Comments on: Food Destinations #3: My Favorite Chocolate Shop

By: Liosliath

Liosliath — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 23:35:42 +0000

I stopped by his shop on my latest visit to the North Market (today!), and I have to tell you, thank you thank you thank you! It’s the best chocolate I’ve ever had ANYWHERE in the world.

By: abby

abby — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 13:49:34 +0000

those pearls of pure imagination sound special – do you have a picture? what are the pearls made from?

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 15:13:19 +0000

Hello –
I really have enjoyed reading about this man’s shop for two reasons. First, I have been surprised! I moved from the midwest (indiana) to Switzerland. Now I live in the chocolate capital of the world, and yet who knew there were such good things so close to home before I left. I wish I had known!! I’m sad I cannot try them.
If you are ever in South Bend (though they’ve spread to toll road plazas too) you should visit the original South Bend Chocolate Cafe. Their walnut fudge and chocolate dipped spoons for hot chocolate are to die for!

Second, I’m impressed. You wrote that you met with the owner and I commend you for that. I love seeing someone else get out there and really interact, not just visit and comment. I don’t know if you’re a journalist or just curious…but kudos.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 13:47:09 +0000

Your description of his chocolates sound amazing. I especially like the sound of his favorite Midnight Extra Dark Truffle, as I love the dark stuff too – the darker the better! hee! You say his confections are coming to Cleveland? How do you mean? An actual shop? or his line will be sold in other stores? I look forward to finding out!

There are a couple local chocolate shops in my area (Mentor) and there is always Malley’s – but they don’t thrill me.. there is nothing exciting about their chocolates. Do you think I’m a chocolate snob? haha!

I’m especially amazed at how he self taught himself in his basement.. I’m just in awe over that!

By: shelly

shelly — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 19:18:50 +0000

Thanks for this introduction to such a dedicated artisan. You mentioned that he selects his own cacao beans. Does he actually produce his own chocolate, rather than buying it from Valrhona, Callebaut, etc.? Just curious. Hmm, his truffles look really good. I may have to do some online ordering .

By: Ineluctable Moe

Ineluctable Moe — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 17:59:50 +0000

I know some pretty wonderful chocolate shops on the West Coast . . . a head-to-head taste test would be fun.

By: Sam Madell

Sam Madell — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:18:25 +0000

What a great post: your enthusiasm for Daniel Cooper and his chocolates is contagious … does your draw for a free sample extend to Australia??

Also, when you say that Daniel “uses the best cocoa beans that he can get his hands on” – are you actually saying that he makes his own CHOCOLATE from scratch (i.e. from the raw beans)? If so, that is truly remarkable. Good on him!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 01:04:08 +0000

Count me in .

By: Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 17:53:46 +0000

That store sounds amazing. I’m going to have to sign up for your draw, please, because I don’t expect to be in Columbus anytime soon (if ever).

By: Nathan Bialke

Nathan Bialke — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 17:36:30 +0000

Sounds like a fun contest! I’ll try.