Category Archives: Chocolate

Tour of FIKA’s chocolate factory in Tribeca

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Editor

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Trader Joe’s chocolates are very good

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Editor

July 19, 2018- by Steven E. Greer I have now tried many of the Trader Joe’s selections of chocolates. They make these in-house rather (more…)

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Easter candy at Eataly

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Editor

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Sugarfina pop-up at Brookfield Place

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Editor

November 20, 2015- On the second floor of Brookfield Place is the pop-up of LA’s Sugarfina, (more…)

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Very good Belgian chocolate at Le District

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Editor

Update June 29, 2015- They have sold out. Did we cause this? (more…)

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FIKA coffee and chocolates to open in WTC Tower 4

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Editor

November 18, 2014- The Post reports that FIKA will be opening at the ground (more…)

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What is FIKA’s chocolate master Håkan Mårtensson up to for Halloween?

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Editor

October 12, 2014- Chocolate master Håkan Mårtensson is creating some (more…)

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Holy Cow, the master is back

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Editor

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FIKA: The best $6 gourmet breakfast Downtown

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Editor

Update February 23, 2014- The $4 ham and cheese croissant is back on the menu. July 5, 2013- The $4 ham and cheese croissant, and $2 coffee, at FIKA is the best gourmet breakfast downtown because the croissants are made … Continue reading →

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Buy a real dragon egg for Easter

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Editor

March 22, 2014- Master chocolatier and artist, Håkan Mårtensson of FIKA Tribeca, is preparing some special treats for Easter. Among them are Game of Thrones dragon eggs! (more…)

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Kaffe 1668 Tribeca serves pour-over technique

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Editor

October 12, 2013- The newest Kaffe 1668 that opened this year on Greenwich Street offers an extensive pour-over coffee technique. The southern location by Whole Foods does not, but rather makes one-cup brews using the Steampunk machine (they got rid … Continue reading →

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Chocolate skulls galore

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Editor

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Another chef (Jacques Torres) leaves Manhattan

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Editor

Updated October 11, 2013- The Hudson Street factory of Mr. Chocolate is moving to Brooklyn. The retail operation will remain in Tribeca. With so many fine chefs moving to Brooklyn, is Manhattan no longer the leader in culinary trends? (more…)

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The differences between fine chocolate and cheap chocolate

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Editor

February 13, 2011, Updated February 13, 2012 By Steven Greer, MD There are many high-end chocolate shops in New York that sell $3-per-piece chocolates. Do they makes those in-house or import them? Is their chocolate any better than Hershey’s? To … Continue reading →

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FIKA coffee, wine, pastries, and chocolate

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Editor

(From the Fika website) Meet Håkan Mårtensson – our master in the art of chocolatering! Born and raised in the heart of the Swedish south, Håkan knew from an early age that he would devote much of himself to tickeling … Continue reading →

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Road trip: Eataly

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Editor

Brookfield Place is trying to make something like Midtown’s Eataly. Let’s hope they succeed. (more…)

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Financier in WFC

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Editor

Financier has now relocated to the second floor by American Express, in the Winter Garden. ________________________________________________________________ 250 Vesey St, In World Financial Center between building 4 and 3 Enter on Vesey Street across from Goldman Sachs, (212) 786-3220 (more…)

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Françoise Payard gets competition: $9 chocolate bar at Shake Shack

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Editor

December 16, 2012 Across the Goldman Sachs alley from Françoise Payard’s gourmet chocolate shop is the Danny Meyer Shake Shack. Interestingly, Shake Shack has entered the high-end chocolate market with $9 chocolate bars. In comparison, same sized bars at Smoke … Continue reading →

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Francois Payard Bakery

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Editor

*** BatteryPark.TV has selected this establishment as a Best of Downtown for Pastries, breakfast and lunch sandwiches You can rate this restaurant here, and can post your opinions and experiences with this business in the comments section (In full screen … Continue reading →

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Smart entrepreneurs making healthier chocolate bars without high fructose corn syrup

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Editor

In full screen 1080i HD Smart entrepreneurs have spotted a huge demand for healthier chocolate bars. Much like the alternative drinks that have displaced traditional Coke and Pepsi, boutique markets are carrying a wide variety of chocolates that are made … Continue reading →

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