Pierre Marcolini opens new store in Paris

Belgian chocolatier Pierre Marcolini today opened his newest chocolate store in Paris, on rue Saint-Honoré (1st Arr.). The stunning new Haute Chocolaterie boutique showcases Marcolini’s gourmet creations on one of Paris’s most upscale streets. The store, Marcolini’s fourth location in Paris, boasts a gourmet chocolate counter, macaron carousel, sweet treats bar, tasting area and “Chocothèque.” Through it, the … Continue reading Pierre Marcolini opens new store in Paris

Chocolate fashion: The chocolate stiletto

Heels may go in and out of style, but chocolate stilettos are always in fashion! These chic, edible replicas of fancy footwear are a hot item in upscale chocolate shops from Paris to Tokyo. At first glance, Jean-Paul Hévin‘s stunning version of the sexy stiletto looks like the real thing. Based on a design by French shoe designer Rodolphe Menudier, Hévin’s ultra-elegant solid chocolate … Continue reading Chocolate fashion: The chocolate stiletto