Ciao chow
If you've been waiting for chow chocolate on Main Street to open the wait is almost over (see original post). chow has secured all of the licenses and permits that it needs to open its doors on Monday. I stopped in to check on the recent build-out progress a couple of times and am happy to report that the place looks great. Not only does it look great, the sweet selections are truly incredible. One look around the business and it is clear that the owners have done their homework. The edibles are out of this world. From handmade nougat bars to chocolate high heel candies... and don't miss the chocolate covered crisp treats and the chocolate dipped biscotti... even the jelly candies are made with real fruit juice.
Co-owner Scott Wisz told me that he and Jaclyn are introducing nine different coffee drinks at Monday's opening. And of course the handheld painter's pallets will be available to carry your sweet selections back to the comfy lounge chairs. The time and effort that went into the offerings are truly impressive. This is a retail business combined with a production facility, so there will always be plenty of activity going on inside. There will also be new things to taste and sip all the time. Make sure that you stop in and check them out next week.
chow chocolat is located at 731 Main Street in the Avalon building. 716.843.4388
(Photo: Allie Tracy of Paychex was kind enough to demonstrate the proper way to hold a personal pallet)
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urbansoul
Is there WIFI?
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Kip
if not from the palce it self i think there is free wifi in the area. If I am not mistaken this place is a few doors down from the Sidway which I know has free wifi well at least I pick up some thats not locked down at my buddys crib whcih is in the sidway
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gaustad
We need a nice condo tower right arcross the street, are there plans for that vacant lot?
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GDC
This place looks great so far, wish them the best. And the empty lot across the street is an eyesore.
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Biniszkiewicz
Gaustad: That lot is controlled by a Cleveland based developer with some Buffalo properties in his portfolio. He has had plans to build condos here, which is purportedly why he insisted on demolishing the Vernor. However, I haven't heard anything new in quite a while.
Congrats on the new business! Look forward to stopping in.
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Moongate
I visited Chow Chocolat today for the first time - very nice! I like the ambiance and the chocolates are superb! I would put them on par with the artisan chocolates that I've had from Lesley's Life is Sweet. Exotic flavors (Coconut Curry, Habanero Mango) or just plain 64% cacao dark chocolate, they are all great. As you may tell if you visit there, they are still in the early stages of being open. There is lots of floor space left to expand into (for the baked goods, I assume). I am fortunate enough to work just blocks away, so this will be a favored lunchtime spot. (I also am beginning to notice a few other very nice new businesses opening in the same stretch of Main Street; a very welcome trend!) If you get the chance, please support them as Buffalo definitely needs more businesses like this downtown.
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