Coco Rouge: A Divine Chocolate Lounge in Wicker Park
Here's the perfect Valentine treat for that special love in your life: truffles from Coco Rouge. Made of top mark chocolate with delicate hints of exotic flavors, Coco Rouge's truffles are a sweet soiree for the taste buds!
Pastry chefs Jeremy Brutzkus and Erika Panther (the husband and wife team behind this Division Street gem) met sweet at Le Cordon Bleu in London and then moved to Chicago to fulfill their passion: creating superior chocolates for all to enjoy. For years, Jeremy and Erika have sold their delicacies to the likes of the Four Seasons and the Park Hyatt's Nomi--high honors indeed. Then in October 2006 they opened their first retail location, a dramatic, loungey space for enjoying their decadent goodies which, besides truffles, include hand-crafted chocolate bars, toffee, and hot chocolate emulsion.
With a little expert help from Erika or Jeremy, have fun selecting a flavor profile to complement your beloved this February 14. Whether with a touch of spice and zing, something smooth and easy, or a burst of fresh succulence, you'll find the perfect way to your Valentine's heart. And to seal the deal, Coco Rouge will package your little tokens of love just beautifully.
As a preview, consider The Leatherwood for your belle or beau. It's one of Coco Rouge's many singular treats. Bittersweet chocolate ganache is folded with caramelized honey harvested from Tasmanian rainforest Leatherwood flowers. Dipped in yet more bittersweet chocolate and garnished with bee pollen and grains of sea salt, it's an exquisite example of Coco Rouge's evolved truffles. And for the traditionalists, classic truffles are readily available as well.
As an enticing final note, Coco Rouge will soon be making some exciting changes. Within a week or two they'll be making Parisian-style baked goods like tea cakes and macaroons, and they're also planning a light menu of savory bistro fare with a twist. Soon, too, you'll be able to court your darling or treat yourself with the click of a mouse: Coco Rouge's sweets will be sold online at www.cocorouge.com.
Happy Indulging,
Coco Rouge
1940 West Division (map)
Chicago, IL
773.772.2626
www.cocorouge.com
Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 12-10PM
Sunday 12-8PM
