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    Julie C.

    Are you serious about artisan chocolate? So is Roni-Sue! I've been sampling bonbons and truffles from around the world for about 15 years, making it a point to sample the artisan chocolate anywhere I travel. I've been getting chocolate in NYC for years and am familiar with many of the chocolatiers. It's a shame that this was my first stop at Roni-Sue's. It absolutely won't be my last. Friends and I designed a self-made chocolate tour of lower Manhattan and mapped out eight places to hit. Roni-Sue's was our first stop. Unlike many chocolatiers that woo its customers with expensive exteriors, Roni-Sue's looks more like a mom and pop shop (not that that's bad!). The great thing about Roni-Sue's is that she puts the effort into the chocolate. (Side note: a huge pet peeve of mine is the use of packaging by some chocolatiers that clearly costs a lot of money - thus driving up prices - and creates excessive waste. This drives me up the wall.) When we arrived at the shop, Roni-Sue was in the middle of finishing a confection and asked if we wouldn't mind waiting in the back courtyard for a few minutes. A courtyard? We walked to the courtyard and discovered a lovely outdoor haven. What a treat and what lovely ambiance. Moments later, Roni-Sue took her time discussing her chocolate and the flavors with us. I love that when I asked about source chocolate, she told us about the chocolate she makes in-house and the brands she uses for her couvertures. So many chocolatiers don't even bother to answer this question or hire staff that can't speak to the details. We bought two boxes of assorted bonbons. We especially loved the strawberry rhubarb, the sour cherry (my favorite!), the Kiev Cake, but everything was delicious. Roni-Sue knows her flavors and the chocolate is well selected for the individual bonbons. Looking for chocolate in NYC? Don't pass up Roni-Sue's!

    Buttercrunch
    Kimberly J.

    Cute chocolate spot in Essex Street Market. If you're in the mood for a chocolate treat, head your way to Roni-Sue's. These handmade chocolates are delicious and sure to turn that frown upside down. Service was quick and friendly. Everything is neatly displayed. We decided to try the Buttercrunch, which is their signature candy. Loved it! It was buttery, crunchy, sweet, and salty. Melt in your mouth good. So glad we dropped by!

    Food spread at the potluck event
    Juliane L.

    I was very happily invited by my good friend for a networking woman-only potluck dinner at Rhonda's amazing chocolate and goodie store! We were in the backyard garden, what a luxury in stuffy cemented New York! The event was a treat, from the women, the food, the location, and our host! We tried some of Roni-Sue's specialties and they were to die for!! I loved the espresso chocolate truffle, talk about decadence. One is surely enough, but they are too good to just have one!! We also tried the chocolate and beer brittle. Oh. Em. Gee. These bad boys were out of this world. Like seriously form a different place!! Oh, and the popcorn. Yeah. Chocolate, coffee, spices?! Wow wow wow. I have learned that they host all kind of events at this location, where you can create your own truffles and pair them with booze. For real. I can't wait to do just that!! Rhonda is as sweet and kind as her chocolate truffles are tasty and refined. Definitely come check out this place, for yourself, to have a fun experience with friends, or to get the perfect sweet gift to someone you need to impress.

    Taiyo O.

    I came in for a cup of coffee. The vibe inside was so cheerful without trying. Lady in a cute uniform that has a reminiscence of 50's Ice cream parlor was the source of this happiness. The visual impact of what I saw was fantastic and she was nice and easy to chat with. My only regret was that what I got from the store was a cup of coffee (American dip) and nothing from the cute chocolate goodness in a glass counter. I will definitely try some of their creations next time.

    Old fashioned, chili pepper, rose, dark and stormy, champagne, and absinthe truffles -- all amazing!
    Jason W.

    What an incredible neighborhood chocolate shop! Roni-Sue makes some great chocolate -- so good, in fact, that on our recent weekend getaway to NYC, we had to come twice in two and a half days. Both times, their stock was a little low because they were still recovering from the massive Valentine's Day rush, but we were able to try some scrumptious truffles from their cocktail collection, each better than the last. The flavors practically burst out when I bit in, and my personal favorites were the dark and stormy, the old fashioned, and the absinthe, all of which basically tasted like the flavor highlights of those drinks combined with rich chocolate.

    The box for our truffles
    Caitlin D.

    I've been in just a handful of times to purchase truffles but I recently took their truffle making class and it was so great! I highly recommend it, I learned so much about the chocolate industry and business behind it and came away feeling confident in making truffles! The class begins with a tasting that is accompanied by sparkling wine- I can not recommend it enough, it wasn't pretentious at all and was just fun! I went by myself which felt weird at first since it was mostly couples but I still had a great time.

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