Generation Magazine

By Joshua Bach

 To many it’s a dessert, to others a delicacy, but for some, chocolate is a favorite form of leisure. Enter: Chow Chocolat. Walking in the front door is like walking into another realm. The echoes of smooth music fill the room and smells of artisan chocolate and espresso unite to permeate the air. Biting into one of their artisan chocolates causes your mouth to ascend to a climax, intensified by the mix of perfected flavors and a velvety textures melting over your palate.

 Artisan chocolatiers Scott and Jaclyn Wisz established Chow Chocolat in 2008. The duo are experts in handcrafting unimaginably balanced blends of European chocolate and natural flavors into unique and tantalizing creations. As the only true artisan chocolaterie in Buffalo, they offer over 20 varieties of handmade bon-bons in divine flavors like chai tea, jasmine, curry, and champagne (for Valentines Day), and an array of handmade custards, mousses, French pastries, and several handcrafted beverages.

 But what makes European chocolate the best? Scott explained that American chocolate contains up to 35 percent wax, but European chocolate is pure chocolate. As a bonus, the Wisz’s socially- and environmentally-friendly conscience ensures that each of their coffee-based beverages are made from fair trade beans, and served in recycled biodegradable cups—their straws and cold cups are made from corn, rather than the conventional plastic.

 But Chow Chocolat is more than chocolate—it’s an unrivaled experience combining chocolate, art, music, and dance.

 A local Buffalo artist is invited to display his or her artwork within the chocolaterie for one full month as a way of promotion. And at Chow Chocolat, this calls for a celebration. Each new artist is greeted with a party of wine and hor d’oeuvres, giving the artist an opportunity to introduce their work while mingling with the locals. Propinquity: A Passion of Place by Dr. Mark D. Donnelly will be showcased through the end of February.

 This local chocolaterie chose Tango and Salsa as their dances of choice and offers lessons for all those interested in learning. They offer a Tango dance lesson for $5 on Monday nights, starting at 7 p.m., followed by two hours of open dancing. On Wednesday nights, they offer a Salsa lesson for $5 starting at 7 p.m., again followed by two hours of open dancing. Ending a stressful week is easy to do at Chow Chocolat where you can enjoy dessert and Salsa dancing on a Friday night with friends from 8 p.m. to midnight.

 Everyone with an appetite for exceptional chocolate and a desire to showcase their Tango and Salsa abilities should make their way down to Buffalo’s one and only authentic chocolaterie, Chow Chocolat.

 Chow Chocolat is located at 731 Main Street, Buffalo.

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