La Maison du Chocolat

Upper East Side


The US flagship store of the famed Parisian chocolatier is a dangerous place for chocoholics. Dark, sweet decadence comes in many forms, from cocoa-dusted truffles to intensely rich bars made from the world's finest beans. Sink your teeth into creamy chocolate éclairs or crisp macarons or sip a cup of hot chocolate in the tiny cafe ($8.50).


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