Sugar Rush: Southampton Tea Truffles by Bespoke Chocolates

The butter-smooth Caribbean chocolate ganache is infused with black Ceylon tea, just barely spiked with apricots.

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Post a Comment | Posted by Kathy YL Chan, May 9, 2011 at 4:00 PM
Tagged: Bespoke Chocolates, East Village, Manhattan, Sugar Rush

Sugar Rush: Pretzel Bark at Bespoke Chocolates

[Photo: Kathy Chan] Best known for her pretzel-covered sea-salted caramel, Rachel over at Bespoke Chocolates (whom Laren interviewed today!) also turns out Pretzel Bark ($4.75/package). The bark is like the exterior of the truffle, minus the caramel. It couples...

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Post a Comment | Posted by Kathy YL Chan, January 21, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Tagged: Bespoke Chocolates, East Village, Manhattan, NoHo, Nolita, Sugar Rush

Meet & Eat: Rachel Insler, Bespoke Chocolates

[Photograph: Bespoke Chocolates] 'Tis the season to start thinking about Valentine's Day gifts, either for your significant other, or for less-than-significant others—everyone deserves a treat on Valentine's Day. Head to Bespoke Chocolates in the East Village where you'll find...

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Post a Comment | Posted by Laren Spirer, January 21, 2010 at 1:00 PM
Tagged: Bespoke Chocolates, chocolate, East Village, interview, Manhattan, Meet and Eat, Rachel Insler

Sugar Rush: Bespoke Chocolates

The pretzel-covered sea-salted caramel Behold, a very, very intoxicating bite: the pretzel-covered sea-salted caramel. This little work of art is by Rachel Zoe Insler, one of the most talented chocolatiers in the city. Her first shop, Bespoke Chocolates opened...

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10 Comments | Posted by Kathy YL Chan, February 24, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Tagged: Bespoke Chocolates, chocolate, desserts, East Village, Sugar Rush