VILLAGE CHOCOLATE SHOP MAKES LIFE SWEETER

VILLAGE CHOCOLATE SHOP

Makes Life Sweeter– By Carlee Gettman In the heart of Lake Las Vegas is one of The Village’s first eateries, the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Don’t worry – there is no golden ticket needed to enter this chocolate factory!

Originally founded in 2004 by Susan O’Leary, the factory was one of the first to open shop and quickly became a resident-favorite for satisfying any sweet tooth. Throughout the past 17 years, the popular chocolate store has helped create countless chocolate favorites, delicious pastries and memorable experiences.

“We love being a part of this community,” said O’Leary. “Getting to see familiar and new faces every day is what drives our passion for chocolate, and nothing is better than making our neighbors smile.”

The team at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, a subsidiary of the international franchise, perfects most of their creations on-site using the company’s homemade recipes. The shop’s unique crafting traditions are what makes it stand out from the rest, from dipping crisp apples in bubbling caramel made in a traditional copper kettle to making creamy fudge on a genuine marble slab – the old-fashioned way.

“We are truly fortunate to have the best customers in town,” said O’Leary. “The community favorites are the peanut butter buckets and truffle assortments. We try to make sure we always have those ready to go.”

The factory offers a variety of delights year-round, including truffles, dipped apples, chocolate pizzas, espresso beans, toffee and more. In the winter months, O’Leary expands the shop’s selections to offer limited-time and holiday inspired pastries. O’Leary and her team are currently prepping for their Valentine’s Day specials, which will encompass their popular array of chocolate covered strawberries sold by the dozen. Outside of indulging Lake Las Vegas residents’ cravings, the factory strives to serve the surrounding areas as well. O’Leary is always looking for ways to give back to the community, often by donating pastries for local nonprofits to sell and raise funds. In 2017, they helped Foothill High School’s marching band attend and perform in the parade at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

Chocolate lovers can indulge their tastebuds from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day of the week – except Wednesdays – between at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, located at 20 Via Bel Canto #110. To learn more about the chocolate haven, visit www.rmcf.com.