Monday, September 15, 2014

Sweet Moses, Cleveland, Ohio


In most depictions, Moses Cleaveland is frowning.  Since it's too late to correct the mis-spelling of his last name, why not give him another reason to smile?  The Sweet Moses Soda Fountain and Treat Shop does just that, bringing the old-style soda fountain and marble-top sweet counter to Cleveland's Gordon Square Arts District. 



If sugar is your jam, there's something for you there-- sip on home-made root beer out of the barrel, chew on home-made sweetened pop-corn, or taste one of their and nutella-filled chocolate truffles. Sweet Moses has even created something I'd cringe to try-- a triple-decker, chocolate-dipped, marshmallow popsicle. 










If you are leaning more towards something classic, you might find the perfect gift at the online shop, such as the Sweet & Salty treat box that comes in an old-fashioned cookie tin. 




But by far the best reason to stop by Sweet Moses is the home-made ice cream-- the coconut-based, vegan Belgian chocolate was a reverie to remember.


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Monday, September 1, 2014

Mast Brothers, Brooklyn, New York


 
I can't quite explain it, but the moment I find myself in Williamsburg, a powerful force overtakes my legs and walks me down 7th to Mast Brothers.  If you have been there, you understand.


If you haven't, conjure this--  Stumptown Brownies, Chocolate Beet Cake, an all-pervading smell of melted cacao, and... free samples.  Now do you understand?




Mast Brothers produces an American Craft Chocolate, single estate and single origin chocolate from all over the world.  Even if your own craving is sated, the ribbon-wrapped pile of five bars always makes a sweet gift.