CHOCOLATE BAR
SUMMER 2005 COLLECTION

TIMEOUT NEW YORK EAT OUT AWARD WINNER:
CHOCOLATE BAR: "BEST CHOCOLATE STORE"


NOW SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS WITH ALISON NELSON
PRESS CONTACT 212. 645. 8006

USA- Save your health shakes for the Hamptons, in the city you need Iced Chocolate! The dog days of Summer are indeed upon us and what better way to keep cool than relaxing with one of Chocolate Bar's iced liquid concoctions? They don’t blend and they certainly don’t frappe. Chilly beverages include bittersweet hot chocolate iced to cool you down. Try Classic Liquid Chocolate ($4.25), or throw caution to the wind and dive into one of their new liquid chocolate creations including Chocolate Coconut (iced chocolate spike with coconut, topped with whipped cream) or Raspberry Liquid Chocolate (all $4.75). Past favorites include Peppermint Liquid Chocolate ($4.75), Iced Caramel Latte ($4.00), Iced Chocolate Chai ($2.00), Iced Chocolate Tea ($2.00). Just desserts for tropical escapism.

Gelato!
It’s hot outside, but at Chocolate Bar it’s a crisp 68 degrees! Come in to cool down and chill out while enjoying the boutiques new selection of New York City-made gelato including such refreshing flavors as Mint Chip, Chocolate Orange, Vanilla Chip, Gianduja (hazelnut chocolate), White Chocolate and of course straight Chocolate. Pair your scoop with a deep dark brownie or refresh with an Chilly Iced Chocolate. Flavors include Classic, Mint, Coconut, Raspberry, Caramel and Hazelnut or an Iced Mint Tea.

Wedding Favors
Chocolate Bar invites you to give the gift of romance with Wedding Favors designed as traditional keepsakes in remembrance of that special union. Chocolate Bar's Wedding Setsare each showcased in elegant white favor boxes, custom-filled with any two truffles or six piece boxes wrapped in the ribbon of your choice ($4.25 per 2 piece box, $8.10 per six piece box). The boutique can also customize the top of each individual truffle with your logo or short message (prices vary). The store offers discounts for orders placed over 100 boxes. Chosen by the NY Daily News as the winner in a blind taste test and declared the "sweetest of the sweet", ten holiday samplers were critiqued for presentation and taste by four top pastry chefs who rated the competition.

Chocolate Bar Confections *Now available, to place an order call 800.481.2462 or email info@chocolatebarnyc.com
Signature Bar Set Our complete collection of Signature Chocolate Bars. Each contains 4oz. of the highest quality chocolate infused with all natural flavors.
1 each of our signature bars: milk, bittersweet, 72%, orange dark, mint dark, coffee and white. $44. 00.

  • Super Dark 72% for the chocolate purist it rarely gets more pure or dark than this-Two varietal chocolates crafted with 72% cacao for a superior dark chocolate treat
  • Orange Dark a mixture of the finest bittersweet chocolate mixed with a twist of orange essence
  • Mint Dark sumptuous bittersweet chocolate infused with refreshing mint
  • Café con Leche rich coffee perfectly blended with milk chocolate- you can actually taste flakes of coffee
  • Milk Chocolate a sweet and smooth concentration of delicate Belgian milk chocolate
  • Bittersweet a blend of intense flavor combinations made with 60% cacao
  • White A royal treatment of silky, smooth chocolate optimally suited for delivering soft, all-natural, creamy flavor infused with a touch of lemon.

