NY Chocolate Show: Lily O'brien's

I have been to the Cafe on 40th street.  This is really good chocolate, inspiration from Ireland. Last year I had a few bars- I particularly liked the honeycomb crisp. I also sampled the desserts collection- the chocolate fudge cake chocolate was  excellent.  Today, I stuck a marshmallow into the only chocolate fountain at the Show.  The chocolate was really really good.

NY Chocolate Show: Mary's of Tokyo

After World War II, Tokyo needed chocolate and Mary's of Tokyo was born.
As the oldest of Japanese chocolatiers, they offer a complete line of chocolates.   What intrigued me was the fancy flavors they were showing off at the show. The chocolate covered sesame sticks were really good.  Mary's isn't available in the US, but hopefully it will be soon.

NY Chocolate Show: Chocovision- do it yourself

Buy your chocolate blocks from whomever you want and do it yourself.  No more double boiling or microwaving chocolate.  Chocovision has the perfect technology to make big and small shops or the foodie at home an almost expert chocolatier.

They come in several colors with lots of accessories and a DVD to show you how. It is a must for anyone interested in taking tasting to a new level.

NY Chocolate Show: Chocolat Michel Cluizel

Now this chocolate master is a master.  Take a close look at the sardines in the picture. The can is half opened  but you can clearly make out the fish (eyes and all)... problem is it is not fish, it is chocolate. These are almost perfect.  The "mushroom cap" chocolates are also artistic masterpieces.

I have not been to the fifth avenue store and I didnt have time to visit the Normandy workshops or Paris store earlier this year either- MY BAD!

Michel is a genius designer and his food is exquisitely delicious.  I will be back for more...