Tradestone Chocolates & Tradestone Turtles
With Tradestone, it’s all about local. Every piece of completely delicious chocolate is handcrafted in Conshohocken, only a short drive from Carlino’s. Tradestone also sources many of their ingredients locally, supporting small business and local farming practice. Co-founded by restaurateur Chip Roman (Blackfish, Ela, Mica) and chocolatier Fredrick Ortega, Tradestone does NOT disappoint.
Chocolat Moderne
If you want gift-ready chocolate, an assortment from Chocolat Moderne is right for you. Made by a former banker, these confections are made with high-quality Valrhona chocolate and covered with a layer of extra dark 61% cocoa. Not only are they beautiful to behold, but Chocolat Moderne is a wonderful way to show your loved one how well you know their taste, as there is something for everyone.
Raaka Chocolates
Raaka Chocolate bars are definitely for the adventurous chocolate lover in your life. Raaka is known for their ‘virgin chocolate’, a unique method that goes entirely against the norm. Raaka does not roast their (ethically sourced, of course) cacao beans, instead using them raw and developing flavors naturally. They call this the bean-to-bar method. Try Raaka for a completely different chocolate experience, with flavors like Lapsang Chai and Bourbon Cask Aged.
Eclat Chocolate Bars
If Tradestone is all about local, Eclat is all about the exotic. Inspired by the Master Chocolatier’s love of travel, these bars are made with unique flavors such as Caramelized Hazelnut and Cacao Nibs. Despite the exotic inspiration, Eclat is also a local company, based in West Chester. Founded by celebrated Master Pastry Chef & Chocolatier Christopher Curtin, opening an Eclat bar is like taking a journey. The interior packaging of each bar showcases a gorgeous illustration shows the exact source of your ingredients, which you can peruse while enjoying the end result.
Eclat Wine Box
Wine + beer + chocolate. Cut out the middle man and buy them both all in one box. Sumptuous, delectable, expertly-made chocolate with flavors like shiraz and champagne. Called the best chocolates in America by Bon Appetit, Eclat has received multiple accolades for their taste and quality.
DROGA Nutty Puddles
DROGA specializes in vintage combinations with modern premium ingredients. Founder Michelle Crochet was inspired growing up by her mother’s rocky road candy, and her focus at DROGA is on taste, quality, and fun. All those qualities are definitely apparent in her Nutty Puddles, a twist on the nostalgic turtles.
Carlino’s Chocolate Covered Pretzels Boxes
Snack on these delectables with your loved one. It’s never a bad idea to have chocolate covered pretzels around, especially ones so beautifully made and packaged. Even if you’ve waited until the last minute, these pretzels will make it seem as though you carefully, thoughtfully, after much rumination, landed on these as the perfect gift.
