Hotel Chocolat lands in Lincoln Park and Lakeview
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The U.K.'s Hotel Chocolat opened in the former Foxtrot market on Southport this month. Photo: Monica Eng/Axios
The U.K.'s luxury chocolatier Hotel Chocolat has hit town with a splash, opening two stores this month in Lakeview (3334 N. Southport Ave.) and Lincoln Park (900 West Armitage Ave.).
The big picture: The chain has chosen Chicago as the first U.S. city to enjoy its Velvetiser drinking chocolate and a wall of more than 100 unique artisan sweets produced with sustainable practices, according to the company.
Plus: You'll find a gifter's paradise with chocolates from $5 to $250 that say "happy birthday" and "thank you," along with a dozen different Easter goodies.
- Flavors include lemon curd, pineapple yuzu, raspberry nut milk, apple strudel, tiramisu and more.
Bonus: Local Publican Quality Bread baker Greg Wade makes the HC pastries including bonkers banana slices, airy croissants and even baguettes that you can order drizzled with hot liquid chocolate.
Monica's thought bubble: The 85% drinking chocolate with habanero chili ($5) delivered a velvety but not very spicy treat, perfect for dipping my croissant.
- I also loved the Matcha Gato ($7), featuring a swirl of soft serve in creamy green tea.
Editor's note: The caption on the second photo was corrected to reflect that the price of a chocolate ostrich egg is $150 (not $250).