MANCHESTER, NH – It’s National Chocolate Day, which makes little sense in a world where every day is a good day to celebrate chocolate, in our book.
Nonetheless, we’re fortunate that in downtown Manchester we have two top-notch chocolatiers – Van Otis Chocolate and Dancing Lion, and both of them will give you a reason to stop by – not that you ever need a reason, when it comes to chocolate.
Van Otis, 341 Elm St., is in the midst of a Chocolate Election Voting campaign. You can show support for your candidate of choice by purchasing their Limited Edition Swiss Fudge Election-Themed Boxes. Available in Democratic or Republican Boxes – $10 for four pieces. (Results updated on Van Otis Chocolates Facebook page.)
Democrat Box: 2 Swiss Fudge Pieces with Democrat written in edible cocoa, and 2 Swiss Fudge filled dark chocolate donkeys.
Republican Box: 2 Swiss Fudge Pieces with Republican written in edible cocoa, and 2 Swiss Fudge filled milk chocolate elephants.
Dancing Lion, 917 Elm St., is not only an exquisite chocolate experience in general, and was named one of the 2016 Top 10 Chocolatiers in North America by Dessert Professionals Magazine, but they offer hands-on classes. November’s lineup. Classes are 6-8 p.m. Stop by the store and sign up today, then take a break over a warm and soothing cup of Mayan Drinking Chocolate, and tell them Manchester Ink Link sent you:
- Nov. 3 – Learn the art of the Dancing Lion Chocolate croissant: Making the dough, folding the layers, proofing and baking, and of course the BUTTER! A hands-on course for the perfect breakfast. $65 per person, 8 places available. Call 603.625.4043 for reservations or click here
- Nov. 9 – Taste & discuss cakey, fudgy & chewy brownies, then learn to make Dancing Lion Chocolate’s famous Zen Brownies and create your own variations. This is a hands-on class, and you’ll take home what you make! Click here for information.