Hi! Two questions. First, I was curious which chocolate shops you think are the best? Second do any shops you know of selling ‘tasting packs’ of chocolate that I could pick up as a gift for a wine lover who wants to...

Calling all chocoholics...I have a client that doesn’t like sugar but loves very dark chocolate...where can I get her some in the Boston area? I know I could get something online but I need it ASAP. Thanks!!!

Just wanted to share that it looks like the space that Home Chef used to occupy in Laurel Village will have a Charles Chocolate store or a chocolate store of some sort. I peeked in today and saw counters with Charles products...

I never made it to Chaz, Charles Solomon’s restaurant in the Marina. Hearing that he was at Fork, I wasn’t going to make the same mistake twice … especially with the opportunity to sample his cooking at a great...

Outstanding Equadorian chocolates with great structure. Seen several varieties with varying cocoa content at Savenor’s on Charles street. Strongly recommended. Link: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/300161#1666632

You have to get over to Chocoletier Blue in Berkeley. While there, don’t forget to pick up one of the wonderful truffle bars. Berkeley also has The Xocolate Bar which I like and Charles chocolates which are ok, sort of....

I love, love, love Charles Chocolates. Locally made too. I got them on 24th at Choloate Covered but I know they are sold all over the place. Fabulous gift!

The chocolate store on New Street (off of Wall St.) has some really interesting flavors. I think the name is Charles Norman? I had a great truffle-like chocolate there flavoured with Poire William, in the shape of a pear....

in terms of deliciousness were Chocolat Moderne, Charles Chocolates, Christopher Michael, Chuao, Fairytale Brownies, Mary Chocolate (Japan), Payard, and two of the toffee vendors (Roni Sue and another on that was like...

Charles Chocolates does tours in Emeryville, but it is very small. TCHO may be doing tours once they open, but I hear probably not until 2009 (very sad about that!)

. I am familiar with all the usual suspects- Scharffen Berger, Joseph Schmidt, XOX Truffles, Guittard, Recchiuti, Charles Chocolates. Wanted to know how these compare with some of the places I have not tried, such as- poco dolce-...

Mother-in-law is in town – she is a true chocoholic. I’m looking for recommendations for the best chocolate dessert in the city (downtown only, please). TIA!

Desserts by David Glass. Totally rich and decadent. A little piece goes a long way. I really like the Ultimate Chocolate Truffle Cake Link: http://www.davidglass.com/

Cocoa Bella on Union Street has a great selection; including Charles Chocolates that can be purchased online...his website also lists where his products are sold. Link: http://www.charleschocolates.com

My wife is on the South Beach Diet, which allows occasional tastes of dark chocolate. Any suggestions on where to find some special stuff? (She likes the Scharfenberger I’ve found at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods)....