Jacques Torres Schokolade: Informationen und Geschichte
Ich liebe Schokolade. Ich don’t understand the ones who say otherwise. A pastry chef, Jacques Torres, started a chocolate store in Brooklyn, where everything is made from scratch. It is one of my favorite “local” chocolate here in NYC.
Die Anfänge und das Konzept
Founded by Master Pastry Chef Jacques Torres, our mission is to transform premium cacao into edible art using traditional French techniques. From our commemorative Lady Liberty collections to festive World Cup treats, we blend artisanal craftsmanship with a passion for celebration. Every box and gift card reflects our commitment to bringing the world’s finest, most joyful chocolate experiences directly to your doorstep.
Our Story: Master Pastry Chef Authentic recipes created by the legendary Mr. Chocolate himself. Artisanal Belgian Chocolate Handcrafted premium treats using only the finest natural ingredients. Jacques Torres begann als Konditor und gründete einen Chocoladenladen in Brooklyn, wo alles von Grund auf frisch zubereitet wird.
Standorte: Ein Erlebnis im Rockefeller Center
We recently visited the one located inside the Rockefeller Center for some sweets and relaxation. If you have never been to Rockefeller Center, you might not realize that there are shops, restaurants, post office, and other stores in the basement of the building. Just go in from the main entrance, take the escalator down one level, and there are a whole new world down there.
Inside is very bright with their usual orange and dark brown, and of course, chandeliers. Just being in that color scheme and bright light filled with aroma of chocolate makes you happy.
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Produkte vor Ort: Cookies, Cheerios, Eis und heiße Schokolade
We got a chocolate chip cookie ($3) and chocolate covered Cheerios ($6). The Cookie is rather large, and has chunks of dark chocolate in them. It is soft and moist, in that perfect way that it does not crumble but gives you a nice, gentle feel to it. The chocolate has a very good, strong flavor, and the sweetness of cookie and the a bit bitterness of the dark chocolate are match made in heaven.
Their ice cream sandwich is made with their homemade ice cream and these cookies, so that is another item you totally have to try.
The Cheerios were such delight. Yes I know it is $6, and it is not a large bag. But, it is really quality that speaks here. They coated the Cheerios with their awesome chocolate, without the Cheerios being soggy or too hardened or anything like that. It was just really great chocolaty snack. One bite and I was done. It had a nice crackling sound as you get from biting into a fresh bag of Cheerios, and gets that burst of chocolate flavor mixed with Cheerios flavor.
And, of course, we got a cup of hot chocolate each. Wicked Hot Chocolate ($4.25/large) and White Chai Hot Chocolate ($3.25/small). They have Small, Large, and Frozen.
The Wicked Hot Chocolate contains their special (secret) spices including ancho and chipotle flavors, which makes it a bit spicy. You first get the doze of sweetness from the chocolate, then the kick of spice hit you, powerful yet gentle, from the back of your throat. It is an interesting drink. I know many other chocolate stores offers their version of spicy hot chocolate, but some of them has too much spice, or not enough. They know the right amount of spice to mix with their chocolate.
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Now, the Chai. I have only seen Classic and Wicked on the menu before, never a Chai option. The staff told me that this was a new addition to their hot chocolate menu. I am always the one to try out something new, or limited time item, so I went for it! It is made with creamy white chocolate infused with their own exotic chai tea spices.
I am not a huge fan of chai tea, I like it but not my go-to tea. However, this hot chocolate was sooooo good! The chai flavor was subtle, not too strong nor too weak, just the perfect amount. And I really love white chocolate, so I was happy to hear that it is made with white chocolate. The flavor of chai and white chocolate went perfectly together.
Service und Atmosphäre
The staff here, 2 young guys, were really sweet and nice. They gave us a sample of their chocolate chip cookies (which we bought) when we walked in. As we were enjoying the hot chocolate and the cookies, they gave us more sample, even though we already had sample cookies and bought one. They were really friendly and answered any questions that we had, and gave us recommendations of their offerings. I wish if I got their names, as they were so nice and kind, which we don’t see often in NYC (sadly).
So, next time you are around Rockefeller Center and craving something sweet, head over to Jacques Torres for some chocolate delights.
Warum Jacques Torres wählen?
- Artisanal craftsmanship: handcrafted premium treats using only the finest natural ingredients.
- Gegründet von einem Master Pastry Chef: Authentic recipes created by the legendary Mr. Chocolate himself.
- Vielfalt: Von Pralinen über Cookies bis zu ausgefallenen heißen Schokoladen wie Wicked und White Chai.
- Elegante Geschenkverpackung: Exquisite boxes perfect for birthdays, holidays, and special celebrations.
Kurze Produktübersicht (Beispiele vor Ort)
| Produkt | Beschreibung | Preis (Beispiel) |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | Großer, weicher Cookie mit Stücken dunkler Schokolade | $3 |
| Chocolate Covered Cheerios | Knackig beschichtete Cheerios, intensiver Schokoladengeschmack | $6 |
| Wicked Hot Chocolate | Heiße Schokolade mit geheimen Gewürzen (Ancho, Chipotle) | $4.25 (large) |
| White Chai Hot Chocolate | Weiße Schokolade mit exotischen Chai-Gewürzen | $3.25 (small) |
Indulge in Our Collections: From our commemorative Lady Liberty collections to festive World Cup treats, we blend artisanal craftsmanship with a passion for celebration. Every box and gift card reflects our commitment to bringing the world’s finest, most joyful chocolate experiences directly to your doorstep.
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