Retro Bar Set- Flashback! Bringing back colossal flavors from era's bygone, discover pure nostalgia with four fabulous flavors like Key Lime Pie, Caramel Apple, Raspberry Jam and Salted Pretzel.Inspired by the creativity of boardwalk candy stores, the gentility of your local soda shop and gooey refreshments found at the local State Fair, each Retro Bar weighs an impressive 2.25 ounces and is filled with classic crème flavors enrobed in the finest gourmet chocolate. New retro flavors include Salted Pretzel bite-sized bits of salted pretzel in milk chocolate, Caramel Apple the Chocolate Bar version of the coveted caramel apple on a stick, Key Lime Pie a slice of key lime pie wrapped in dark chocolate, Raspberry Jam two classic schoolyard flavors combined into one perfect bar. 6 different bars included within a stunning orange pencil box $18.00
Chocolate Bar’s Chocolate Bowl – a Jonathan Adler designed bowl for eating or drinking your favorite chocolate treats. $40.00
Chocolate Bar: Recipe & Entertaining Ideas for Living the Sweet Life: Winner of the 2004 Gourmand World Cookbook Award. Chocolate Bar: Recipes and Entertaining Ideas for Living the Sweet Life (Running Press Book Publishers) Chocolate should never be stuffy but always mildly sinful. As a tribute to this philosophy, co-author Alison Nelson, owner of New York City's Chocolate Barshow you how to charge up your palate and appreciate the full range of chocolate choices from the luscious of darks to the creamiest of milks, all while creating a fabulous, chocolate-centered lifestyle. From chocolate fondues, moles, sundaes, brownies and cookies Chocolate Bar :Recipes and Entertaining Ideas For Living the Sweet Life (Running Press, Nov. 2004) will show you how to shake your bon bon while achieving swank affairs of style. From baking, drinking, dining and entertaining, here is a style manual dedicated to everyone's favorite sweet treat. Like a kid in a candy store, Chocolate Bar will inspire you to experiment. Learn how to throw a swinging sugar soiree, design decadent tasting events and mix the perfect chocolate martini. Or go retro and indulge your craving for old-fashioned chocolate egg creams garnished with a nostalgic bit of saltwater taffy. Honor tradition by baking classic favorites like Deep, Dark Brownies or Red Velvet Cakes. Afterwards, draw a chocolate bath. Chocolate Bar offers recipe revolutions for everything from Lime Brownies and Chocolate Gelatin to Spiced Chocolate Meatballs. Breaking the mold, Chocolate Bar provides a full resource guide including a chronicle of “retro reconfigured” recipes for at home entertaining allowing readers an opportunity to pull off their own stylish celebrations while truly enjoying a mouth full of chocolate. With Chocolate Bar, Alison Nelson shares her abiding affection for confection through witty observations, delectable recipes and good old-fashion fun. Offering a rare glimpse into the inspirations and experiences behind Manhattan's candy store for grown-ups, Chocolate Bar juxtaposes American candy store nostalgia through innovative design and the modern lifestyle. A whimsical look at the world of cosmopolitan cocoa, Chocolate Bar is the perfect compliment to any chocolate occasion. $24. 95
Retro Bars- Flashback! Bringing back colossal flavors from era's bygone, discover pure nostalgia with four fabulous flavors like Key Lime Pie, Caramel Apple, Raspberry Jam and Salted Pretzel.Inspired by the creativity of boardwalk candy stores, the gentility of your local soda shop and gooey refreshments found at the local State Fair, each Retro Bar weighs an impressive 2.25 ounces and is filled with classic crème flavors enrobed in the finest gourmet chocolate. New retro flavors include Salted Pretzel bite-sized bits of salted pretzel in milk chocolate, Caramel Apple the Chocolate Bar version of the coveted caramel apple on a stick, Key Lime Pie a slice of key lime pie wrapped in dark chocolate, Raspberry Jam two classic schoolyard flavors combined into one perfect bar. $3.00 each
Black & Whites- Delectable jewel toned confections made of mouth-watering homemade marshmallow, graham and caramel enrobed in chocolate. $5.00
Elvis- Delectable jewel toned confections made of mouth-watering banana marshmallow and crunchy peanut butter enrobed in dark chocolate $5.00
PB&J –Delectable jewel toned confections made of mouth-watering peanut butter and jelly enrobed in dark chocolate $5.00
Chocolate Fashions- A signature line of Chocolate Fashion T-shirts. These one-of-a-kind T-shirts are available for both men and women through their West Village boutique or website. Each shirt has been carefully tested for the serious chocolate aficionado without alienating the occasional enthusiast. Made in small batches, each shirt is produced without additives or preservatives. $15 each, $20 for long sleeves Showcasing sass and style, new chocolate fashions include:

  • Chocolate Boy available in small, medium or large in brown or white colors for a superior chocolate treat. Available in both short and long sleeves
  • Chocolate Girl available in small, medium or large in orange or white colors for the finest chocolate sensation. Available in both short and long sleeves
  • Hot Chocolate available in small, medium or large in brown for finest chocolate sensation. Available in short sleeves
  • Bittersweet available in small, medium or large in brown for a superior chocolate treat. Available in short  sleeves
  • Rock & Roll limited-edition Chocolate Bar T-shirt honoring CBGB available in short sleeves

Chocolate Bar Tote: Carry your chocolate! This hand-dyed canvas tote was designed exclusively for Chocolate Bar by Jonathan Adler and is perfect for toting your notebook and your favorite chocolate bars. W 9”, H 12” D 2” $40
Chocolate Bar Candles: Chocolate Bar’s Mocha and Peppermint Chip Candles invite you to “Eat More Chocolate” while gaining none of the calories! Soy wax and hemp oil candles in Mocha or Peppermint Chip fragrances. Each is hand-poured, lead-free an unbleached with 100% cotton wicks. $9.50

Chocolate Bar
Winner of the 2004 Timeout New York Eat Award for “Best Chocolate Store”, Chocolate Bar is a candy store for grown-ups offering cosmopolitan luxury through old-fashioned collections and unique inspirations. Incorporating style, comfort and classic New York treats, Chocolate Bar features sweets by New York's Jacques Torres, Sweet Bliss and Garrison Confections along with a signature line of nostalgia-influenced chocolate bars. The boutique's dazzling menu includes authentic New York Egg Creams, coffee by illy Caffe, fine teas by Serendipitea, four kinds of iced and hot chocolates and pastries by the City's best bakers. Decadent confections are available for everything from Corporate gifts to personalized wedding and party favors. Online orders are available through Chocolate Bar's dynamic web site which allows visitors to order a host of scrumptious items including truffles, chocolate bars, hot chocolate, tea and more. Chocolate Bar is located at 48 Eighth Avenue between Jane and Horatio streets in New York's West Village and since the store's opening in May, 2002, the concept has become extremely popular with sweet lovers of all ages. Created, designed and operated by Alison Nelson. For more information please visit www.chocolatebarnyc.com















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