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#20: Sample the Best of the South End, in chocolate

Posted by 365 Things Boston on Sat, May 15, 2010

chocolate south end Get to know the South End a little better, sample a lot of delicious chocolate, and get a good walk in on a spectacular Saturday today....tough to beat!

Learn the history and life of chocolate in the South End with a 2 1/2 hour walking tour that highlights the South End while eating the best chocolate from local boutiques and restaurants in the neighborhood.  With everything from chocolate chip cookies to coffee to cupcakes to truffles, there's something for every type of chocolate lover.

Here are some of the highlights (from the Boston Chocolate Tours website):

  • Feature stop:  Aroa Fine Chocolate featuring a chocolate tasting with acclaimed Executive pastry chef Tim Brown
  • Enjoy chocolate heaven in the form of a homemade Oreo at a bakery owned by Celebrity Chef Joanne Chang
  • Yelp reviews call this hidden spot’s “chocolate chip cookies” to die for
  • A neighborhood landmark restaurant with a celebrity chef shares their special chocolate martini during their pajama brunch
  • The best homemade chocolate ice cream in Boston can be found at this Pizza restaurant
  • Enjoy cupcakes named The Madison, The Harriet and The Simon voted “The Best of Boston” by the Improper Bostonian
  • A Best of Boston chocolate re-opens
  • Equal Exchange is known for their coffee AND chocolate
  • There is a bonus stop on this tour that we can’t promise but when they are open, it will be the coolest chocolate shop/antique store you will ever see, anywhere.

To find out more or get tickets, check out this link:

http://tasteofchocolate.com/tours/boston/south-end/