Seventy% - Topic: Places to visit in Berlin? http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/ Simple:Press Version 4.5.0 sam on Places to visit in Berlin? http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6577 Sources for fine chocolate bars http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6577 I just went out to get a fold-out map of Berlin! I'm gonna mark all of these on it with my fat red marker!! If the Estrellas is in the area I'm visiting i'd make sure to pop in. Oh, it's soo exciting. But my not-so-in-to-chocolate partner is gonna suffer, poor thing...!! Thanks for the tips guys. I knew I can depend on this forum members!

]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2005 18:08:22 +0000 alex_h on Places to visit in Berlin? http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6576 Sources for fine chocolate bars http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6576 hm, i don't really hold leysieffer in such high esteem. if you have the time, stop by and pick up a bar of theirs. preferably a kuba. they're better known for their pralines.

i can really highly recommend that visit to in't veld. really cool looking store and full of chocolate life. nice atmosphere, the prices are good too. the cafe next door is so-so.

]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2005 10:18:05 +0000 Masur on Places to visit in Berlin? http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6575 Sources for fine chocolate bars http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6575 The owner of Estrellas Chocolaterie, Esther Kurtz, creates her chocolates such as perfums using only the finest ingredients. No artificial flavors added.
I think this "boring" shop is worth a visit.

Another option is Leysieffer Confiserie with a few shops in Berlin. Alex can tell you more.

"Porcelana: The Holy Grail of Pure Criollos" (Maricel E. Presilla)

]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2005 07:21:39 +0000 sam on Places to visit in Berlin? http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6574 Sources for fine chocolate bars http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6574 Oh no, i just saw the picture of the shop masur found - oh so dissapointingly boring looking... It doesn't look magical like the website atall!! Hm, second thoughts on wether to bother visiting it... Oh well...

]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2005 00:33:21 +0000 Hans-Peter Rot on Places to visit in Berlin? http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6573 Sources for fine chocolate bars http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6573 I saw that picture too, which is perhaps the only indication that one is viewing a web-site about chocolate.

Ellie, I think you're evaluating this a little too much [;)] Clearly, the majority of average consumers isn't going to share the same viewpoint as you. People don't want to guess what they're buying or what product this company has to offer. If I were an average Tom, Dick, or Harry, I would feel as if they were trying to hide something, perhaps inferior products behind a dazzling display of web-works. Therefore, it could be viewed as a lure to sucker you into visiting their shop. If they truly wanted to poke fun at the business, they could find another way to do so rather than potentially shy people away from their own company by offering viewers with that sort of choppy presentation.

]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2005 16:27:37 +0000 Masur on Places to visit in Berlin? http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6572 Sources for fine chocolate bars http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6572 To see a picture of the shop:
Double click on the text "Estrellas Chocolatrie" (in the bottom of the intro picture, slightly to the right).

"Porcelana: The Holy Grail of Pure Criollos" (Maricel E. Presilla)

]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2005 15:34:17 +0000 legodude on Places to visit in Berlin? http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6571 Sources for fine chocolate bars http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6571 Yeah, quite messy site!

]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2005 14:16:47 +0000 ellie on Places to visit in Berlin? http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6570 Sources for fine chocolate bars http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6570 Site design is magical and absolutely uninformative.It's a change from all the stuff you see, and i appreciate the humor, and look at it as a point, if one's not aiming to sell on-line. The problem i see is the image - slightly old New Age, spiritual and poetic world of private jokes and literaturian witisism. Decadent, all in smoke and never very clean. How close is chocolate?
Just wonder now how the shop looks like, actually.

]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2005 13:31:03 +0000 alex_h on Places to visit in Berlin? http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6569 Sources for fine chocolate bars http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6569 yeah, i like the look of the site, but share your opinion, monte. i gave up frustrated after a while too.

