously. White and dark chocolate mousse cake with white and dark chocolate meringue mixed in. When I inquired where it was from, the hosts told me it had been flown in from Los Angeles.

I have rarely left LA without taking one home. Simply one of the best creations ever!

Greatest of All Time - Andre's Chocolate Meringue Ball

Andre’s Confiserie Suisse- Chocolate Meringue Ball
Houston, Denver, Kansas City
Snack/Dessert: This is another Hall of Fame concoction.

It is a ball of 2 meringue semi-circles held together with a layer of fudge, covered with milk or dark chocolate.
 
Tip: I love the milk chocolate the best but will eat the dark all day long if given the chance.