Cacao KNOW-HOW Take decadence to new heights and spoil yourself on adventures throughout Washington’s artisan, inventive and storied chocolate regions written by Danielle Centoni FOR CHOCOLATE LOVERS, few things are better than having an entire box of chocolates all to yourself, each tiny, pleated paper cup holding a sweet surprise in the palm of your hand. But if you think about it, the entire state is like a box of chocolates, rich with a varied assortment of chocolatiers putting their own stamp on the decadent world of confections. We’ve got iconic shops offering blasts from the past, bean-to-bar makers going right to the source, and modern artists with limitless imaginations. You can taste your way through it all with a DIY chocolate crawl through the most chocolate-rich regions in the state. Some makers even offer tours and classes. Best of all, there’s always plenty to do nearby so you can turn your chocolate excursions into an entire day, or even weekend, of fun.
58 1889 WASHINGTON’S MAGAZINE
FEBRUARY | MARCH 2022