]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2005 10:01:09 +0000 Hans-Peter Rot on Places to visit in Berlin? http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6568 Sources for fine chocolate bars http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6568 I found that web-site to be extremely uninformative and annoyingly user-unfriendly. Sure, the graphics and design are nice, but you're essentially presented with a large constellation map without guidance as to which subsection each constellation is. After randomly clicking on images and reading various poetic blurbs, I gave up out of frustration. Maybe I am missing something, but please explain how this relates to chocolate:

"100% Penguin-approved
The Penguin - Glacial survivor most efficient energy
storing system : depot in mantle layers to provision
growing-up prevent nervous breakdowns.
Survives in ice-cold environments"

Perhaps a very indirect reference to chocolate storage?

]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2005 01:37:49 +0000 sam on Places to visit in Berlin? http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6567 Sources for fine chocolate bars http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6567 My God! The website design for Estrellas Chocolatrie is absolutely awesome! I'd visit there just because it is so inspiring! I'd also visit In't veld - sounds really good. And I'd try to fit in all the others too. I just love visiting chocolate shops (also patisseries). My eyes twinkle like a child's...
Thanks guys.

]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2005 23:38:33 +0000 alex_h on Places to visit in Berlin? http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6566 Sources for fine chocolate bars http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6566 definitely in't veld.

(see also: [url="http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=55"]Berlin[/url] and [url="http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=451"]Berlin[/url])

]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2005 10:17:38 +0000 Masur on Places to visit in Berlin? http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6565 Sources for fine chocolate bars http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p6565 This is a list with a few of the best chocolatiers/chocolate shops in Berlin. Follow the links to find out more about the chocolatiers/chocolate.

I've done a little research but never bin there yet. This is my short list:

[url="http://www.estrellas-chocolaterie.com/"]Estrellas Chocolatrie[/url]
Akazienstr. 21
10823 Berlin

Comment:
Sells their own flavoured chocolate and bars from Domori, Michel Cluizel and a few other brands. Her you can buy pastry.
   
[url="http://www.fassbender-rausch.de/"]Fassbender & Rausch[/url]
Charlottenstraße 60
10117 Berlin

Comment:
A nice cafe owned by chocolate manufacture Rausch. In the shop you can buy bars and pralines.
  
[url="http://www.intveld.de/"]In't Veld Schokoladen[/url]
Dunckerstraße 10
10437 Berlin
 
Comment:
Often recommended in this forum. Stocks bars from most of the best real chocolate brands. Probably the best chocolate shop in Germany.

Other chocolate shops in Berlin:

Confiserie Melanie
Goethestr. 4
10623 Berlin 

Comment:
A small deli store where you can buy their own pralines and bars from all over the world.
    
[url="http://www.docura-berlin.de/"]Docura Süßwaren[/url]  
Zossener Str. 20
10961 Berlin

Comment:
Two sweets shops in Berlin and a special internet shop with delivery in Germany (www.schokoladengourmet.com). Sells real chocolate and mainstream chocolate.

[url="http://www.nibscacao.de/"]Nibs cacao[/url]
Bleibtreustraße 46
10623 Berlin

Comment:
Here you can buy chocolate and pralines erc.

I've checked the links provided by Alex and added a fewe new shops:

[url="http://www.berliner-kaffeeroesterei.de/"]Berliner Kaffeerösterei[/url]
Uhlandstraße 173
10719 Berlin

Erich Hamann KG / Bittere Schokoladen 
Chocolatier
Brandenburgische Straße 17
10707 Berlin

[url="http://www.galeries-lafayette.de/"]Galeries Lafayette[/url]
Friedrichstraße 76 - 78
101 17 Berlin

[url="http://www.kadewe.de /"]KaDeWe, Kaufhaus des Westens[/url]
Tauentzienstraße 21-24
10789 Berlin

"Porcelana: The Holy Grail of Pure Criollos" (Maricel E. Presilla)

]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2005 05:17:06 +0000 sam on Places to visit in Berlin? http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p492 Sources for fine chocolate bars http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/sources-for-fine-chocolate-bars/places-to-visit-in-berlin/#p492 hi! I am going on hoilday to Berlin next month for 10 days, and so does anybody know of any worthy chocolatiers / patisseries that is worth a visit? I would really appreciate every advise! Thank you!!

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