Formerly an award-winning pastry chef at renowned NYC restaurant Le Cirque, the self-proclaimed “Mr. Chocolate” has whipped up a sweet paradise for cocoa bean lovers at his eponymous shops. Graphic patterned truffles boast exotic fillings like passion fruit and champagne while ancho chili packs a piquant punch in the housemade hot chocolate. Children flock here during Easter, Halloween and Christmas for whimsical edible creations like solid milk chocolate balls decorated to look like goblin eyes.