Go ahead and eat it—or more exotically, sip it—but don’t say you weren’t warned. Because once you’ve tasted the otherworldly chocolate offerings at Cacao, there’s no going back to those emulsifier-laden bars that lurk near checkout counters. Framed by cool blue, green and (appropriately) mocha walls, the expertly curated Cacao offers a mix of decadent treats culled worldwide. The menu includes more than 150 types of bars and handmade confections, from fig-and-fennel chocolates to sea salt-tinged caramels. Behind the counter, three constantly churning machines keep Cacao’s heady drinking chocolate in a warm, liquid state. And because the very notion of a “PB&J” confection piques curiosity, sampling is encouraged.
Updated 04/24/2013