Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Nunu's Chocolate Dreams Come True

When I first met Justine Pringle of Nunu Chocolates she was working in midtown with dreams of becoming a full-time chocolate maker. We would wait in the lobby of her building as she snuck downstairs with a bag of delicately handcrafted caramels for our chocolate box. I remember the day she told me she was quitting it all to focus on her salt-topped treats. She took a big leap and was instantly recognized by national food publications from Gourmet to The New York Times.

Now you can watch her chocolate making in action at the Nunu Chocolates Retail Store & Cafe. The space serves as a chocolate factory for Justine and the open layout allows customers to watch her technique. The store is located at 529 Atlantic Ave between 3rd and 4th Aves in Brooklyn. They are open everyday from 9am-9pm. Just imagine, stopping in on the way to work and grabbing some Espresso Brandy ganache made with Crop to Cup espresso beans and a coffee to go. Swing by mid-day for tea time accompanied with some Earl Grey Ganache. You'll be sure to catch me there some evening soon sipping red wine and eating Mezcal Chili chocolates.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Local Labels is Back & Profiling!

So, we took a little hiatus....but we are back!

Since we last checked in there have been so many new and exciting products being made in NYC from Roni-Sue's Chile Lover's collection to new lamps by perch!

While we have shifted our focus a bit, we are still committed to letting you know where and how to buy local in the five boroughs.

We will be profiling business within the city and products that are made here. Stay tuned for upcoming interviews, history lessons, businesses you didn't really where even based in NYC and how to
buy local from your personal food choices to products for your home. Let us know any new companies or have a product to profile!

*Long Island City Pasta Factory, 1943
Marjory Collins/Library of Congress