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^ Schokolade Artisan Chocolate & Cafe ~ www.schokoladecafe.com
Description: Schokolade Artisan Chocolates at 2263 East Hastings produce chocolates that are all made by hand in small quantities with only the freshest ingredients including ganache, unsalted butter, couverture chocolate and pure fruit juices resulting in delicious, naturally sweetened flavours. Each month our Chocolatier creates a new variety, and there are many special events, chocolate-making courses and workshops available to all ages. Come into the store to see what we have to offer!
^ Mink Chocolates ~ www.minkchocolates.com
Description: Hand-made in Vancouver , Mink Chocolates on specializes in ganache-filled chocolate bars; seen here are Mermaid’s Choice (burnt caramel, fleur de sel and rosemary in a dark chocolate shell), Open In Case of Emergency (fresh mint with kentucky bourbon in dark chocolate ganache), and PB with a Hint of J (non-hydrogenated peanut butter with organic grape jelly in milk chocolate ganache). The Mink store at 863 West Hastings also offers a full espresso bar featuring fresh ganache and organic espresso.
^ Thomas Haas ~ www.thomashaas.com
Description: Come over to Thomas Haas’ store in North Vancouver (Unit 128, 998 Harbourside Drive) to pick up your O’Tannenbaum Modern, their signature valrhonna chocolate tree decorated with chocolate truffles for the holiday season. Thomas Haas’ chocolate creations range from fine handmade chocolates and truffles, delicious chocolate bars, delicate fruit jellies, decadent hot chocolate, our famous ‘Sparkle™’ cookie to exquisite gift boxes, and elegant wedding cakes.
^ Chocoatl ~ www.chocoatl.com
Description: At first glance they’re beautiful Christmas ornaments, the kind of sphere that hangs from most Christmas trees. Take a closer look (or better yet a taste) and you’ll find that they’re actually handmade chocolate ornaments. Chocoatl, established by chocolatier Themis Velgis in 2005 at 1127 Mainland Street in Yaletown , is a chocolate boutique specializing in chocolates and pastries. Velgis’ creations are made with authentic ingredients, imported from several regions around the world.
Photos by: Jackie Connelly
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Great pictures! I actually got some very exquisite chocolate covered pretzels from Chocoatl, they are delicious!
Missing: Chocolate Arts on 4th Ave.
They do some fabulous work.
Yeah, Chocolate Arts should definitely be on this list. Quite disappointed it’s not, since it’s the best chocolate shop in Vancouver.